Burnout in oncologists and associated factors: A systematic literature review and meta‐analysis

Background Oncologists may be particularly at risk of burnout. This systematic literature review and meta‐analysis explores the prevalence of burnout and associated factors in oncologists. Methods The authors assessed 26 studies that utilised the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) tool to measure burno...

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Published in:European journal of cancer care Vol. 28; no. 3; pp. e13094 - n/a
Main Authors: Yates, Matthew, Samuel, Victoria
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: England John Wiley & Sons, Inc 01.05.2019
Subjects:
Age Factors
Burnout
Burnout, Professional - epidemiology
Burnout, Professional - psychology
Demographics
Evidence-based medicine
Exhaustion
Humans
Literature reviews
Marital Status - statistics & numerical data
Maslach Burnout Inventory
Mental Health - statistics & numerical data
Meta-analysis
Occupational Stress - epidemiology
Occupational Stress - psychology
Oncologists - psychology
Oncologists - statistics & numerical data
Oncology
Physicians
Prevalence
Psychological stress
Risk Factors
Single Person - statistics & numerical data
Well being
well-being
burnout
Maslach Burnout Inventory
oncology
ISSN:0961-5423, 1365-2354, 1365-2354
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Summary:Background Oncologists may be particularly at risk of burnout. This systematic literature review and meta‐analysis explores the prevalence of burnout and associated factors in oncologists. Methods The authors assessed 26 studies that utilised the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) tool to measure burnout. Pooled prevalence rates were calculated via meta‐analysis (MetaXL) using random effects models. Results Approximately 5,768 oncologists provided burnout data. A significant number experience burnout as highlighted by the pooled prevalence rates for MBI subscales of: emotional exhaustion at 32%; depersonalisation at 24%; and low personal accomplishment at 37%. Eighteen of the studies reported factors found to be significantly associated with high levels of burnout in oncology physicians. These were grouped into demographic differences, individual factors and work factors. Conclusion Burnout was found to affect a significant proportion of oncologists. Burnout was associated with being single, being younger in age, reduced psychological well‐being, difficulties outside of work, workplace demands and workplace stress. Burnout has considerable implications for oncology physicians and patient safety. Further insight into individual factors, and factors associated with lower burnout would be beneficial.
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ISSN:0961-5423
1365-2354
1365-2354
DOI:10.1111/ecc.13094