The Magnitude of Anesthesiology Residents Burnout at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences: A Cross-Sectional Study
Maedeh Karimian, Ali Dabbagh, Parisa Sezari, Kamal Fani, Marzieh Shahrabi, Alireza Shakeri

TL;DR
This study found high burnout rates among anesthesiology residents, linked to depression, poor sleep, and low quality of life, suggesting a need for targeted interventions.
Contribution
The study provides new insights into burnout prevalence and its correlates among anesthesiology residents in a specific academic setting.
Findings
Burnout was highly prevalent, with 100% reporting reduced personal accomplishment.
Severe depression affected 17.65% of residents and strongly correlated with burnout dimensions.
Emotional exhaustion was significantly associated with increased daytime sleepiness and lower quality of life.
Abstract
Burnout is a psychological syndrome characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment, particularly prevalent among anesthesiology residents due to their demanding work environment. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of burnout and its associations with depression, sleep quality, and quality of life among anesthesiology residents at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2023 with 51 anesthesiology residents. Validated Persian versions of standardized tools, including the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), STOP-Bang test, and World Health Organization (WHO) Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF) Questionnaire, were used to measure burnout, depression, sleep quality, and quality of life. Descriptive statistics and correlation…
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Taxonomy
TopicsHealthcare professionals’ stress and burnout · Health and Well-being Studies · Medical Education and Admissions
