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Physician Burnout in Pediatric Gastroenterology. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2023; 76:25-32. [PMID: 36574001 DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000003635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Physicians are prone to burnout which can negatively affect the quality of patient care and lead to medical errors. Burnout can also affect physicians by impacting their personal relationships, their sense of career fulfillment, and job satisfaction. The North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) formed a taskforce to investigate burnout among pediatric gastroenterologists. METHODS A 35-item electronic survey was developed to collect demographic and practice information and characterize the well-being of pediatric gastroenterologists. Burnout was assessed employing 2 single-item measures adapted from the Maslach Burnout Inventory. The survey was distributed to NASPGHAN members 3 times from February 2020 to March 2020. Descriptive statistics, Chi-square, and Fisher exact tests were used. RESULTS One thousand seven hundred ninety-one e-mails were successfully sent and 408 participants (22.7%) returned surveys. A total of 28.8% reported high risk for emotional exhaustion, 17.5% reported high risk for depersonalization, and 33% reported overall burnout. Participants 44 years of age or younger reported significantly more burnout than those 45 years and older ( P = 0.018). Contributors to high burnout identified included increased patient load/demands, insufficient nursing support, electronic health record (EHR) use, insufficient administrative staff, excessive on-call coverage, and more complex patients. Forty-four percent reported not having enough time for their personal life including family. A total of 16.2% of participants reported that they would not choose to be a pediatric gastroenterologist again. CONCLUSIONS Pediatric gastroenterologists are at risk for emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and overall burnout. Strategies to prevent physician burnout should be implemented as soon as feasibly possible to improve individual mental health and patient care.
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Russo MW, Kwok R, Serper M, Ufere N, Hameed B, Chu J, Goacher E, Lingerfelt J, Terrault N, Reddy KR. Impact of the Corona Virus Disease 2019 Pandemic on Hepatology Practice and Provider Burnout. Hepatol Commun 2022; 6:1236-1247. [PMID: 34783189 PMCID: PMC8652849 DOI: 10.1002/hep4.1870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2021] [Revised: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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The corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a wide-ranging impact on the clinical practice of medicine and emotional well-being of providers. Our aim was to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on practice and burnout among hepatology providers. From February to March 2021, we conducted an electronic survey of American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) members who were hepatologists, gastroenterologists, and advanced practice providers (APPs). The survey included 26 questions on clinical practice and emotional well-being derived from validated instruments. A total of 230 eligible members completed the survey as follows: 107 (47%) were adult transplant hepatologists, 43 (19%) were adult general hepatologists, 14 (6%) were adult gastroenterologists, 11 (5%) were pediatric hepatologists, 45 (19%) were APPs, and 9 (4%) were other providers. We found that 69 (30%) experienced a reduction in compensation, 92 (40%) experienced a reduction in staff, and 9 (4%) closed their practice; 100 (43%) respondents reported experiencing burnout. In univariate analysis, burnout was more frequently reported in those ≤55 years old (odds ratio [OR], 2.2; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.2-4.2), women (OR, 2.2; 95% CI, 1.3-3.7), nontransplant hepatology (OR, 2.0; 95% CI, 1.1-3.3), APPs (OR, 2.7; 95% CI, 1.4-5.1), and those less than 10 years in practice (OR, 1.9; 95% CI, 1.1-3.3). In multivariable analysis, only age ≤55 years was associated with burnout (OR, 2.3; 95% CI, 1.1-4.8). The most common ways the respondents suggested the AASLD could help was through virtual platforms for networking, mentoring, and coping with the changes in practice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial impact on the clinical practice of hepatology as well as burnout and emotional well-being. Women, APPs, and early and mid-career clinicians more frequently reported burnout. Identified strategies to cope with burnout include virtual platforms to facilitate networking and mentoring.
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- Mark W Russo
- Division of HepatologyAtrium Health Wake Forest School of MedicineCharlotteNCUSA
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- Uniformed Services UniversityBethesdaMDUSA.,Madigan Army Medical CenterTacomaWAUSA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and HepatologyUniversity of Pennsylvania Perelman School of MedicinePhiladelphiaPAUSA
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- Division of GastroenterologyDepartment of MedicineMassachusetts General Hospital BostonMAUSA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and HepatologyUniversity of California San Francisco School of MedicineSan FranciscoCAUSA
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- Division of Pediatric HepatologyIcahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiNew YorkNYUSA
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- Division of GastroenterologyDuke University School of MedicineDurhamNCUSA
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- American Association for the Study of Liver DiseasesAlexandriaVAUSA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and LiverKeck Medicine at University of Southern CaliforniaLos AngelesCAUSA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and HepatologyUniversity of Pennsylvania Perelman School of MedicinePhiladelphiaPAUSA
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Pourmand K, Schiano TD, Motwani Y, Kriss M, Keefer L, Patel A. Burnout Among Transplant Hepatologists in the United States. Liver Transpl 2022; 28:867-875. [PMID: 34826182 DOI: 10.1002/lt.26375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Revised: 11/19/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Burnout among transplant hepatologists has not been well characterized. The goal of this study was to describe the prevalence and predictors of burnout among practicing transplant hepatologists in the United States. We designed a 69-item survey, including the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI)-Human Services Survey and questions on provider demographics, practice characteristics, and psychological factors. The survey was administered to practicing US transplant hepatologists between October and December 2019. We described burnout using MBI subscales (emotional exhaustion [EE], depersonalization [DP], and personal accomplishment [PA]) and determined significant predictors of burnout, which we defined as high EE, using univariate and multivariate analyses. A total of 185 transplant hepatologists completed the survey (response rate = 25% of 738 practicing transplant hepatologists in the United States). A total of 40% reported high EE, whereas 17% and 16% reported high DP and low PA, respectively. On multivariate analysis, respondents with more than 5 colleagues (odds ratio [OR], 0.44; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.23-0.84) reporting adequate time for outpatient visits (OR, 0.42; 95% CI, 0.22-0.80), reporting greater comfort with their clinical caseload (OR, 0.61; 95% CI, 0.39-0.96), and reporting higher confidence in their prior training (OR, 0.49; 95% CI, 0.28-0.87) had a lower likelihood of high EE. Working 6 or more hours from home outside of work per week (OR, 2.04; 95% CI, 1.07-3.89) predicted a higher likelihood of burnout. Compensation, age, gender, career phase, caregiver status, and transplant center volume did not predict burnout. Of the surveyed transplant hepatologists, 40% experienced burnout, predicted mostly by factors related to work-time distribution, peer support, and affect. These findings should prompt development of system-level initiatives.
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- Kamron Pourmand
- Division of Liver Diseases Recanati/Miller Transplantation Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York NY Department of Medicine Statistics Core David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California Los Angeles CA Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology University of Colorado School of Medicine Aurora CO Division of Gastroenterology Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York NY Division of Digestive Diseases David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California Los Angeles CA Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Los Angeles CA
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Subramaniam S, Al-Kandari A, Bhandari P. A brave new world: the gastrointestinal lab during and after a pandemic. Curr Opin Gastroenterol 2022; 38:55-60. [PMID: 34871194 DOI: 10.1097/mog.0000000000000799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The COVID-19 global pandemic resulted in a radical change in the provision and delivery of endoscopy services worldwide. As we emerge from this pandemic, various strategies were advocated to resume endoscopy whilst prioritizing the safety and wellbeing of patients and staff. RECENT FINDINGS This review summarizes the main changes including infection control and prevention measures in endoscopy and explores the overarching impact of the pandemic on the gastrointestinal lab. Various solutions are outlined to enable the well tolerated resumption of endoscopy services including retention of certain infection control measures, use of personal protective equipment, testing and vaccination. Strategies to deal with the mounting backlog of cases are also discussed. SUMMARY The COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on healthcare systems worldwide and affected the provision and delivery of gastrointestinal diagnostic services, such as endoscopy necessitating a new way of working and an emphasis on infection control and better use of technology that are likely to be here to stay in the post pandemic era.
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- Sharmila Subramaniam
- Department of Gastroenterology, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Al-Jahra Hospital, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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Correia C, Teixeira R, de Almeida NMP, Morais S, Figueiredo P. Burnout in gastrenterologists: a national-level analysis. Scand J Gastroenterol 2021; 56:1271-1278. [PMID: 34403305 DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2021.1961308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The term burn-out or burnout, means 'burn to exhaustion', this term was first used by Herbert Freundenberg. According to Freundenberg, burnout is a 'state of physical and mental exhaustion conditioned by the individual's professional activity'. That is manifested through a set of signs and symptoms associated with physical and emotional breakdown that result from total energy exhaustion and the lack of resources or forces to 'help' others. OBJECTIVES Assess the occurrence of burnout in Portuguese gastroenterologists and understand how certain sociodemographic and professional variables might be associated with burnout manifestations. MATERIAL AND METHODS Observational descriptive, prospective and multicenter study, with analyzed data related to a sample of 52 national gastroenterologists, during the time between 5 February 2019 and 13 April 2019. An estimate of the burnout levels was carried out by the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) questionnaire validated for the Portuguese population - CBI-PT. Possible interconnection between sociodemographic and socio-professional variables were analyzed. RESULTS More than half of the gastroenterologists surveyed did not experience burnout in all subscales of the CBI. On a personal level, there were 13 gastroenterologists with moderate burnout and 11 with high burnout. Regarding the work extent, 18 gastroenterologists with moderate burnout and 7 with high burnout were identified. When considering patient level, it was possible to determine 21 gastroenterologists with moderate burnout and 3 with high burnout. There were no cases of severe burnout. Physicians who developed burnout were significantly younger (p < .001), had less service time (p = .007) and less leisure time (p = .024). Doctors in internship had a higher prevalence of burnout, which might be significantly related to a higher level of professional stress (p = .016). The performance of certain examinations (varicose ligation and endoscopic capsule), working during the weekend and the involvement in medico-legal issues had revealed an association with a higher prevalence of burnout. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION A higher prevalence of burnout was identified in young gastroenterologists, doctors in the internship, those performing high amounts of techniques (upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and colonoscopy), as well as doctors working during the weekend or involvement in legal-medical issues. Therefore, it is possible to conclude that if these young doctors do not acquire tools that will allow them to deal with this problem, it is expected that this pathology will reach critical levels within gastroenterologists, and consequently have a negative impact on healthcare.
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- Catarina Correia
- Gastroenterology Department, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Gastroenterology Department, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.,Psychiatry Department, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Gastroenterology Department, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to unprecedented disruptions in fellowship training programs worldwide. In gastroenterology, the strain in healthcare service provision and the emphasis on preventing viral transmission has adversely impacted hands-on training opportunities, with trainees facing the constant pressure to meet training requirements under the continuous threat of viral transmission. Emerging evidence highlight the scale of the problem, specifically with regard to endoscopy competence due to cancellation of elective endoscopic procedures, provision of inpatient and outpatient consultative care as well as academic education and the mental well-being of trainees. As such, it has been necessary for trainees, trainers and training programs collectively to adapt to these challenges and incorporate novel and adaptive solutions to circumvent these training barriers. This review aims to summarise data on the global impact of COVID-19 on gastroenterology training and the practical interventions that could be implemented.
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Ahmad A. Managing Physician Fatigue. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am 2021; 31:641-653. [PMID: 34538405 DOI: 10.1016/j.giec.2021.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Physician fatigue, also known as burnout, is a highly prevalent but often underrecognized result of workplace stressors. The consequences of burnout can include poor work-life integration, isolation, depression, and suicide. As a result, an organization may experience high physician turnover, patient safety issues, malpractice suits, and financial losses. Physicians should be encouraged to play a role in their wellness by taking mental time away from work, pursuing hobbies, attending wellness programs, and ensuring quality time with family. Ultimately, it is an organization that must acknowledge physician burnout, identify risk factors, and invest in targeted interventions to prevent this immense threat to their stability.
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- Asyia Ahmad
- Division of Gastroenterology, Drexel University College of Medicine/Tower Health Medical Group, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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Ong J, Swift C, Ong S, Lim WY, Al-Naeeb Y, Shankar A. Burnout in gastroenterology registrars: a feasibility study conducted in the East of England using a 31-item questionnaire. BMJ Open Gastroenterol 2021; 7:bmjgast-2020-000401. [PMID: 32665282 PMCID: PMC7365426 DOI: 10.1136/bmjgast-2020-000401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2020] [Revised: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 06/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Objective The scale of burnout in UK gastroenterology trainees and the feasibility to determine its prevalence using the validated Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey (MBI-HSS) tool are unknown. The primary objective of this region-wide pilot study was to evaluate the response rate to a 31-item questionnaire. The secondary objectives were to estimate the prevalence of burnout in gastroenterology trainees within the East of England deanery (EoE) and identify common stressors that trainees experience. Design This was a cross-sectional study involving gastroenterology trainees from 16 hospitals across the EoE using a 31-item questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of the 22-item MBI-HSS and nine additional free-text questions. All gastroenterology trainees in the EoE were invited to complete the anonymised survey online. Data were analysed quantitatively and qualitatively. Results The response rate for the survey was acceptable: 44.0% (40/91). 57.5% (23/40) of gastroenterology trainees reported emotional exhaustion. 23.5% (8/34) had depersonalisation and 63.9% (23/36) experienced low professional accomplishment. Burnout prevalence was 35.3% (12/34). 48.4% (15/31) of gastroenterology trainees were aware of professional support services within EoE. Stressors related to service requirements (eg, workload, staffing levels) and professional relationships with colleagues and patients were commonly reported: 65.6% and 25.0%, respectively. Conclusions It is feasible to use a 31-item questionnaire in a national cohort of UK gastroenterology trainees for future burnout studies. Burnout in EoE gastroenterology trainees was high and this may reflect a national prevalence within the specialty. More extensive studies, greater awareness of burnout and improved access to professional support services are required.
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- John Ong
- Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK .,Department of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Bedford Hospital NHS Trust, Bedford, UK
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- Department of Surgical Intensive Care, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore.,Department of Surgical Intensive Care, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Surgical Intensive Care, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore.,Department of Anaesthesia, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Bedford Hospital NHS Trust, Bedford, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich, UK
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Adarkwah CC, Labenz J, Birkner B, Beilenhoff UI, Pfeifer U, Hirsch O. Work satisfaction and risk of burnout for endoscopy staff in Germany: Results of a nationwide survey. ZEITSCHRIFT FUR GASTROENTEROLOGIE 2021; 59:203-213. [PMID: 33498091 DOI: 10.1055/a-1348-2480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Healthcare workers are facing ever-increasing challenges. Moreover, in many areas, there is a shortage of skilled personnel, so endoscopy staff are also increasingly exposed to the risk of developing burnout symptoms. Little is known about job satisfaction and burnout prevalence among endoscopy staff. The present study investigates the risk of burnout as well as job satisfaction among skilled personnel in German endoscopy units and practices. METHODS An online survey was conducted among endoscopy staff, a significant proportion of whom are members of Deutsche Gesellschaft für Endoskopiefachberufe e. V. (DEGEA). In addition to general demographic variables, job satisfaction was determined by using the Short Questionnaire for the Assessment of General and Facet-Specific Job Satisfaction (KAFA), and the risk of burnout was determined by using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI-D). Both were associated with structural characteristics. RESULTS A representative sample took part in the survey (n = 674). The overall level of job satisfaction was high, with a rather elevated risk of burnout, although staff in executive positions performed better overall. Collegiality and mostly flat hierarchies are cited by the majority of those surveyed as positive aspects of their work. Nevertheless, 65 % describe their development opportunities as not performance-oriented, 20 % as virtually non-existent. Over 30 % of those surveyed consider their remuneration to be inadequate. CONCLUSION Representative data for the situation in German endoscopy units could be collected. Despite the fact that on average job satisfaction values are high, with a low risk of burnout, especially in comparison with other occupational groups, often mentioned critical aspects regarding the lack of development opportunities and non-performance-related payment should be taken seriously, and measures should be developed to avoid endangering endoscopy care in the long term.
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- Charles Christian Adarkwah
- Abteilung für Allgemeinmedizin, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Marburg, Deutschland.,CAPHRI School for Public Health and Primary Care, Department of Health Services Research, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Niederlande
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- Diakonie Klinikum Siegen, Medizinische Klinik, Siegen, Deutschland.,Bundesverband Gastroenterologie Deutschland (BVGD) e. V
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- Deutsche Gesellschaft für Endoskopiefachberufe (DEGEA) e. V
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- FOM Hochschule für Ökonomie und Management, Siegen, Deutschland
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Staying (Mentally) Healthy: The Impact of COVID-19 on Personal and Professional Lives. TECHNIQUES AND INNOVATIONS IN GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY 2021; 23:199-206. [PMID: 33521704 PMCID: PMC7832438 DOI: 10.1016/j.tige.2021.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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COVID-19 pandemic has played havoc at various levels throughout the world but has especially impacted the Health care professionals and put them at risk of mental ill health. The morbidity, mortality, and financial impact of COVID-19 have been huge and can easily dwarf the issues about mental wellbeing of individuals during these tough times. This can potentially have a long-lasting impact resulting in delayed recovery from this pandemic on all fronts of life. In our review, we aim to explore the issue of mental health with particular emphasis on health care workers and try and understand the size of problems, the symptoms and specific causes pertaining to COVID-19 related mental ill health. Finally, we have summarized some of the measures that can be taken by institutions and individuals to minimize the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on our mental wellbeing.
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Adarkwah CC, Labenz J, Birkner B, Beilenhoff UI, Hirsch O. Work satisfaction and burnout risk of gastroenterologists in Germany: results of a nationwide survey. ZEITSCHRIFT FUR GASTROENTEROLOGIE 2020; 58:960-970. [DOI: 10.1055/a-1176-2344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Background More and more gastroenterologists are not satisfied with their working conditions and run the risk of developing burnout symptoms. Little is known about the job satisfaction and burnout risk among physicians working in endoscopy units in Germany. This study examines the risk of burnout and job satisfaction among gastroenterologists in Germany.
Methods An electronic survey was distributed to gastroenterologists organized mainly in the Federal Organization of Gastroenterology in Germany (BVGD, Berufsverband Gastroenterologie Deutschland e. V.). In addition to general demographic variables, job satisfaction was determined using the Work Satisfaction Questionnaires (WSQ), and burnout risk was determined using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI).
Results A representative sample of gastroenterologists organized in the BVGD (Berufsverband Gastroenterologie Deutschland e. V.) took part in the study (n = 683, 22 %). Above all, we could demonstrate relevant differences with regard to burnout risk and job satisfaction depending on the place of work, clinic structure, position in the clinic, and age. Younger physicians had significantly higher depersonalization (p < 0.001) and exhaustion scores (p < 0.001) with almost medium and small effect sizes (δt = 0.45 and −0.31). The higher the position in the clinic, the higher the accomplishment scores (medium effect size 0.27). Older physicians were especially more satisfied in the areas of patient care (p < 0.001, medium effect size δt = −0.53). Employed doctors show a higher level of satisfaction in terms of “burden” compared to practice owners (p < 0.001, δt = −0.69). Compared to norms used in the EGPRN study which were adapted to physicians, almost one-third of our sample had high depersonalization scores, about 17 % had high exhaustion scores, and about half had low personal accomplishment scores showing a higher general burden among German gastroenterologists.
Conclusion Decreased work satisfaction and risk of burnout are important issues among German gastroenterologists. Specific actions should address this problem in order to avoid negative consequences, respectively.
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- Charles Christian Adarkwah
- Lehrstuhl für Versorgungsforschung, Fakultät für Lebenswissenschaften, Universität Siegen, Siegen, Deutschland
- Abteilung für Allgemeinmedizin, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Marburg, Deutschland
- Department of Health Services Research, CAPHRI Care and Public Health Research Institute, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Diakonie Klinikum Siegen, Medizinische Klinik, Siegen, Deutschland
- Bundesverband Gastroenterologie Deutschland (BVGD) e. V
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- FOM Hochschule für Ökonomie und Management, Siegen, Deutschland
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Socaciu AI, Ionut R, Barsan M, Ungur AP, Rajnoveanu AG. Burnout in Gastroenterology Unit Nurses. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17093115. [PMID: 32365748 PMCID: PMC7246650 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17093115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2020] [Revised: 04/24/2020] [Accepted: 04/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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(1) Background: Burnout syndrome is a significant problem in nursing professionals but may be dependent on the type of care that they provide. The objectives of our study are to identify and explore risk factors associated with burnout among gastroenterology nurses. Identifying the risk factors involved is an essential element for prevention programs. (2) Methods: We performed an analytical descriptive cross-sectional study. Burnout was measured using an adapted version of the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) questionnaire. Strength of association between burnout scores and risk factors was calculated using Fischer’s exact test; (3) Results: Our subjects were all female nurses. Work-related risk factors, such as an increased workload and a large number of night shifts have been associated with burnout in nurses, together with a lack of physical activity. We found no significant associations with sociodemographic factors; (4) Conclusions: Gastroenterology nurses are affected by high levels of emotional exhaustion. Work-related risk factors and a sedentary lifestyle result in a greater prevalence of burnout. In this category of healthcare workers, preventive actions are needed. The physical activity outside work could be a protective factor for burnout, and an exercise program could contribute to the effectiveness of well-established burnout intervention programs.
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Aguilar-Nájera O, Zamora-Nava LE, Grajales-Figueroa G, Valdovinos-Díaz MÁ, Téllez-Ávila FI. Prevalence of burnout syndrome in gastroenterologists and endoscopists: results of a national survey in Mexico. Postgrad Med 2020; 132:275-281. [PMID: 31922437 DOI: 10.1080/00325481.2019.1707486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Burnout syndrome (BOS) is characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and reduced personal accomplishment. It affects doctors, patients and their inter-relationship. There is a lack of data on BOS in Mexico. The main objective of the present study is to evaluate the prevalence of BOS in physician members of the Mexican gastroenterological association (MGA) and Mexican association for gastrointestinal endoscopy (MAGE). MATERIALS AND METHODS Cross sectional, prospective study through anonymous electronic survey via e-mail, sent to members of the MGA (n = 1192) and MAGE (n = 600). The survey included questions about basic sociodemographic information, Maslach Burnout Inventory, and factors potentially associated with BOS. Continuous variables were summarized as means and ANOVA or Kruskal-Wallis test were used to compare groups. Nominal variables were summarized as proportions and Fisher's exact test or Χ2 test were used, as appropriate. RESULTS A total of 1792 e-mail invitations were delivered and 411 answers were received with a response rate of 22.9%. The prevalence of BOS according to the Maslach Burnout Inventory was 26.3% (108/411). The prevalence of BOS according to the single-item self-defined burnout question (SISDBOQ) was 32.6% (134/411). The Kappa coefficient for emotional exhaustion between the SISDBOQ and Maslach inventory was 0.48 (p = 0.0001). Factors associated with BOS included performing endoscopic procedures (OR 2.9 (1.2-6.6); p = 0.008), lack of support from colleagues upon complications (OR 0.2 (0.1-0.4); p = 0.0001), receiving frequent reprimands from superiors (OR 2.4 (1.5-3.8); p = 0.0001), work unrelated to medicine (OR 2.4 (1.4-3.9); p = 0.0001), work violence/harassment (OR 3.0 (1.9-4.9); p = 0.0001) and living in a big city (OR 1.9 (1.2-3); p = 0.005). CONCLUSION BOS is a frequent entity in Mexican gastroenterologists and endoscopists. There are potentially modifiable factors associated with BOS.
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- Octavio Aguilar-Nájera
- Department of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán , Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán , Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán , Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán , Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán , Mexico City, Mexico
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Many GI training programs have needed to adjust to the serious disruption to the training and education of fellows worldwide due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A silent problem that has arisen within programs is the issue of burnout among their trainees. Burnout is common among gastroenterologists, especially in fellows (Keswani et al. in Gastroenterology 147(1):11-14, 2014. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.gastro.2014.05.023 , Am J Gastroenterol 106(10):1734-1740, 2011. https://doi.org/10.1038/ajg.2011.148 ), with negative consequences to patient care and the safety of the trainees if not effectively dealt with. In this article, the author describes several additional factors potentially contributing to the intensifying burnout of the fellows in their home institution during this pandemic. Moreover, he describes specific practical interventions that the hospital and program have taken in order to address these factors.
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Barnes EL, Ketwaroo GA, Shields HM. Scope of Burnout Among Young Gastroenterologists and Practical Solutions from Gastroenterology and Other Disciplines. Dig Dis Sci 2019; 64:302-306. [PMID: 30607687 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-018-5443-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Burnout is a critical issue among physicians, including gastroenterologists. Up to 50% of gastroenterologists have reported symptoms of burnout in national assessments, leading to increased recognition of the burden of burnout among subspecialty societies. Particularly alarming in these assessments of burnout is the suggestion of increased rates of burnout among trainees and early career gastroenterologists. In this article, we describe the scope of burnout among young gastroenterologists and the risk factors that contribute. In addition, we will offer practical solutions to reduce burnout based on insights developed from multidisciplinary approaches, including relevant burnout literature, organizational approaches within academic medical centers, and training programs, as well as interviews with successful private practice gastroenterologists, and leaders in the fields of business and education.
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- Edward L Barnes
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 130 Mason Farm Road, Bioinformatics Building, CB #7080, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599-7080, USA. .,Multidisciplinary Center for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.,Department of Medicine, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Endoscopy, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.,Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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Gleeson D, O’Shea C, Ellison H, Tham TC, Douds AC, Goddard AF. Stress and its causes in UK gastroenterologists: results of a national survey by the British Society of Gastroenterology. Frontline Gastroenterol 2019; 10:43-49. [PMID: 30651956 PMCID: PMC6319144 DOI: 10.1136/flgastro-2018-100984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2018] [Revised: 05/19/2018] [Accepted: 05/27/2018] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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AIM Evaluation of stress and its causes in UK gastroenterologists. DESIGN Questionnaire emailed to all 1932 medical members of the British Society of Gastroenterology. RESULTS Of 567 respondents (29%), 107 (20%) graded their stress level as 4 or 5 out of 5. Stress levels correlated inversely with self-reported happiness levels (r=-0.60; p<0.001) and with hours slept per night (r=-0.23; p<0.01) and correlated directly with % time off-duty thinking about work (r=0.46; p<0001) and with proportion of nights with broken sleep (r=0.30; p<0.01). Due to stress over the past year, 21% of respondents reported one of the following: consulting their general practitioner (7%), attending occupational health (5%), taking planned time off (7%), taking anxiolytics/antidepressants (6%) and considering suicide (5.5%). These respondents had higher stress and lower happiness levels than the remainder. Stress levels were higher in women and in those working full time but had no other demographic associations.The main causes of stress were excessive clinical work (ranked highest by 47% and most commonly patient-related administration), working conditions beyond control (ranked highest by 15% and most commonly inadequate information technology systems, workspace and secretarial staff) and conflict (ranked highest by 9%). Of eight potential factors, happiness with work showed the closest associations with overall happiness (positive) and overall stress (negative) levels. Talking to someone at work about stress was ranked difficult or impossible by 35%. The highest ranked suggested solutions were relief from some duties and mentoring. CONCLUSIONS Stress is common and has objective correlates in UK gastroenterologists. The main cause is excessive workload.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Ulster Hospital, Belfast, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn, Norfolk, UK
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Low ERCP Volume Is Associated with More Industry Representative Interactions but Similar Training of Nurses. Dig Dis Sci 2016; 61:713-21. [PMID: 26507740 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-015-3926-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2015] [Accepted: 10/07/2015] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Data on ERCP nurses and associate (ERCP-NA) training and comfort are lacking. Healthcare industry representative (HCIR) influence may be greater in low-volume units (LVUs) due to decreased procedure and device familiarity. AIM The aim of this study was to compare ERCP-NA training, safety, and HCIR relationships between LVU and high-volume unit (HVU) ERCP facilities. METHODS We conducted an electronic survey of all Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA) members assessing: (1) demographics and procedure volume, (2) ERCP training and radiation safety, and (3) HCIR interactions. Responses were stratified by ERCP volume. RESULTS Among 832 SGNA member respondents (median age 55), 615 (74%) worked as an ERCP-NA; 41% derived from LVUs. The majority of ERCP-NAs, irrespective of unit volume, had observed <50 ERCPs before starting. Except for lead glasses, the majority (>80%) adhered to basic radiation safety, irrespective of unit volume. LVUs were more likely than HVU ERCP-NAs to agree that HCIRs were requested for intra-procedure assistance (24 vs. 19%, p = 0.008), asked for input on the next choice of device (22 vs. 15%, p = 0.01), and assist in device usage (27 vs. 22%, p = 0.04). Irrespective of volume, 30% agreed that they were more likely to utilize a company's devices if that HCIR was present. CONCLUSIONS ERCP-NA training before independent participation in ERCP is suboptimal. HCIRs are frequently requested for assistance during ERCPs, especially in LVUs. HCIR impact on ERCP outcomes and device utilization and whether enhanced ERCP-NA training will impact the role of HCIR, require further study.
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