ArticleBJGP open2023
Burnout, psychological wellbeing, and musculoskeletal complaints in UK GPs: an observational study.
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- Toward better prevention of physician burnout: insights from individual participant data using the MD-specific Occupational Stressor Index and organizational interventions.Frontiers in public health · 2025Pooled it
- Psychologists in primary care: A scoping review exploring the views and experiences of patients and professionals on psychology provision in primary care.Applied psychology. Health and well-being · 2026Article
- Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy Awareness in Primary Care: UK National Cross-Sectional Survey of General Practitioners.JMIR formative research · 2024Article
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- Feasibility and acceptability of general practitioners using sit-stand desks: a feasibility trial.BMJ open · 2024Article
- Physical activity, musculoskeletal disorders, burnout, and work engagement: a cross-sectional study on Italian white-collar employees.Frontiers in public health · 2024Observational
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Abstract
backgroundHealthcare systems are under unprecedented pressure. GPs are crucial to the health of the population, yet their own health and wellbeing is often overlooked.
aimTo investigate feelings of burnout, psychological wellbeing, and musculoskeletal complaints in GPs across the UK and to examine whether these health outcomes vary according to the time GPs spent sitting, their participation in physical activity each day, and the time spent working per day or week. DESIGN &
settingObservational study involving GPs located across the UK.
methodAn online survey was emailed to working members of the Royal College of General Practitioners and shared on social media between October and December 2020. The survey included questions on burnout, psychological wellbeing, musculoskeletal complaints, sitting time, physical activity, and time spent working. Mean differences were examined for burnout, psychological wellbeing, and musculoskeletal complaints.
resultsData from 406 GPs showed a high level of burnout (35.5%) and musculoskeletal complaints (neck, shoulder and back: 81.8%; arms: 28.3%; and legs: 49.8%). Psychological wellbeing was low in 22.9% of GPs. Burnout was lower in GPs who met current physical activity guidelines, while psychological wellbeing was higher in those with >2 breaks in sitting per hour. Musculoskeletal complaints were higher in those spending >50% of sitting time in prolonged bouts (≥30 minutes).
conclusionA high proportion of GPs reported experiencing burnout and musculoskeletal complaints, but these health concerns were less evident in GPs who spent less time in prolonged sitting, took more breaks in sitting, and who were more physically active.
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