The Prevalence of Burnout and Depression and Their Association with Adherence to Safety and Practice Standards: A Survey of United States Anesthesiology Trainees

• Published in: Anesthesia and analgesia Vol. 117; no. 1; pp. 182 - 193
• Main Authors: de Oliveira, Gildasio S., Chang, Ray, Fitzgerald, Paul C., Almeida, Marcela D., Castro-Alves, Lucas Santana, Ahmad, Shireen, McCarthy, Robert J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States International Anesthesia Research Society 01.07.2013
• Subjects: Adult; Anesthesiology - standards; Burnout, Professional - epidemiology; Burnout, Professional - psychology; Clinical Competence - standards; Cross-Sectional Studies - methods; Depression - epidemiology; Depression - psychology; Female; Humans; Internship and Residency - standards; Male; Medical Errors - prevention & control; Medical Errors - psychology; Physicians - psychology; Physicians - standards; Prevalence; United States - epidemiology; United States

BACKGROUND:The prevalence of burnout and depression in anesthesiology residents has not been determined. It is also unknown whether anesthesiology resident burnout/depression may affect patient care and safety. The primary objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of burnout and depres...