Prevalence of burnout among German radiologists: a call to action

ConclusionThe pronounced prevalence of burnout among German radiologists demonstrates an urgent, unmet need for comprehensive interventions and systemic changes. Our findings act as a catalyst for initiating targeted, multifaceted strategies and dialogs, essential for fostering a resilient and effective healthcare ecosystem. Further large-scale systematic studies should follow to analyze the findings in broad.Clinical relevance statementConsistent with other countries, there is a high prevalence of burnout among radiologists in Germany. A call for further investigation is recommended to help mitigate adverse outcomes associated with physician burnout.Key Points• The prevalence of burnout has yet not been evaluated for German radiologists.• German radiologists have a high prevalence of burnout.• Steps must be implemented to engage this problem to prevent worsening.Graphical abstract
Source: European Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research