Table 2.
Results of focus groups’ anonymous burnout survey using the mini-Z
| Item: | Strongly agree | Agree | Neither agree nor disagree | Disagree | Strongly disagree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall I am satisfied with my current job | 23 (56%) | 9 (22%) | 5 (12%) | 3 (7%) | 1 (2.4%) |
| Great deal of stress because of job | 6 (15%) | 17 (41%) | 12 (29%) | 4 (10%) | 2 (4.9%) |
| Professional values aligned with department leaders | 5 (12%) | 15 (37%) | 16 (39%) | 4 (10%) | 1 (2.4%) |
| Burnout symptoms won’t go away | Definitely burning out | Under stress but not burnt out | Enjoy work/no burnout | ||
| Symptoms of burnout | 5 (12%) | 14 (34%) | 14 (34%) | 8 (20%) | – |
| Poor | Marginal | Satisfactory | Good | Optimal | |
| Control over workload | 4 (10%) | 13 (32%) | 15 (37%) | 8 (20%) | 1 (2.4%) |
| Sufficient time for documentation | 12 (29%) | 20 (49%) | 7 (17%) | 2 (4.9%) | 0 |
| Degree that team works efficiently together | 1 (2.4%) | 8 (20%) | 18 (44%) | 11 (27%) | 3 (7.3%) |
| Proficiency with EHR use | 1 (2.4%) | 3 (7.3%) | 18 (44%) | 17 (39%) | 2 (4.9%) |
| Excessive | Moderately high | Satisfactory | Modest | Minimal/none | |
| Amount of time spent on EHR at home | 9 (22%) | 14 (34%) | 6 (15%) | 6 (15%) | 6 (15%) |
| Calm | Busy, but reasonable | Hectic, chaotic | |||
| Work atmosphere description | 1 (2.4%) | 3 (7.3%) | 12 (29%) | 23 (56%) | 2 (4.9%) |