Publications by authors named "Malebo Kgatle"
Pan Afr Med J
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Burnout is a syndrome characterized by emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, often arising from prolonged stress, negatively impacting job performance and productivity.
- A study conducted with medical interns at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital found that 95% of participants reported experiencing burnout, with significant contributors being lack of resources and poor relationships with staff.
- The interns primarily identified the internal medicine rotation as the most significant factor leading to their burnout, indicating a troubling level of distress in this specific population compared to similar studies.
