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ArticleOman medical journal2019

Burnout Syndrome Among Primary Care Physicians in Oman.

Tharaya Al-Hashemi, Salim Al-Huseini, Mohammed Al-Alawi, Naser Al-Balushi, Hamed Al-Senawi, Manal Al-Balushi, Sachin Jose, Samir Al-Adawi

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Article in Oman medical journal, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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8 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Tharaya Al-HashemiDepartment of General Adult Psychiatry, Al Massarah Hospital, Muscat, Oman.
Salim Al-HuseiniPsychiatry Residency Program, Oman Medical Specialty Board, Muscat, Oman.
Mohammed Al-AlawiPsychiatry Residency Program, Oman Medical Specialty Board, Muscat, Oman.
Naser Al-BalushiPsychiatry Residency Program, Oman Medical Specialty Board, Muscat, Oman.
Hamed Al-SenawiDepartment of Behavioral Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.
Manal Al-BalushiPsychiatry Residency Program, Oman Medical Specialty Board, Muscat, Oman.
Sachin JoseStudies and Research Section, Oman Medical Specialty Board, Muscat, Oman.
Samir Al-AdawiDepartment of Behavioral Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.
Oman Medical College · OMSultan Qaboos University · OMAl Nahdha Hospital · OM

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesMedical professionals are exposed to many job stressors everyday, which can lead to psychological disturbances as well as burnout syndrome. We sought to assess the level of burnout among primary care physicians (PCPs) in Oman and explore risk factors for its development.

methodsWe conducted a cross-sectional, analytical study among a random cluster sample of 190 PCP working in Muscat, Oman. Indices of burnout (emotional exhaustion (EE), depersonalization (DP) and personal accomplishment (PA)) were noted using the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey (MBI-HSS). We also used a questionnaire to obtain sociodemographic and job characteristics data. We used a binary logistic regression model and both unadjusted and adjusted odds ratios for statistical analysis.

resultsThe prevalence of burnout in all three dimensions was 6.3%. High levels of MBI-HSS subscales were reported on EE, DP and PA with 17.8%, 38.2%, and 21.5%, respectively. Logistic regression analysis revealed that working over 40 hours per week was the most important risk factor for burnout among PCPs.

conclusionsA total of 6.3% of PCPs working in urban areas in Oman suffered burnout. Long working hours was strongly associated with high occupational burnout. Solutions to eliminate or decrease the rate of burnout involve institutional changes, primarily respecting weekly working hours, and in more severe cases psychotherapy help is very important.

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Burnout, ProfessionalOmanPrimary Care Physicians

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