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ArticleRespiratory research2025

Initial self-reported data on sleep and burnout in pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine: an initiative from the Assembly on Sleep and Respiratory Neurobiology of the American Thoracic Society.

Sushmita Pamidi, Reena Mehra, Indira Gurubhagavatula, Mihaela Teodorescu

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Sushmita PamidiDepartment of Medicine, Respiratory Epidemiology and Clinical Research Unit, Research Institute, McGill University Health Centre, McGill University, 5252 Boul de Maisonneuve Ouest, Office 3D.65, Montreal, QC, H4A 3S5, Canada. sushmita.pamidi@mcgill.ca.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6848-8901
Reena MehraLerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA.
Indira Gurubhagavatula *Division of Sleep Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Mihaela Teodorescu *Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Wisconsin Sleep and Consciousness Center/Wisconsin Sleep, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4490-6926

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Abstract

rationaleHealth worker burnout has reached crisis proportions, threatening workforce sustainability. Limited data exist on the burden of burnout in pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine (PCCSM), a high-demand and strained specialty.

objectiveAt the Assembly of Sleep and Respiratory Neurobiology of the American Thoracic Society, we aimed to gather exploratory data on burnout in this group.

methodsDuring a dedicated series of five virtual town halls (THs), we polled the audience regarding self-reported burnout. Topics included the scope of the problem, role of sleep, impact on clinical and academic operations, contributors in vulnerable groups, and mitigation strategies.

resultsA high proportion experienced burnout (45%) and 58% considered premature retirement. Insufficient sleep (53%) was common, most often due to excessive workload (57%) curtailing sleep through early morning meetings and electronic medical record (EMR) documentation. 36% also reported having a sleep disorder. Sleepiness (69%) and fatigue (58%) impaired work performance and patient care, and 54% reported a fatigue-related, personal-safety incident. Contributors to burnout in vulnerable communities included bias/discrimination (81%), harassment (44%) and assault (12%). Respondents predominantly endorsed organizational mitigating strategies: promoting a culture of "recovery time" (96%) and healthy sleep (86%), and periodic evaluation and accountability of leadership (86%).

conclusionsIn this convenience sample of participants in a TH series regarding burnout in PCCSM, self-reported burnout was common. Sleep disturbance is a prevalent, under-recognized, but potentially modifiable contributor. The high reported rates of discrimination and harassment suggest that vulnerable groups may be at particular risk. To reduce burnout, system-level interventions aimed at transforming organizational culture and promoting leadership accountability were strongly endorsed.

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Burnout, ProfessionalCritical CareNeurobiologyPulmonary MedicineSelf ReportSleepSleep Medicine SpecialtySleep Wake DisordersSocieties, MedicalFemaleHumansMaleUnited StatesBurnoutExhaustionHealth SystemsMental HealthNursesPatient safetyPhysician HealthSleepSleep deprivationWorkforce

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PMID40087688
PMCPMC11909963

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