Burnout and depression among anesthesiology trainees in the United States: An updated National Survey
Authors' conclusion
We report a still concerning but significantly lower rate of burnout and depression in anesthesiology trainees than previously reported a decade ago.
Study context
- Population
- Anesthesiology trainees in the US (nationally representative sample of 1000)
- Participants
- 384 responses
- Outcome
- Prevalence of burnout and depression
Methodological detailsnational survey
- National survey
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
High burnout risk
24%
91/384
Screened positive for depression
15%
58/384
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
| Outcome | OR (95% CI) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factors associated with burnout (multivariable analysis)Hours per week > 70 · increased odds of burnout | 3.1 (1.4–6.8) | P = 0.005 | |
| Factors associated with burnout (multivariable analysis)Overnight calls per month > 7 · increased odds of burnout | 2.5 (1.0–6.0) | P = 0.03 | |
| 0.10.31310Odds ratio (log scale) |
Factors associated with burnout (multivariable analysis)
| OR (95% CI) | P value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Married/domestic partnershipLower odds of burnout and/or depression | 0.52 (0.32–0.85) | P = 0.01 | |
| 0.20.5125Odds ratio (log scale) |
Often fall short in quality of care provided to patients · 4/40 vs 1/275
P < 0.001
Often not enough attention to patients · 9/40 vs 11/275
P < 0.001
Original publication
Burnout and depression among anesthesiology trainees in the United States: An updated National Survey. J Clin Anesth. Published 11 November 2022. doi:10.
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