EP News: Quality Improvement and Outcomes: Physician Burnout

In this issue of HeartRhythm, we present recent publications relevant to quality of care and outcomes, particularly in relation to physician burnout. Although a myriad of terms may be employed to define “burnout” as it relates to work, the core underlying characteristics consist of the triad including emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment (Annu. Rev. Psychol. 2001. 52:397–422). More than 50% of physicians in the US report at least one symptom of burnout (Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

Source: Heart Rhythm - May 5, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jennifer M. Wright, Anne Marie Smith, John N. Catanzaro Source Type: research