Effects of gender on work-life balance satisfaction among trauma surgeons: A survey study.
Am J Surg
; 227: 44-47, 2024 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Physician burnout rates are rising. Because dissatisfaction with work-life balance (WLB) is associated with burnout, improving this balance is a key solution. This cross-sectional survey study aims to evaluate factors associated with WLB in trauma surgeons, stratified by gender.METHODS:
This is a secondary analysis, studying gender, of a AAST survey evaluating predictors of WLB in trauma surgeons. Survey topics include demographics, clinical practice, family, lifestyle, and emotional support. Subgroups were analyzed independently; primary outcome was WLB satisfaction.RESULTS:
292 AAST members completed the survey. Responses were stratified by gender (29% females, 71% males). Independent predictors of WLB satisfaction are Females more awake hours at home, having a job well-suited for them, better about meeting deadlines. Males comfortable declining new tasks, fair compensation, healthy diet, workplace emotional support.CONCLUSION:
Factors associated with WLB satisfaction in trauma surgeons are different based on gender. This information may help trauma surgeons mitigate burnout.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Esgotamento Profissional
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Cirurgiões
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am J Surg
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article