Article
Addressing Physician Burnout and Ensuring High-Quality Care of the Physician Workforce
Obstetrics and gynecology
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2021
Institution/Department
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Disciplines
MeSH Headings
Burnout, Professional; Gynecology; Humans; Obstetrics; Physicians (psychology); Risk Factors
Abstract
Burnout in health care is a public health crisis. Burnout is a triad of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and feelings of reduced personal accomplishment. More than half of practicing physicians and trainees experience burnout, and the rates are increasing. This review highlights the current prevalence of burnout among U.S. physicians, especially obstetrician-gynecologists. We review personal and systemic risk factors for burnout, consequences of burnout, and proven interventions, especially at the systems level, to treat and prevent burnout.
Citation Information
Bradford L, Glaser G. Addressing Physician Burnout and Ensuring High-Quality Care of the Physician Workforce. Obstet Gynecol. 2021;137(1):3-11. doi:10.1097/AOG.0000000000004197