Physicians ranked the following as factors related to stress and burnout, as presented by the Star Tribune.
- 48 percent of respondents said healthcare reform caused stress and/or burnout.
- 43 percent said paperwork and administrative demands were a factor.
- 25 percent said EHRs factored into their stress levels.
- 50 percent said lower job satisfaction.
- 42 percent said their desire to work fewer hours was a work-related impact on stress and burnout.
- 31 percent said their desire to retire early impacted stress and burnout.
Respondents said the following factors would help reduce stress and burnout.
- 37 percent said improved work/life balance.
- 27 percent said reduced legal concerns.
- 23 percent said more help with administrative burdens.
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