Journal article
Avoiding burnout in an orthopaedic trauma practice
Journal of orthopaedic trauma, Vol.26 Suppl 1(9), pp.S34-S36
09/2012
DOI: 10.1097/BOT.0b013e3182641fee
PMID: 22713651
Abstract
Burnout is characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and decreased sense of personal accomplishment, and burnout has been very tightly linked with career dissatisfaction and other associated negative personal and professional consequences. Recently published studies indicate that among surgeons and surgical specialists, burnout is common, and that at least in some groups of surgeons, it has significant negative consequences for their practice and career. It is concerning that studies have found younger surgeons were at greater risk for burnout. There is no data on rates of, or risk for, burnout specifically for orthopaedic trauma surgeons. However, there are several reasons to expect the risk may be significant, including demanding call schedules and difficult to control work schedules. There are some common-sense guidelines to minimize the chances of burnout in the early stages of an orthopaedic trauma career. One of the most important is to set up a work schedule that allows personal pursuits, including time with significant other and family away from work. Achieving and maintaining a balance between work and home will optimize the chances of achieving the tremendous satisfaction possible in an orthopaedic trauma career and minimize the chances of burnout.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Avoiding burnout in an orthopaedic trauma practice
- Creators
- J Lawrence Marsh - Department of Orthopaedics, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA. j-marsh@uiowa.edu
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of orthopaedic trauma, Vol.26 Suppl 1(9), pp.S34-S36
- Publisher
- United States
- DOI
- 10.1097/BOT.0b013e3182641fee
- PMID
- 22713651
- ISSN
- 0890-5339
- eISSN
- 1531-2291
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 09/2012
- Academic Unit
- Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
- Record Identifier
- 9984040483702771
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