Investigation on Burnout of Physicians

May 23, 2024 updated by: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University
This study proposes to analyze the burnout, emotional states, and sleep conditions of internal medicine doctors at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine through a questionnaire survey. The findings aim to provide reference for implementing measures to address burnout among medical staff, improve their physical and mental health, and enhance the quality of healthcare.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Detailed Description

Burnout, proposed by American psychologist Herbert Freudenberger in 1974, is defined as a syndrome resulting from chronic exposure to workplace stressors and the inability to successfully manage them. Subsequently, Maslach et al. considered burnout as the state of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment resulting from prolonged exposure to work-related stressors. In January 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) included "burn-out" in the 11th Revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) for the first time, officially recognizing it as a disease. Burnout is considered a syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. Compared to other professions, doctors are at a higher risk of experiencing burnout. Burnout among medical professionals is closely related to job quality, doctor-patient relationships, and overall health. In 2022, 47% of 13,000 physicians in the United States reported experiencing burnout. Investigating whether burnout affects physical and mental health, thereby impacting the quality of healthcare, is essential.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

500

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • China
    • Zhejiang
      • Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, 310000
        • Recruiting
        • SAHZhejiangU
        • Contact:

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study will involve doctors from the internal medicine department of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University who will fill out the survey questionnaire using internet-based methods after providing informed consent.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Currently employed or non-employed internists, including those in gastroenterology, cardiology, pulmonology, hematology, rheumatology, endocrinology, general medicine, infectious diseases, oncology, neurology, psychiatry, nutrition, and other related specialties.
  2. Ability to complete the questionnaire.
  3. No history of mental illness.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Individuals who are not part of the internal medicine system, such as those in surgery, medical technology departments, or administrative roles.
  2. Inability to effectively complete all sections of the questionnaire.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Investigation and analysis of occupational burnout and psychological status of physicians
Time Frame: 2024.10.1-2025.10.1
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2024.10.1-2025.10.1

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Caihua Wang, Doctor, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

April 19, 2024

Primary Completion (Estimated)

October 1, 2024

Study Completion (Estimated)

May 1, 2025

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 13, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 13, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

May 17, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 24, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 23, 2024

Last Verified

April 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2024-0139

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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