P.138 Burnout in Canadian neurosurgery

Abstract

Background: Burnout is common among health care professionals and can lead to depression and poor patient outcomes. The prevalence of burnout among Canadian neurosurgeons and trainees is yet unknown. Methods: International survey of neurosurgeons and trainees Results: Of total 403 responses, 47 were Canadian respondents (80.9% were male and 14.9% were female). Rate of burnout among Canadian neurosurgeons and trainees was 42.6%; however, there was no significant difference between rate of burnout between Canadian respondents and non-Canadian respondents (35.3%), p=0.33. Rate of burnout among Canadian neurosurgeons and resident/fellow was 40 and 47.1%, respectively, p=0.64. Subgroup analysis showed no difference in rate of burnout between Canadian and non-Canadian practicing neurosurgeons (p=0.34) and Canadian and non-Canadian resident/fellow (p=0.76). Canadian neurosurgeons with work experience of 5-10 years are more likely to have burnout compared to neurosurgeons with more or less work experience (OR 17, 95%CI 1.43-826.22, p=0.005). There was a trend that female Canadian respondents had more burnout than male counterparts (OR 4.2, 95%CI 0.57-47.45, p=0.09). Conclusions: Burnout is not uncommon among Canadian neurosurgeons/trainees. Monitor and supports should be provide to those who are at risk to mitigate burnout and provide resilience.