Burnout and Associated Factors among Thai Anesthesiology Residents

Neranchala  Soonthornkes; Orattha  Sakornwattananon; Jitpanu  Jirapitakkul; Winitra  Nuallaong

doi:10.33192/smj.v75i10.264582

Authors

Neranchala Soonthornkes Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 10120, Thailand
Orattha Sakornwattananon Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 10120, Thailand
Jitpanu Jirapitakkul Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 10120, Thailand
Winitra Nuallaong Department of Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 10120, Thailand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33192/smj.v75i10.264582

Keywords:

Burnout, anesthesiology, resident, Thailand

Abstract

Objective: The study evaluates the prevalence of burnout and the associated risk factors among Thai anesthesiology residents.

Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted by an online questionnaire and sent 385 anesthesiology residents in Thailand. The questionnaire consisted of a consent form, personal information, potential risk factors of burnout, and the Thai version of the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory-Student Survey (CBI-SS).

Results: A total of 248 respondents completed the questionnaire. The overall prevalence of burnout among Thai anesthesiology residents was 35.5%. Sleeping for 5-6 hours (odds ratio 3.68, 95% CI 1.40 to 9.68, p = 0.008), sleeping less than 5 hours (odds ratio 6.89, 95% CI 1.90 to 24.92, p = 0.003), along with dissatisfaction and the idea of discontinuation of training, were associated with higher burnout (odds ratio 8.38, 95% CI 3.65 to 19.25, p < 0.001 and odds ratio 3.11, 95% CI 1.57 to 6.18, p = 0.001, respectively). Compared to first-year residents, second-year residents exhibited a lower risk of burnout (odds ratio 0.32, 95% CI 0.134 to 0.76, p = 0.009) while no significant difference among third-year residents (odds ratio 0.54, p = 0.17, 95% CI 0.25-1.17).

Conclusion: The prevalence of burnout among Thai anesthesiology residents was high. Sleeping less than 7 hours, experiencing dissatisfaction, and contemplating discontinuation of training were associated with a higher risk of burnout, while being a second-year resident lowered the risk.

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