ArticleEuropean journal of ophthalmology2023
Stress and cataract surgery: A nationwide study evaluating surgeon burnout.
Article in European journal of ophthalmology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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- Burnout before and during COVID: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 48 698 trainees.Medical education · 2025Pooled it
- From incision to implantation: holter-based stress profiling in ophthalmology residents during cataract surgery.Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie · 2026Article
- Physiological Responses During Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery and Perceived Stress Among Ophthalmology Trainees: A Cross-Sectional Study.Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2026Article
- Burnout among ophthalmologists: a global review, gender impact, and the role of AI in mitigation.Eye (London, England) · 2024Article
- Beyond the microscope: embracing soft skills in ophthalmology for enhanced patient care and clinician well-being.Eye (London, England) · 2024Article
- The Effects of Distraction on Cataract Surgery Performance in Consultants and Trainees Using a Simulator.Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundWe aimed to evaluate the nationwide prevalence of stress induced burnout among cataract surgeons. We believe that knowledge of these factors can help formulate a solution to this underreported problem.
methodsA three-part nationwide cross-sectional survey was disseminated with via the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) in the United Kingdom(UK). All consultants, trainees and specialty doctors and associate specialists(SAS) were invited to participate. We evaluated burnout using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). Logistic regression modelling was completed to look at factors linked to high level burnout in certain domains.
resultsA total of 406 respondents completed our survey. Prevalence of cataract surgery-related high burnout was estimated at 3.45% (Section A and/or B) and 40% within Personal Accomplishment (PA)(Section C of the MBI). Multiple factors were associated with increased burnout within PA: Increasing age: 61+ OR: 2.99 (1.02-8.78,
conclusionThe prevalence of stress induced burnout by cataract surgery appears to be present in a minority of surgeons. There appears to be a significant reduction in the feeling of personal achievement within the profession. A large proportion of this cohort appears to be willing to give up surgical responsibilities.
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