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SGO and the elephant that is still in the room: Wellness, burnout and gynecologic oncology.

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Davidson, BA; Turner, TB; Kim, KH; Cass, I; Calat, L; McGwin, G; Kushner, DM
Published in: Gynecol Oncol
November 2022

OBJECTIVE: To measure wellness and burnout among gynecologic oncology clinicians and identify trends and at-risk populations to inform future interventions. METHODS: Gynecologic oncologist (GO) and advanced practice provider (APP) responses to the 2020 Society of Gynecologic Oncology State of the Society survey were analyzed. The Maslach Burnout Inventory criteria for burnout was used. Work-life balance was scored on a 5-point Likert scale. Chi-square tests were used to compare mental health factors and the prevalence of burnout. Odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated for associations between burnout and gender. RESULTS: 543 survey responses were included for analysis. Most GO (54%) and all APP respondents were female. Female GOs were disproportionately affected by burnout particularly in the Northeast (female(F): 40.9% vs male(M): 19.1%, p = 0.007) and South (F: 42.5% vs M:22.9%, p = 0.01). Burnout in female GOs over 40 was 1.79 (CI: 1.13-2.83; p-value 0.01) times higher than similarly aged males. Females in non-private practice experienced burnout 1.66 times that of males in similar positions (CI: 1.18-2.94; p < 0.0001). Female GOs reported the worst work-life balance across all 5 domains. APPs and female GOs experienced more stress and feeling overwhelmed compared to men. GOs were more reluctant to see a mental health professional (p = 0.0003) or take medication (p = 0.009) than APPs. CONCLUSIONS: Burnout in gynecologic oncology persists in both genders and is felt most acutely by female GOs. APPs are not immune and would benefit from inclusion in future research to mitigate burnout in healthcare clinicians.

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Published In

Gynecol Oncol

DOI

EISSN

1095-6859

Publication Date

November 2022

Volume

167

Issue

2

Start / End Page

354 / 359

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Risk Factors
  • Oncology & Carcinogenesis
  • Oncologists
  • Male
  • Humans
  • Female
  • Elephants
  • Burnout, Professional
  • Animals
 

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Davidson, B. A., Turner, T. B., Kim, K. H., Cass, I., Calat, L., McGwin, G., & Kushner, D. M. (2022). SGO and the elephant that is still in the room: Wellness, burnout and gynecologic oncology. Gynecol Oncol, 167(2), 354–359. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ygyno.2022.08.018
Davidson, B. A., T. B. Turner, K. H. Kim, I. Cass, L. Calat, G. McGwin, and D. M. Kushner. “SGO and the elephant that is still in the room: Wellness, burnout and gynecologic oncology.Gynecol Oncol 167, no. 2 (November 2022): 354–59. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ygyno.2022.08.018.
Davidson BA, Turner TB, Kim KH, Cass I, Calat L, McGwin G, et al. SGO and the elephant that is still in the room: Wellness, burnout and gynecologic oncology. Gynecol Oncol. 2022 Nov;167(2):354–9.
Davidson, B. A., et al. “SGO and the elephant that is still in the room: Wellness, burnout and gynecologic oncology.Gynecol Oncol, vol. 167, no. 2, Nov. 2022, pp. 354–59. Pubmed, doi:10.1016/j.ygyno.2022.08.018.
Davidson BA, Turner TB, Kim KH, Cass I, Calat L, McGwin G, Kushner DM. SGO and the elephant that is still in the room: Wellness, burnout and gynecologic oncology. Gynecol Oncol. 2022 Nov;167(2):354–359.
Journal cover image

Published In

Gynecol Oncol

DOI

EISSN

1095-6859

Publication Date

November 2022

Volume

167

Issue

2

Start / End Page

354 / 359

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Risk Factors
  • Oncology & Carcinogenesis
  • Oncologists
  • Male
  • Humans
  • Female
  • Elephants
  • Burnout, Professional
  • Animals