Abstract
Physician burnout is a critical factor influencing the quality of care delivered in
various healthcare settings. Although the prevalence and consequences of burnout have
been well documented for physicians in various jurisdictions, no studies to date have
reported on burnout in the postacute and long-term care setting. In this exploratory
study, we sought to quantify the prevalence of burnout among 3 cohorts of physicians,
each practicing in nursing homes in the United States (US), Canada, or The Netherlands.
International comparisons were solicited to highlight cultural and health system factors
potentially impacting burnout levels. Using standard survey techniques, a total of
721 physicians were solicited to participate (Canada 393; US 110; The Netherlands
218). Physicians agreeing to participate were asked to complete the “Maslach Burnout
Inventory” using the Survey Monkey platform. A total of 118 surveys were completed
from The Netherlands, 59 from Canada, and 65 from the US for response rates of 54%,
15%, and 59%, respectively. While US physicians demonstrated more negative scores
in the emotional exhaustion subscale compared with their counterparts in Canada and
The Netherlands, there were no meaningful differences on the depersonalization and
personal accomplishments subscales. Factors explaining these differences are explored
as well as approaches to future research on physician burnout in postacute and long-term
care.
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