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<p>Burnout is a work-related psychological syndrome characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment. Resident doctors, particularly those in surgical training programs, are exposed to long working hours, high workload, and intense academic pressure, which increase their vulnerability to burnout. To assess the prevalence of burnout among surgical residents across multiple specialties and identify demographic and other factors associated with burnout. 200 surgical residents completed a structured online questionnaire from five specialties General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, and Otolaryngology (ENT). The participants were given a structured online questionnaire. Burnout was measured using the Burnout Assessment Tool (BAT). Descriptive statistics and logistic regression analysis were performed to evaluate burnout distribution and associated factors. Among 200 surgical residents, 56.5% were male and 43.5% were female, with the majority being unmarried (82%). Based on the Burnout Assessment Tool (BAT), 43.0% of residents were classified as suffering from burnout, while 38.5% were at risk. Burnout was highly prevalent among first-year residents (50.6%), females (47.1%), those belonging to a different state (51.3%), and residents not allotted their preferred speciality (52.6%). Department-wise, the highest prevalence was observed in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (53.4%), followed by General Surgery (44.8%) and Orthopaedics (43.6%). On multivariable logistic regression, residents in General Surgery (aOR: 1.94; p=0.04) and Obstetrics and Gynaecology (aOR: 2.08; p=0.02) had significantly higher odds of burnout compared to Otolaryngology. Not being allotted the preferred branch was also independently associated with burnout (aOR: 2.63; p=0.007). Second and third year residents demonstrated lower odds of burnout compared to first-year residents, with a borderline reduction in third-year residents. Burnout is highly prevalent among surgical residents and is influenced by training-related factors, particularly early residency stage and specialty-specific workload. These findings highlight the need for institutional strategies focusing on workload optimization, structured mentorship, and resident well-being programs to improve surgical training and patient care outcomes.</p>

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Burnout Among Surgical Residents Across Multiple Specialties: A Questionnaire-Based Study Using the Burnout Assessment Tool

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    2026年6月18日

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  • Utkarsh Bhandari,
  • Sanjay Kumar Jain,
  • Utsav Gupta,
  • Samriddhi Jain,
  • Ravpreet Kaur,
  • Deepak K. Nayak

摘要

Burnout is a work-related psychological syndrome characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment. Resident doctors, particularly those in surgical training programs, are exposed to long working hours, high workload, and intense academic pressure, which increase their vulnerability to burnout. To assess the prevalence of burnout among surgical residents across multiple specialties and identify demographic and other factors associated with burnout. 200 surgical residents completed a structured online questionnaire from five specialties General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, and Otolaryngology (ENT). The participants were given a structured online questionnaire. Burnout was measured using the Burnout Assessment Tool (BAT). Descriptive statistics and logistic regression analysis were performed to evaluate burnout distribution and associated factors. Among 200 surgical residents, 56.5% were male and 43.5% were female, with the majority being unmarried (82%). Based on the Burnout Assessment Tool (BAT), 43.0% of residents were classified as suffering from burnout, while 38.5% were at risk. Burnout was highly prevalent among first-year residents (50.6%), females (47.1%), those belonging to a different state (51.3%), and residents not allotted their preferred speciality (52.6%). Department-wise, the highest prevalence was observed in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (53.4%), followed by General Surgery (44.8%) and Orthopaedics (43.6%). On multivariable logistic regression, residents in General Surgery (aOR: 1.94; p=0.04) and Obstetrics and Gynaecology (aOR: 2.08; p=0.02) had significantly higher odds of burnout compared to Otolaryngology. Not being allotted the preferred branch was also independently associated with burnout (aOR: 2.63; p=0.007). Second and third year residents demonstrated lower odds of burnout compared to first-year residents, with a borderline reduction in third-year residents. Burnout is highly prevalent among surgical residents and is influenced by training-related factors, particularly early residency stage and specialty-specific workload. These findings highlight the need for institutional strategies focusing on workload optimization, structured mentorship, and resident well-being programs to improve surgical training and patient care outcomes.