Identifying institutional factors in general surgery resident wellness and burnout. Journal Article

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Authors: Foote, DC; Donkersloot, JN; Sandhu, G; Ziegler, K; Lau, J
Article Title: Identifying institutional factors in general surgery resident wellness and burnout.
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Effects of the institutional macrocosm on general surgery resident wellbeing have not been well studied. We sought to identify organizational factors that impact resident wellness and burnout. METHODS: Using a modified Delphi technique, an open-ended survey and two subsequent iterations were distributed to wellness stakeholders at two institutions to identify and stratify institutional factors in six burnout domains. RESULTS: Response rates for each survey round were 29/106 (27%), 30/46 (65%) and 21/30 (70%). Top factors identified in each domain were: CONCLUSION: A modified Delphi technique prioritized institutional wellness and burnout factors. Top factors identified were compensation, vacation time, and autonomy. These results can direct future scholarship of barriers/facilitators of resident wellbeing.
Journal Title: American Journal of Surgery
ISSN: 1879-1883; 0002-9610
Publisher: Elsevier Inc  
Date Published: 2021
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  1. James Lau
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