The current situation of burnout among radiology residents in China
Liang Wanwan
Wang Peicheng
Zhang Jingfeng
Zheng Jianjun
Zhu Jiming
Abstract：Objective This study aims to investigate the current status of burnout among radiology resident physicians and identify associated characteristics.Methods A nationwide survey was conducted among radiology residents to gather information on their demographics,burnout,and related factors.Results Out of the 3,666 radiology residents surveyed,the overall prevalence of burnout was 25.8%,with emotional exhaustion occurring in 16.8%and depersonalization in 23.2%.Male residents had a higher incidence of burnout(32.2%)compared to their female counterparts(21.1%,P<0.05).Additionally,residents in the western region exhibited the lowest incidence of burnout(21.5%,P<0.05).Factors associated with burnout among radiology residents included years of training(OR=1.27),hospital location(western region,OR=0.70),gender(OR=0.48),working hours(OR=1.44),time spent reviewing medical images(OR=1.94),satisfaction with radiation protection(OR=0.36),opportunities for independent operation(OR=0.43),supervising medical students or junior residents(OR=0.61),insomnia(OR=2.84),and physical exercise(OR=0.74).Conclusion This study reveals a significant level of burnout among radiology resident physicians.Identifying the characteristics associated with burnout among this group is crucial for implementing intervention measures at both the individual and institutional levels.
Keywords：radiology departmentresidentsburnout
Publication Date：2024-09-20
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：5( 650-654 )