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Naim R, Ziadé N, Haouichat C, Baron F, Al-Mayouf SM, Abdulateef N, Masri B, El Rakawi M, El Kibbi L, Al Mashaleh M, Abutiban F, Hmamouchi I. Burnout syndrome among rheumatologists and rheumatology fellows in Arab countries: an ArLAR multinational study. Clin Rheumatol 2024; 43:765-774. [PMID: 38012468 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-023-06827-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Burnout is frequent among physicians and seems to be underestimated among rheumatologists. OBJECTIVE To estimate the frequency of burnout in a sample of rheumatologists practising in the Arab countries and determine its associated factors. METHODS This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted by the Arab League of Associations for Rheumatology (ArLAR research group) using an anonymous electronic questionnaire set up on the Google Forms platform. All Arab rheumatologists and rheumatology fellows were invited to participate in the spring of 2022 via ArLAR social media accounts, societies' WhatsApp groups, and mass emails. Burnout was defined by at least one positive domain of the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) (Emotional exhaustion, Depersonalization, and Personal accomplishment). The final score was correlated to socio-demographic factors using a multivariable binary logistic regression. RESULTS The study included 445 rheumatologists and rheumatology fellows with an average age of 45.2 years (SD 11.5); 61.8% were men. The frequency of burnout among rheumatologists was 61.3% and was driven by low personal accomplishment scores (58.1%). Younger age (OR 1.92 (95%CI 1.20-3.08)), dissatisfaction with the specialty (OR 2.036 (95% CI 1.20-3.46)), and low income (OR 2.26 (95% CI 1.01-5.10)) were associated with burnout. CONCLUSION The frequency of burnout in a sample of rheumatologists in Arab countries is very high, driven by low personal accomplishment scores and associated with a low income, dissatisfaction with the specialty and younger age. Some associated factors might be modifiable, thus reducing the burden of burnout on rheumatologists and on the healthcare system. Key Points • The frequency of burnout in a sample of Arab rheumatologists was 61.3% according to the MBI. • The score was mainly driven by low personal accomplishment scores (58.1%). • Younger age, dissatisfaction with the specialty, and low income were associated with burnout. • Acting upon modifiable risk factors would help reducing the burden of burnout on rheumatologists and on the healthcare system.
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- Rita Naim
- Internal Medicine Department, Saint-Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon.
- Hotel-Dieu de France Hospital, Alfred Naccache Blvd. Achrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon.
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- Hotel-Dieu de France Hospital, Alfred Naccache Blvd. Achrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon
- Rheumatology Department, Saint-Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Rheumatology Department, Djillali Bounaama University Hospital, Douera, Algiers, Algeria
- Faculty of Medicine El Mahdi Si Ahmed, Blida, Algeria
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- Unit of Rheumatology, Internal Medicine Department, Al-Jahra Hospital, Ministry of Health, State of Kuwait, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, College of Medicine, Al Faisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology Division, Jordan Hospital & Medical Center, Amman, Jordan
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- Rheumatology Department, Djillali Bounaama University Hospital, Douera, Algiers, Algeria
- Faculty of Medicine El Mahdi Si Ahmed, Blida, Algeria
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Specialized Medical Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Rheumatology Division of Internal Medicine, King Hussein Medical Center, Royal Medical Services, Jordan Armed Forces, Amman, Jordan
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- Unit of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Jaber Alahmed Hospital, Ministry of Health, State of Kuwait, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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- Faculty of Medicine , Health Sciences Research Center (CReSS), International University of Rabat (UIR), Rabat, Morocco
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Benhaddouch Y, Khalfi S, Benmaamar S, Marzouki C, Fares NEH, Sbai M, Soussy K, Assenhaji B, Filali H, Aghlallou Y, Bout A, Aarab C, Aalouane R, Farhane F, Alami Z, Bouhafa T. Burnout among physicians and caregivers in oncology: the Moroccan experience. Ecancermedicalscience 2022; 16:1473. [PMID: 36819816 PMCID: PMC9934873 DOI: 10.3332/ecancer.2022.1473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Purpose Caregivers in radiation oncology are exposed to a high risk of burnout which sometimes causes serious consequences for their health, which can in turn affect patient care. In this study, we investigated the prevalence of burnout and its psychological impact on health professionals and determined the factors that predispose to the risk of burnout. Methods and materials A cross-sectional survey was conducted with descriptive and analytical purposes among the different teams within the oncology and radiotherapy departments in different hospitals (CHU and regional hospitals) in Morocco, through an online self-questionnaire composed of sociodemographic data, professional data, working conditions, an assessment of interfering factors, the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), the Generalised Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) scale and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) scale. Results One hundred and eighteen caregivers participated in this evaluation. 62.7% were physicians, 75.4% worked in university hospitals and 53.4% were in radiotherapy departments. Analysis of the three dimensions of the Maslach Burnout Inventory - Human Services Survey (MBI-HSS) score found high scores in the dimensions of emotional exhaustion (81.4%) and depersonalisation (79.7%), and low scores in decreased personal accomplishment (46.6%). The evaluation of the impacts of burnout in the latter found a mean of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) at 12.45 + 7.84 and the mean of the GAD-7 at 9.73 + 5.98. Conclusion Our results are in line with those found in the literature, hence the need for screening and active prevention of burnout among radiation oncology caregivers.
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- Department of Radiotherapy and Brachytherapy, CHU Hassan II of Fez, Fez, Morocco
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- Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Fez, Fez, Morocco
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- Department of Psychiatry-Addictology, CHU Hassan II of Fez, Fez, Morocco
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- Department of Psychiatry-Addictology, CHU Hassan II of Fez, Fez, Morocco
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- Department of Radiotherapy and Brachytherapy, CHU Hassan II of Fez, Fez, Morocco
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- Department of Radiotherapy and Brachytherapy, CHU Hassan II of Fez, Fez, Morocco
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- Department of Radiotherapy and Brachytherapy, CHU Hassan II of Fez, Fez, Morocco
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- Department of Psychiatry-Addictology, CHU Hassan II of Fez, Fez, Morocco
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- Department of Psychiatry-Addictology, CHU Hassan II of Fez, Fez, Morocco
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- Department of Psychiatry-Addictology, CHU Hassan II of Fez, Fez, Morocco
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- Department of Radiotherapy and Brachytherapy, CHU Hassan II of Fez, Fez, Morocco
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- Department of Radiotherapy and Brachytherapy, CHU Hassan II of Fez, Fez, Morocco
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- Department of Radiotherapy and Brachytherapy, CHU Hassan II of Fez, Fez, Morocco
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Abusanad A, Bensalem A, Shash E, Mula-Hussain L, Benbrahim Z, Khatib S, Abdelhafiz N, Ansari J, Jradi H, Alkattan K, Jazieh AR. Prevalence and Risk Factors of Burnout Among Female Oncologists From the Middle East and North Africa. Front Psychol 2022; 13:845024. [PMID: 35391953 PMCID: PMC8980775 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.845024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2021] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Burnout (BO) is a recognized challenge among the oncology workforce. It affects both genders with a higher frequency among women. This study examined the factors contributing to the development of burnout among female oncologists from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Methods An online cross-sectional survey was distributed to oncology professionals from different countries in the MENA region. The validated Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) of emotional exhaustion (EE), Depersonalization (DE), and Personal Achievement (PA) plus questions about demography/work-related factors and attitudes toward oncology were included. Data were analyzed to measure BO prevalence and related factors. Results Between 10 February and 15 March 2020, 545 responses were submitted by female oncologists. The responses pre-dated the COVID-19 pandemic emergence in the region. BO prevalence was 71% among female professionals. Women aged <44 years represented 85% of the cohort. Sixty-two percent were married, 52% with children and one-third practiced a hobby. Two-thirds worked in medical oncology, worked for <10 years and 35% worked in academia. The majority (73%) spent >25% on administrative work daily. Nearly half of the respondents (49%) expressed a recurring thought of quitting oncology and 70% had no burnout support or education. Inability to deliver optimal care was reported as distressing for career development in 82%. Factors significantly influencing the BO risk were identified. Marital status, having children, academia and years in practice did not impact the risk of BO among female oncologists from MENA. Conclusion Female oncologists from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) were found to have a high prevalence of BO. In this cohort, the majority of women oncology workers were young and in their early to mid-career stages. Burnout was linked to being younger, practicing in North African nations, having a heavy administrative load, and having persistent thoughts of quitting. Practicing a hobby and engaging in oncology communication, on the other hand, reduced the chance of BO. Burnout support and education, specifically for oncology women, is required.
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- Atlal Abusanad
- Faculty of Medicine, Medical Oncology, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Oncology Department, CHU Dr Benbadis, Constantine, Algeria
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- Medical Oncology, National Cancer Institute - Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer and Research Center, Muscat, Oman
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- Medical Oncology, CHU - University Hospital of Hassan II, Fez, Morocco
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- Oncology Department, Private Sector, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Oncology, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical Oncology, Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Public Health Faculty, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Head of Thoracic Surgery at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSH-RC), Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Alabi RO, Hietanen P, Elmusrati M, Youssef O, Almangush A, Mäkitie AA. Mitigating Burnout in an Oncological Unit: A Scoping Review. Front Public Health 2021; 9:677915. [PMID: 34660505 PMCID: PMC8517258 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.677915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Objectives: The purpose of this study was to provide a scoping review on how to address and mitigate burnout in the profession of clinical oncology. Also, it examines how artificial intelligence (AI) can mitigate burnout in oncology. Methods: We searched Ovid Medline, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, for articles that examine how to address burnout in oncology. Results: A total of 17 studies were found to examine how burnout in oncology can be mitigated. These interventions were either targeted at individuals (oncologists) or organizations where the oncologists work. The organizational interventions include educational (psychosocial and mindfulness-based course), art therapies and entertainment, team-based training, group meetings, motivational package and reward, effective leadership and policy change, and staff support. The individual interventions include equipping the oncologists with adequate training that include-communication skills, well-being and stress management, burnout education, financial independence, relaxation, self-efficacy, resilience, hobby adoption, and work-life balance for the oncologists. Similarly, AI is thought to be poised to offer the potential to mitigate burnout in oncology by enhancing the productivity and performance of the oncologists, reduce the workload and provide job satisfaction, and foster teamwork between the caregivers of patients with cancer. Discussion: Burnout is common among oncologists and can be elicited from different types of situations encountered in the process of caring for patients with cancer. Therefore, for these interventions to achieve the touted benefits, combinatorial strategies that combine other interventions may be viable for mitigating burnout in oncology. With the potential of AI to mitigate burnout, it is important for healthcare providers to facilitate its use in daily clinical practices. Conclusion: These combinatorial interventions can ensure job satisfaction, a supportive working environment, job retention for oncologists, and improved patient care. These interventions could be integrated systematically into routine cancer care for a positive impact on quality care, patient satisfaction, the overall success of the oncological ward, and the health organizations at large.
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- Rasheed Omobolaji Alabi
- Research Program in Systems Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.,Department of Industrial Digitalization, School of Technology and Innovations, University of Vaasa, Vaasa, Finland
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- Department of Industrial Digitalization, School of Technology and Innovations, University of Vaasa, Vaasa, Finland
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- Research Program in Systems Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.,Department of Pathology, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Research Program in Systems Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.,Department of Pathology, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.,University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine, Pathology, Turku, Finland
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- Research Program in Systems Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.,Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland.,Division of Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases, Department of Clinical Sciences, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institute and Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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