Burnout and work-work imbalance in radiology- wicked problems on a global scale. A baseline pre-COVID-19 survey of US neuroradiologists compared to international radiologists and adjacent staff.
Eur J Radiol
; 155: 110153, 2022 Oct.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1611709
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Worldwide, radiologists are experiencing increasing clinical workloads with associated increased burnout. This paper will review burnout definitions, prevalence, and causes. We will also share data from a survey of US neuroradiologists as an example of the impact of work-work imbalances from clinical overload. This article examines the impact on several key job indicators and upon the quality of the neuroradiology work environment in one nation. Finally, we will review proposals for ameliorating and preventing radiologist burnout.METHOD:
A survey was sent to members of the American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) practicing in the US. Selected measures included workhours and volume, burnout symptoms, subjectively reported errors, participation in non-clinical activities, perceived interpretation quality, results communication, and consideration of early retirement.RESULTS:
Survey respondents (n = 412) included 57.5% with teaching responsibilities. Cutbacks in teaching, mentoring, research and/or practice building were reported by 86.2% of respondents. Subjective errors were reported as occurring sometimes or more frequently in the majority of respondents (56.9%) and were increased with faster than optimal speeds of interpretation (P < 0.001) and signing (P < 0.001). At least one burnout measure was reported by 85.2% of respondents.CONCLUSIONS:
Increasing clinical demands in conjunction with a more challenging work environment impacts the ability of radiologists to perform core non-interpretive duties that are critical for success in both private and academic practice and is associated with burnout symptoms and adverse effects on quality. While this survey does not prove causation, the trends and findings are concerning and warrant both close monitoring and appropriate intervention.Keywords
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Radiology
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Burnout, Professional
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
North America
Language:
English
Journal:
Eur J Radiol
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
J.ejrad.2022.110153
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