THE PREVALENCE OF STRESS LEVEL AND BURNOUT AMONG PRACTICING VASCULAR SURGEONS IN PAKISTAN

FA HABIB; FT BERLAS; KU REHMAN; G ALI; IT KEEN; A BASIT

doi:10.54112/bcsrj.v2024i1.994

Authors

FA HABIB Department Of Vascular Surgery, SMBBIT, Karachi, Pakistan
FT BERLAS Department Of Vascular Surgery, SMBBIT, Karachi, Pakistan
KU REHMAN Department Of Vascular Surgery, SMBBIT, Karachi, Pakistan
G ALI Department Of Vascular Surgery, SIUT, Karachi, Pakistan
IT KEEN Department Of Vascular Surgery, SMBBIT, Karachi, Pakistan
A BASIT Department Of Vascular Surgery, SMBBIT, Karachi, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54112/bcsrj.v2024i1.994

Keywords:

Vascular Surgery, Burnout, Stress Levels, Pakistan, Job Satisfaction, Work Environment

Abstract

Vascular surgeons in Pakistan confront challenging work conditions that can lead to a high incidence of burnout, a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged and intense stress. With the specialty still emerging in Pakistan. Objective: This study sought to quantify the prevalence of stress levels and burnout among these surgeons. Methods: Conducted by the Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Institute of Trauma, Karachi, this cross-sectional electronic survey included all practicing vascular surgeons. Non-probability convenience sampling was employed, and data were collected over two weeks using Google Forms. The Maslach Burnout Inventory—Human Services Survey for Medical Personnel was incorporated to measure burnout. Results: The survey found a significant presence of high-level burnout symptoms among vascular surgeons, particularly in emotional exhaustion and personal achievement domains, with lesser but still notable levels among orthopedic and general surgeons. A substantial number reported low job satisfaction and experienced family conflicts. Conclusion: The study highlights the critical levels of burnout among vascular surgeons in Pakistan, emphasizing the need for interventions to mitigate stress and improve job satisfaction.

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