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Burnout, Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Among Family Physicians in Kansas Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Ofei-Dodoo, Samuel; Loo-Gross, Colleen; Kellerman, Rick.
  • Ofei-Dodoo S; From the Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita (SO-D, CL-G, RK). sofeidodoo@kumc.edu.
  • Loo-Gross C; From the Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita (SO-D, CL-G, RK).
  • Kellerman R; From the Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita (SO-D, CL-G, RK).
J Am Board Fam Med ; 34(3): 522-530, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1259318
ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION:

COVID-19 has spread rapidly, with vast global implications. This study assessed how family physicians in Kansas were responding to COVID-19 and the effects of the pandemic on their well-being.

METHODS:

The authors conducted a cross-sectional survey of 113 family physicians in Kansas between May 22, 2020 and June 25, 2020. The study participants completed an anonymous, 36-item survey assessing their concerns about being exposed to COVID-19 and levels of personal depression, anxiety, stress, and burnout in addition to demographic information.

RESULTS:

There was a 45.6% response rate, with 50.4% (n = 57) of the respondents reporting manifestations of burnout. The physicians who personally treated any presumptive or confirmed COVID-19 patient, compared with those who did not, were more likely to report at least 1 manifestation of burnout, experience emotional exhaustion, and feel a higher level of personal stress.

CONCLUSION:

Our findings demonstrate that the COVID-19 pandemic may be taking an emotional toll on family physicians in Kansas. This study provides a baseline from which to continue further monitoring of outcomes. Data can help drive initiatives at local, state, and national levels to help diminish the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physicians.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Anxiety / Physicians, Family / Burnout, Professional / Depression / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: J Am Board Fam Med Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Anxiety / Physicians, Family / Burnout, Professional / Depression / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: J Am Board Fam Med Year: 2021 Document Type: Article