Personality in anaesthesiologists, a systematic review of the literature.

Background: As a central part of their job, anaesthesiologists often have to perform demanding tasks under high-stakes conditions. Yet, some anaesthesiologists seem better able to deal with the demands of the profession than others.

Objectives: This review aims to answer the following questions.

Occupational stress, burnout and personality in anesthesiologists.

Purpose Of Review: There is a growing awareness of the problem of occupational stress and burnout among anesthesiologists. Occupational stress was found to be related to burnout, a process that is supposed to be moderated by personality. This article will discuss the topic of stress and burnout in relationship to anesthesiologists' personality based on recent literature.