Table 3.
Significant Differences between Cohorts per Question Category. Chi-square analysis was performed to obtain significant associations. Each row represents the relationship between the Years of Practicing groups and the question category listed. Category A: Respondents considered leaving the medical field altogether due to burnout. Category B: Respondents report feeling able to properly manage their burnout. Category C: Respondents feel their burnout affects aspects of daily life. Category D: Respondents feel depressed due to their burnout. Category E: Respondents feel that their burnout negatively impacts their performance on residency examinations. Category F: Respondents feel they cannot address burnout due to fear of repercussions from administration Category G: Respondents feel satisfied with the quality of training at in their residency program.
| Burnout Management Method | N | % of Respondentsa | Felt Supported by Administration | N | % of Respondents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talking with Friends/Associates | 55 | 67.9% | Strongly Agree/Agree | 34 | 42.0% |
| Vacation/Time Off | 50 | 61.7% | Neutral | 20 | 24.7% |
| Exercise | 44 | 54.3% | Strongly Disagree/Disagree | 23 | 28.4% |
| Isolation from Others | 24 | 29.6% | Other | 4 | 4.9 |
| Spend Time with Family | 23 | 28.4% | |||
| Alcohol | 21 | 25.9% | |||
| Do Nothing | 16 | 19.8% | |||
| Not Applicable | 9 | 11.1% | |||
| Seeking Professional Help | 7 | 8.6% |
As respondents were able to choose more than one way they try to manage their burnout, these frequencies represent the total counts per burnout management category.