Ir J Med Sci
December 2022
Background: Intern Medical Officers (IMOs) in Sri Lanka face significant challenges due to heavy patient load and scarcity of resources.
Aims: To assess IMOs' level of burnout, associated factors and the effects on self-reported patient care in comparison to post-intern Relief House Officers (RHOs).
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among IMOs and RHOs in two leading tertiary care hospitals in Sri Lanka.