Risk of burnout and depression: A survey of veterinary anaesthesia specialists in-training during COVID-19.

To investigate risk, risk factors and effects on adherence to adequate clinical standards, of burnout and depression in veterinary anaesthesia residents. Closed online cross-sectional survey study. A sample of 89 residents registered to the European and/or the American Colleges of Veterinary An (ae)sthesia and Analgesia out of a total of 185. A link to access an online questionnaire, which included the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey (MBI-HSS), the Harvard National Depression Screening Day Scale (HANDS) and 28 questions developed to assess adherence to adequate clinical standards, was sent by email to 185 residents. The three components of the MBI-HSS namely emotional exhaustion (EE), depersonalization and reduced personal accomplishment were analysed separately. Analysis of proportions and two-step regression statistical modelling were used for data analysis, and p values < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. The response rate was 48%. Based on HANDS and MBI-HSS scores, 49% of the residents were at high risk of both depression and burnout. These residents expressed greater concern of delivering inadequate animal care (p < 0.001), of decreased quality of supervision during COVID-19 (p = 0.038) and of negative impact of the pandemic on their training programme (p = 0.002) than residents at low-to-moderate risk. Working in a clinical environment for ≥ 60 hours/week was a risk factor for both depression (p = 0.016) and EE (p = 0.022), while female sex was a risk factor for EE only (p = 0.018). A large proportion of residents is at high risk of depression and burnout, a scenario likely worsened by the pandemic. The findings of this study suggest that reducing the clinical workload and increasing the level of support and supervision may help to improve residents' mental health.

Monticelli P ，Seymour C ，Adami C 《-》

A Survey Evaluating Burnout, Health Status, Depression, Reported Alcohol and Substance Use, and Social Support of Anesthesiologists.

Hyman SA ，Shotwell MS ，Michaels DR ，Han X ，Card EB ，Morse JL ，Weinger MB ... -  《-》

Potential correlates of burnout among general practitioners and residents in Hungary: the significant role of gender, age, dependant care and experience.

Adam S ，Mohos A ，Kalabay L ，Torzsa P ... -  《BMC Family Practice》

Assessment of burnout in veterinary medical students using the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Educational Survey: a survey during two semesters.

Chigerwe M ，Boudreaux KA ，Ilkiw JE 《BMC Medical Education》

Evaluation of burnout in physician members of the American Brachytherapy Society.

To evaluate the prevalence of burnout among brachytherapy specialists and to identify factors associated with burnout. An anonymous, online, cross-sectional survey was administered to non-trainee physician members of the American Brachytherapy Society. Burnout was evaluated using the validated Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey (MBI-HSS). Demographic and practice-specific questions were collected from respondents. Univariate and multivariable analysis of outcomes were performed using probabilistic index models. Overall, 51 of 400 physicians responded (13% response rate). Fifty-seven percent of respondents demonstrated at least one symptom of professional burnout. However, only 6% of respondents met strict criteria for high burnout. Analysis of the individual MBI-HSS subdomains demonstrated higher subscale scores for emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, but also higher scores for personal accomplishment. On multivariable analysis after adjusting for increased feelings of burnout due to the COVID-19 pandemic or total hours of work per week, younger age was associated with both increased subscale scores for emotional exhaustion (p = 0.026) and lower personal accomplishment (p = 0.010). Lastly, nearly half of all respondents (47%) reported increased feelings of burnout due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Respondents from academic facilities were significantly more likely to report increased burnout due to COVID-19 compared to those from non-academic facilities (odds ratio, 7.04; 95% CI 1.60-31.0; p = 0.010). Nearly 60% of brachytherapists demonstrated symptoms of professional burnout, which is higher than other radiation oncology groups (academic chairs, program directors, residents). Managing stressors related to workload, COVID and support for junior physicians are potential areas for improving feelings of burnout.

Nguyen AT ，Kim S ，Keyes M ，Petereit DG ，Mourtada F ，Rossi PJ ，Klopp AH ，Kamrava M ... -  《-》