Local and Regional Anesthesia (Oct 2020)
Burnout in Healthcare Workers: Prevalence, Impact and Preventative Strategies
Abstract
Stefan De Hert Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent University, Ghent, BelgiumCorrespondence: Stefan De HertDepartment of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent University, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, Ghent B-9000, BelgiumTel +32 9 332 32 81Email [email protected]: Approximately, one in three physicians is experiencing burnout at any given time. This may not only interfere with own wellbeing but also with the quality of delivered care. This narrative review discusses several aspects of the burnout syndrome: prevalence, symptoms, etiopathogenesis, diagnosis, impact, and strategies on how to deal with the problem.Keywords: burnout, healthcare worker, prevalence, impact, symptoms, prevention
