Burnout Development Among General Practitioners
Author Information
Author(s): Inge Houkes, Yvonne Winants, Mascha Twellaar, Petra Verdonk
Primary Institution: Maastricht University
Hypothesis
The study aims to assess the prevalence and development of burnout among General Practitioners (GPs) and how it differs between men and women.
Conclusion
The causal order of burnout dimensions differs between men and women, with emotional exhaustion being a key trigger for women and depersonalization for men.
Supporting Evidence
- About 20% of GPs are clinically burned out but still working.
- Burnout decreased after the first wave but increased again after the second wave.
- Men reported higher levels of depersonalization than women.
- Emotional exhaustion triggers burnout in women, while depersonalization triggers it in men.
Takeaway
This study looked at how burnout affects male and female doctors differently over time, finding that women often feel more emotionally exhausted while men tend to become more detached from their work.
Methodology
A three-wave longitudinal study using self-report questionnaires, including the Maslach Burnout Inventory, conducted among a random sample of Dutch GPs.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to higher dropout rates among male participants and the overrepresentation of female GPs in the sample.
Limitations
The study's sample was disproportionately female compared to the general GP population, and the findings may not be generalizable to other populations.
Participant Demographics
The final panel group comprised 104 men and 108 women, with a mean age of 48.44 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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