Burnout and Psychological Distress Among Pediatric Critical Care Physicians in the United States*

Conclusions: Burnout is high among pediatric critical care physicians in the United States. About two thirds of the physicians with severe burnout met the screening criteria for psychological distress that suggests possible common mental disorders. Significant percentages of physicians experiencing burnout and considering to leave the profession has major implications for the critical care workforce.
Source: Critical Care Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Pediatric Critical Care Source Type: research