@article{3175556,
    title = "Professional burnout in European young oncologists: results of the
European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Young Oncologists Committee
Burnout Survey",
    author = "Banerjee, S. and Califano, R. and Corral, J. and de Azambuja, E. and De and Mattos-Arruda, L. and Guarneri, V. and Hutka, M. and Jordan, K. and and Martinelli, E. and Mountzios, G. and Ozturk, M. A. and Petrova, M. and and Postel-Vinay, S. and Preusser, M. and Qvortrup, C. and Volkov, M. N. M. and and Tabernero, J. and Olmos, D. and Strijbos, M. H.",
    journal = "Annals of Oncology",
    year = "2017",
    volume = "28",
    number = "7",
    pages = "1590-1596",
    publisher = "Oxford University Press",
    issn = "0923-7534, 1569-8041",
    doi = "10.1093/annonc/mdx196",
    keywords = "burnout; work-life balance; young oncologists; European",
    abstract = "Background: Burnout in health care professionals could have serious
negative consequences on quality of patient care, professional
satisfaction and personal life. Our aim was to investigate the burnout
prevalence, work and lifestyle factors potentially affecting burnout
amongst European oncologists <= 40 (YOs).
Methods: A survey was conducted using the validated Maslach Burnout
Inventory (MBI) and additional questions exploring work/lifestyle
factors. Statistical analyses were carried out to identify factors
associated with burnout.
Results: Total of 737 surveys (all ages) were collected from 41 European
countries. Countries were divided into six regions. Results from 595
(81%) YOs were included (81% medical oncologists; 52% trainees, 62%
women). Seventy-one percent of YOs showed evidence of burnout (burnout
subdomains: depersonalization 50%; emotional exhaustion 45; low
accomplishment 35%). Twenty-two percent requested support for burnout
during training and 74% reported no hospital access to support
services. Burnout rates were significantly different across Europe
(P<0.0001). Burnout was highest in central European (84%) and lowest in
Northern Europe (52%). Depersonalization scores were higher in men
compared with women (60% versus 45% P = 0.0001) and low accomplishment
was highest in the 26-30 age group (P<0.01). In multivariable linear
regression analyses, European region, work/life balance, access to
support services, living alone and inadequate vacation time remained
independent burnout factors (P<0.05).
Conclusions: This is the largest burnout survey in European Young
Oncologists. Burnout is common amongst YOs and rates vary across Europe.
Achieving a good work/life balance, access to support services and
adequate vacation time may reduce burnout levels. Raising awareness,
support and interventional research are needed."
}