Well-being and Burnout Amongst Interventional Radiologists in the United Kingdom

• DOI: 10.1007/s00270-023-03455-5
• Publication Date: 2023-06-28T17:02:01Z
• Authors: Ahmad Al Rekabi; Mitch Chen; Neeral Patel; Robert Morgan; Ian McCafferty; Philip Haslam; Mohamad Hamady
• Keywords: Stressor; Demographics; Affect; Economic shortage

To assess the prevalence of burnout amongst Interventional Radiologists (IRs) in United Kingdom and identify demographic practice-related stressors that may adversely affect well-being.A survey 36 questions was divided into two sections. Section A consisted 14 assessed demographics work characteristics; B burnout, utilizing 22-item Maslach inventory. Four additional open-ended were included to allow participants voice opinions on biggest contributors workplace plans could be implemented alleviate this. The questionnaire distributed British Society interventional (BSIR) members. study conducted between August September 2022.Moderate severe scores emotional exhaustion (EE) recorded 65% (moderate 26%; 39%) r. Moderate depersonalization (DP) 46% 23%; 23%). Low-moderate levels personal accomplishment (PA) 77% respondents (low 50%; moderate 27%). Weekly hours out-of-hour IR cover statistically significant predicting exhaustion. Age, sex (male), time available for teaching, weekly depersonalisation score. Age a predictive factor accomplishment. most recurring themes open response major shortage clinicians supporting staff as well increasing workload.This has demonstrated high UK. Urgent measures are required tackle workforce shortage, recognition workload control resources.