1. The workplace quality of life of university hospital digestive surgeons: Results of a 2019 nationwide survey
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G. Portier and M. Mathonnet
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Visceral surgery ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Population ,Computer-assisted web interviewing ,Burnout ,Nationwide survey ,Hospitals, University ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Quality of life ,Surveys and Questionnaires ,Humans ,Medicine ,Workplace ,education ,Burnout, Professional ,Surgeons ,education.field_of_study ,business.industry ,General Medicine ,University hospital ,030220 oncology & carcinogenesis ,Family medicine ,Hospital doctor ,Quality of Life ,030211 gastroenterology & hepatology ,business - Abstract
Summary Introduction Burnout syndrome (BOS) affects all professional categories, particularly in the medical sector. Perceived deterioration of working conditions in university hospital centres impacts not only hospital doctors, but also and more generally, university hospital (UH) staff. The goal of this survey was to analyse workplace quality of life among French UH digestive surgeons. Methods An online questionnaire was addressed to all members of sub-section 52-02 (digestive and visceral surgery) of the national university council (CNU). It contained isolated questions, as well as the specific Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) questionnaire, which assesses three fields: personal burnout (PBO), work-related burnout (WBO) and client-related burnout (CBO). Results While 132 (85%) out of the 156 surgeons responded, only 110 (70%) filled out the CBI questionnaire. Their perceptions of quality of life were poor or very poor (57%), and progressively poorer; this was mainly due to a lack of human, logistical and financial means, and also to conflictual relations with administration. The CBI questionnaire showed high scores for PBO (37%) and WBO (30%), with lower scores for CBO (8%). Depressive syndrome appeared among 26% of respondents. There were no significant differences according to region, gender or age. Conclusion This study objectifies a perceived deterioration of the working conditions of UH digestive surgeons, with elevated rates of BOS and a depressive risk superior to that of the overall population.
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- 2022