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The role of online consultation requests to personal social media accounts and instant messaging services of dermatologists in occupational burnout: An emerging problem.
Demirel Ögüt, Neslihan; Ögüt, Çagri; Esme, Pelin.
  • Demirel Ögüt N; Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Usak University Training and Research Hospital, Usak, Turkey.
  • Ögüt Ç; Department of Psychiatry, Usak University Training and Research Hospital, Usak, Turkey.
  • Esme P; Department of Dermatology and Venereology, University of Health Sciences, Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
J Cosmet Dermatol ; 21(6): 2542-2549, 2022 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1376416
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Burnout affects all physicians, including dermatologists. Long working hours, high workload, and work-related activities outside working hours are common risk factors for burnout that disrupt the work-life balance. This study aimed to evaluate dermatologists' approach to online consultation requests via social media (SM) and instant messaging services (IMS), the psychological effects of these consultations on dermatologists, and their relationship with burnout syndrome. MATERIALS AND

METHODS:

A cross-sectional, descriptive research was conducted as an online survey using Google Forms. The survey consisted of 55 items and was sent to dermatologists through a closed Facebook group of the Turkish Society of Dermatology. The burnout levels of dermatologists were evaluated using three subscales of the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) emotional exhaustion (EE), depersonalization (DP), and personal achievement (PA).

RESULTS:

Out of the total 270 participants, 268 (99.3%) participants reported using SM and IMS, whereas 263 (98.1%) received personal consultation requests on these applications. Among all IMS, WhatsApp (n=258, 98.1%) was the most common IMS for online consultation requests. Median (IQR) scores for EE, DP, and PA subscales were 18 (11), 6 (5), and 21 (6), respectively. A positive correlation was observed between the frequency of online consultation requests and MBI-EE subscale scores (r = 0.136; 95% CI, 0.013-0.254; p = 0.026). Fatigue (95.1%), anger (66.6%), and unhappiness (45.2%) were among the most common adverse effects of online consultations on dermatologists.

CONCLUSION:

Online consultation requests to dermatologists' personal IMS and SM accounts can lead to burnout. The current study findings raise the awareness of the risks of burnout among dermatologists. There is an implicit need for further research, mobile apps other than frequently used IMS and SM apps, and regulations to avoid problems related to the consequences of online dermatology consultations through IMS and SM.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Burnout, Professional / Social Media Type of study: Diagnostic study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Long Covid Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: J Cosmet Dermatol Journal subject: Dermatology Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Jocd.14417

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Burnout, Professional / Social Media Type of study: Diagnostic study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Long Covid Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: J Cosmet Dermatol Journal subject: Dermatology Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Jocd.14417