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ArticleEuropean journal of anaesthesiology and intensive care2026

Prevalence and determinants of burnout among anaesthetists in Switzerland: A pooled analysis of two multicentre cross-sectional studies.

Greta Gasciauskaite, Julia Braun, Mélanie Suppan, Christoph B Nöthiger, Georges L Savoldelli, Mia Gisselbaek

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Greta GasciauskaiteFrom The Institute of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland (GG, CBN), Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland (JB), the Department of Anaesthesiology, Pharmacology, Intensive care, and Emergency medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland (MS, GLS, MG), the Division of Anaesthesiology, Department of Acute Care Medicine, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland (MS, GLS, MG), the Unit of Development and Research in Medical Education (UDREM), Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland (GLS, MG), the Department of Pediatric Anesthesia, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, QC, Canada (MG).
Julia BraunFrom The Institute of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland (GG, CBN), Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland (JB), the Department of Anaesthesiology, Pharmacology, Intensive care, and Emergency medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland (MS, GLS, MG), the Division of Anaesthesiology, Department of Acute Care Medicine, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland (MS, GLS, MG), the Unit of Development and Research in Medical Education (UDREM), Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland (GLS, MG), the Department of Pediatric Anesthesia, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, QC, Canada (MG).
Mélanie SuppanFrom The Institute of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland (GG, CBN), Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland (JB), the Department of Anaesthesiology, Pharmacology, Intensive care, and Emergency medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland (MS, GLS, MG), the Division of Anaesthesiology, Department of Acute Care Medicine, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland (MS, GLS, MG), the Unit of Development and Research in Medical Education (UDREM), Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland (GLS, MG), the Department of Pediatric Anesthesia, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, QC, Canada (MG).
Christoph B NöthigerFrom The Institute of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland (GG, CBN), Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland (JB), the Department of Anaesthesiology, Pharmacology, Intensive care, and Emergency medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland (MS, GLS, MG), the Division of Anaesthesiology, Department of Acute Care Medicine, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland (MS, GLS, MG), the Unit of Development and Research in Medical Education (UDREM), Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland (GLS, MG), the Department of Pediatric Anesthesia, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, QC, Canada (MG).
Georges L SavoldelliFrom The Institute of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland (GG, CBN), Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland (JB), the Department of Anaesthesiology, Pharmacology, Intensive care, and Emergency medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland (MS, GLS, MG), the Division of Anaesthesiology, Department of Acute Care Medicine, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland (MS, GLS, MG), the Unit of Development and Research in Medical Education (UDREM), Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland (GLS, MG), the Department of Pediatric Anesthesia, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, QC, Canada (MG).
Mia GisselbaekFrom The Institute of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland (GG, CBN), Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland (JB), the Department of Anaesthesiology, Pharmacology, Intensive care, and Emergency medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland (MS, GLS, MG), the Division of Anaesthesiology, Department of Acute Care Medicine, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland (MS, GLS, MG), the Unit of Development and Research in Medical Education (UDREM), Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland (GLS, MG), the Department of Pediatric Anesthesia, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, QC, Canada (MG).

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Abstract

backgroundThe increasing prevalence of burnout among healthcare professionals has an impact on providers' well being, the quality of patient care and the long-term sustainability of healthcare systems.

objectivesThe primary objectives of this study were to assess the prevalence of burnout among anaesthetists in the German-, French- and Italian-speaking regions of Switzerland and to identify key risk factors that could serve as targets for prevention.

designCross-sectional survey study.

settingThirty-three anaesthesia departments across Switzerland.

participantsTrainees and board-certified anaesthetists.

methodsAn online questionnaire was sent to participants. Burnout was assessed with the Maslach Burnout Inventory, and the questionnaire also included items related to workplace and personal risk factors.

resultsAcross all analysed regions of Switzerland 245/454 (54 (95% confidence interval (CI), 49 to 59)% of respondents were at high risk of burnout, and 69/454 (15 (95% CI, 12 to 19)% met the criteria for burnout syndrome. The prevalence of high burnout risk and burnout syndrome was highest in the German-speaking region, with 190/302 (63 (95% CI, 57 to 68)% of anaesthetists at high risk and 60/302 (20 (95% CI, 16 to 25)% meeting the criteria for burnout syndrome. Logistic regression analysis showed moderate evidence of a sex difference, with male anaesthetists having nearly twice the odds of experiencing burnout syndrome compared with female anaesthetists. The odds of burnout syndrome were significantly lower in regions outside of the German-speaking part of Switzerland.

conclusionAnaesthetists in Switzerland experience a significant prevalence of burnout, which varies across linguistic-cultural regions, with the highest prevalence in the German-speaking cohort. Males are at greater risk of experiencing burnout.

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