Differences in Occupational Burnout Among Primary Care Professionals

• DOI: 10.3122/jabfm.2021.06.210139
• Publication Date: 2021-11-12T20:25:27Z
• Authors: Jessica Clifton; Levi Bonnell; Juvena Hitt; Abigail Crocker; Gail L. Rose; Constance van Eeghen; Rodger Kessler; Kari A. Stephens; Kathryn Teng; Janeen Leon; Brenda Mollis; Benjamin Littenberg
• Keywords: Occupational Burnout

<h3>Background:</h3> Occupational burnout is a major concern for personal well-being and patient care. We examined among primary care providers (PCPs), medical residents, behavioral health (BHPs), nurses, other clinical nonclinical team members. <h3>Methods:</h3> This was cross-sectional study, nested within larger randomized trial. Participants completed validated 9-item measure with 3 domains: depersonalization, emotional exhaustion, accomplishment. Multivariable multilevel linear regression random intercept each practice used to determine mean differences in across professional roles. <h3>Results:</h3> Overall rates varied by role: PCPs 70%, residents 89%, BHPs 59%, nurses 66%, clinicians 68%, professionals 70%. Compared professionals, experienced more domains, followed PCPs. PCPs, reported significantly worse depersonalization exhaustion scores. Nonclinical had accomplishment scores than all except residents. study revealed moderate-to-high levels of professionals. <h3>Discussion:</h3> Clinicians may be experiencing aspects intensely their colleagues, this most true Based on these variations, interventions mitigate need tailored role.