IJCM_160A: Occupational Burnout among Medical residents in tertiary health care centre in Mangalore: A cross sectional study

Background: Burnout in medical profession can reduce the work output and affect the clinical decision making. Objectives: To estimate the proportion of medical residents experiencing burnout. Methodology: In this cross-sectional study, 172 medical residents working in the hospitals affiliated with Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore were assessed for presence of burnout. Permission was obtained from the Institutional Ethics Committee before the commencement of the study. Copenhagen Burnout Inventory scale was used to determine the presence of burnout syndrome among the participants. Results: The mean age of the participants was 27.6 years and a high proportion (n=93, 53.8%) of the participants were males. Forty-eight percent (n=83) of the participants in our study had burnout. A high proportion (n=35, 42.2%) of the participants with burnout were from first year of residency. Burnout was observed in the majority of unmarried males. Burnout was also seen to be highest in younger residents, and those who lacked adequate sleep. Conclusion: The proportion of occupational burnout among medical residents in our study was found to be very high. Early identification of the presence of burnout in the healthcare profession and initiating steps to reduce it can help them to provide uncompromised quality care to the patients.