Stress and Burnout Among Gynecologic Oncologists: A Society Of Gynecologic Oncology Evidence-Based Review and Recommendations. Issue 12 (December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cass, Ilana; Duska, Linda R.; Blank, Stephanie V.; Cheng, Georgina; duPont, Nefertiti C.; Frederick, Peter J.; Hill, Emily K.; Matthews, Carolyn M.; Pua, Tarah L.; Rath, Kellie S.; Ruskin, Rachel; Thaker, Premal H.; Berchuck, Andrew; Gostout, Bobbie S.; Kushner, David M.; Fowler, Jeff M.
• Is Part Of: Obstetrical & gynecological survey. Volume 71:Issue 12(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-12
• Subjects: Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Generative organs, Female -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 618
• DOI: 10.1097/OGX.0000000000000382
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0029-7828

Abstract

Abstract : (Abstracted from Gynecol Oncol 2016;143:421–427) Burnout in physicians is a significant problem in all fields of medicine. A 2008 survey of members of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and a 2014 survey of members of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) reported that physician burnout occurs in 32% to 40% of gynecologic oncologists and surgeons This article describes the risk factors responsible for burnout in gynecologic oncologists and other physicians and the consequences of burnout and explores potential solutions.