Burnout reduction in acute care surgeons: Impact of faculty schedule change at a level 1 trauma and tertiary care center

CONCLUSION This study demonstrates that implementing a weekly, 12-hour call schedule can improve factors leading to burnout. Improvements were noted in surgeon and family groups alike, signifying both subjective improvements and observed change in the surgeons' behavior, without compromising clinical productivity. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic/Care Management; Level III.
Source: Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery - Category: Surgery Tags: 2021 AAST QUICK SHOT Source Type: research