Table 4.
Summary of Bivariate Analysis: Statistically Significant Predictors of Burnout.
| Factor | Number Experiencing Burnout (%) | Number Not Experiencing Burnout (%) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location of training program | |||
| Northeast | 16 (42.1) | 45 (20.8) | 0.044* |
| Northwest/Midwest | 7 (18.4) | 59 (27.3) | |
| Southeast | 10 (26.3) | 65 (30.1) | |
| Southwest | 5 (13.2) | 47 (21.8) | |
| Alteration of vacation or elective schedules due to COVID-19 | |||
| Did not alter schedule | 5 (7.1) | 65 (30.1) | 0.031* |
| Altered schedule at least once | 33 (17.9) | 151 (69.9) | |
| Exposure of fellow students to COVID-19 | |||
| No/Do not know | 20 (11.9) | 148 (68.5) | 0.056 |
| Yes | 18 (20.9) | 68 (31.5) | |
| Effect of COVID-19 on clinical performance | |||
| Improved performance | 3 (12.0) | 22 (10.2) | 0.004* |
| No change | 8 (7.3) | 102 (47.2) | |
| Worsened performance | 27 (22.7) | 92 (42.6) | |
| Uncertainty about future earnings | |||
| Uncertain | 24 (20.2) | 189 (87.5) | 0.050 |
| Neutral | 5 (7.1) | 16 (7.4) | |
| Not uncertain | 9 (13.8) | 11 (5.1) | |
| Choice to pursue career in medicine again after COVID-19 | |||
| No/Do not know | 14 (36.8) | 192 (88.9) | < 0.001* |
| Yes | 24 (11.1) | 24 (11.1) | |
| Second thoughts about pursuing neurosurgery due to COVID-19 | |||
| Did not have second thoughts | 12 (7.4) | 150 (69.4) | < 0.001* |
| Had second thoughts | 26 (28.3) | 66 (30.6) |
*
Statistical significance (p < 0.05).