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ArticleAmerican journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation2025

Burnout in Canadian Physiatrists: A National Cross-sectional Survey.

Robert Simpson, Eva Cohen, Alex Kiss, Marina Wasilewski, Sander Hitzig, Rosalie Steinberg, Carolyn Steele Gray, Sarah Munce, Anthony Feinstein, Larry Robinson and 2 more

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12 authors.

Robert Simpson
Eva CohenSunnybrook Research Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Alex KissSunnybrook Research Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Marina WasilewskiSunnybrook Research Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Sander HitzigSunnybrook Research Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Rosalie SteinbergSunnybrook Research Institute, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Carolyn Steele GrayLunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Sinai Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON.
Sarah MunceBloorview Research Institute, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Anthony FeinsteinSunnybrook Research Institute, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Larry RobinsonSunnybrook Research Institute, Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Mark Bayley
McKyla McIntyreSunnybrook Research Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.

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Abstract

objectiveThe prevalence of burnout in Canadian physiatrists is unknown. This study describes the prevalence of burnout in Canadian physiatrists and explores predictors.

designThis national cross-sectional web-based survey used convenience sampling, targeting Canadian physiatrists (staff, fellows, residents). The Checklist for Reporting Results of Internet E-Surveys was used to ensure reporting quality. Statistical analyses included descriptives, correlations, and logistic regressions. Survey items included personal and professional characteristics, and validated measures for burnout, relational compassion, emotion regulation, and moral injury.

resultsOne hundred eighteen responses were collected from a possible 501 physiatrists across Canada. Majority were female (53%), White North American (55%), and working in an urban setting (93%). Forty-two percent ( n = 50) had burnout, 43% moral injury, and 40% difficulties regulating emotions. Burnout was more likely in females ( P = 0.0064; odds ratio 5.24, 95% confidence interval 1.60-17.3), and White respondents ( P = 0.0213; odds ratio 0.24, 95% confidence interval 0.07-0.81). Higher relational compassion conferred a lower risk of burnout ( P = 0.0006; odds ratio 0.80, 95% confidence interval 0.71-0.91); greater difficulty regulating emotions predicted higher risk of burnout ( P = 0.0406; odds ratio 1.06, 95% confidence interval 1.00-1.11), and moral injury ( P < 0.0001; 95% odds ratio 1.16, 95% confidence interval 1.09-1.24).

conclusionsBurnout affects 4 in 10 Canadian physiatrists. Physiatrists who are female, White, and report greater difficulties regulating emotions are at greater risk.

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Burnout, ProfessionalPhysiatristsAdultCanadaCross-Sectional StudiesEmpathyFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceSurveys and QuestionnairesBurnoutCompassionMoral InjuryPhysician Depression

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PMCPMC12520024

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