The poll asked healthcare leaders whether they feel burned out at their job. The plurality of respondents (45 percent) said “yes,” while 28 percent of respondents said “somewhat.” Only 27 percent of respondents said “no.”
The three components of burnout, according to Christina Maslach, PhD, professor of psychology emerita at UC Berkeley, and Susan Jackson, PhD, distinguished professor of human resource management at New Brunswick, N.J.-based Rutgers University, are:
- Emotional exhaustion: Feeling exhausted and emotionally extended at work
- Depersonalization: Feeling withdrawn when delivering care, doing work or teaching others
- Personal accomplishment: Feeling as if your work skills, accomplishments and abilities aren’t good enough
More articles on hospital-physician relationships:
57% of providers know a physician who has tried or committed suicide
Viewpoint: Medical schools need to care about physician burnout — should patients?
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin fires physician over report of racist comment
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.
