Dermatologists and burnout: Myth or reality?

Background: Although dermatologists are known to have a good level of job satisfaction, they no longer rank among the happiest healthcare professionals. Our study aimed to estimate the prevalence of burnout among dermatologists and define its risk factors and methods of prevention. Materials and Methods: This was a multicenter, cross-sectional study conducted in Morocco over five months from February to June 2022. Results: A total of 313 responded to the survey, among which 70.95% suffered from burnout. The risk factors associated with burnout were the female sex (p < 0.001), being married (p = 0.025), having children (p = 0.001), full-time work (p = 0.05), lack of time for research (p < 0.001), excessive documentation (p < 0.001), confrontation with aggressive patients (p < 0.001) as well as insufficient remuneration at work (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Burnout among dermatologists is pervasive and costly for professional life. Institutions need to provide stress management interventions, and dermatologists must balance patient care with other interests such as research and teaching. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]