Burnout of residents: Overview from various medical institutions – A suggested model for improvement

• Main Authors: Jad A Degheili, Aline A Yacoubian, Rana Abu Dargham, Yaser Z El-Hout
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2020-01-01
• Series: Urology Annals
• Subjects: burnout; medical residents; patient care; wellness
• Online Access: http://www.urologyannals.com/article.asp?issn=0974-7796;year=2020;volume=12;issue=1;spage=9;epage=14;aulast=Degheili

Background: Burnout is a common issue among residents across the globe. Although several attempts were made to propose better working hours for residents, burnout is still prevalent as depicted by several studies. Objectives: The aim of the paper is to review several worldwide studies related to burnout in residents and propose potential suggestions. Methods: The following paper summarizes studies pertinent to burnout in residents from different countries categorized into three main regions: North and South America, Europe, and Middle East. The studies were collected from February 2018 to March 2019. Results: Numerous studies across the world have revealed high rates of burnout in residents during the last decades. Conclusions: Various awareness and wellness programs, as well as professional counseling sessions, are proposed to help residents overcome burnout.