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- Physician burnout is on the rise, with work-life balance (WLB) dissatisfaction being a significant contributing factor; this study explores WLB among trauma surgeons with a focus on gender differences.
- A survey with 292 trauma surgeons revealed that WLB satisfaction predictors differ by gender: for females, factors include being well-suited for their jobs and managing deadlines, while males benefit from support and fair compensation.
- Understanding these gender-specific factors can help trauma surgeons improve work-life balance and potentially reduce burnout rates.
Article Abstract
Background: Physician burnout rates are rising. Because dissatisfaction with work-life balance (WLB) is associated with burnout, improving this balance is a key solution. This cross-sectional survey study aims to evaluate factors associated with WLB in trauma surgeons, stratified by gender.
Methods: This is a secondary analysis, studying gender, of a AAST survey evaluating predictors of WLB in trauma surgeons. Survey topics include demographics, clinical practice, family, lifestyle, and emotional support. Subgroups were analyzed independently; primary outcome was WLB satisfaction.
Results: 292 AAST members completed the survey. Responses were stratified by gender (29% females, 71% males). Independent predictors of WLB satisfaction are: Females: more awake hours at home, having a job well-suited for them, better about meeting deadlines. Males: comfortable declining new tasks, fair compensation, healthy diet, workplace emotional support.
Conclusion: Factors associated with WLB satisfaction in trauma surgeons are different based on gender. This information may help trauma surgeons mitigate burnout.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.09.008 | DOI Listing |
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