The Sociotechnical Factors Associated With Burnout in Residents in Surgical Specialties: A Qualitative Systematic Review.

Objective: The consequences of burnout remain prevalent within general surgery training programs, yet there is no comprehensive description of the factors associated with burnout. Using sociotechnical systems theory, this review aims to qualitatively evaluate the factors associated with burnout in surgical residents.

Design: A systematic review of the literature was performed according to The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines.