ArticleNeurosurgery practice2025
Work-Life Imbalance: A Challenge and an Opportunity for Neurosurgery.
Article in Neurosurgery practice, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 2 papers.
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2 citing papers in PubMed.
- Erratum: Work-Life Imbalance: A Challenge and an Opportunity for Neurosurgery: Corrigendum.Neurosurgery practice · 2026Article
- Addressing global disparities in neurosurgical workforce and access to care.Chinese neurosurgical journal · 2025Article
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- Erratum issued
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Abstract
BACKGROUND AND
objectivesWork-life balance (WLB) is the individual's view that personal and professional activities in their life align with current life priorities. WLB is important for health and is thought to prevent burnout in the workplace. Although high rates of burnout exist in neurosurgery (NS), studies of WLB and the factors that influence WLB in NS are not known.
methodsAn electronic international survey using a physician wellness framework was conducted globally. χ
resultsOf 446 respondents (65% staff, 35% trainees; median age range 35-44 years age category; 28% women), only 42% indicated the presence WLB. The presence of WLB was significantly lower in trainees compared with staff (χ
conclusionNearly two-thirds of those in NS report poor WLB with trainees and younger individuals at particular risk. Lack of sufficient numbers of neurosurgeons for the workload and the lack of support staff require urgent attention globally. There is an urgent need for healthcare organizations globally to take leadership in implementing practices to improve WLB. Evidence shows these changes will likely improve personal and organizational well-being, retention, and improve medical student interest in NS.
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