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EPA-0792 – Burnout Syndrome and Depression in Czech Medical Doctors – National Study

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 April 2020

R. Ptacek ,
J. Raboch ,
V. Kebza ,
H. Kuzelova ,
I. Solcova ,
L. Celedova  and
R. Cevela
R. Ptacek
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, First Faculty of Medicine Charles University, Prague 2, Czech Republic
J. Raboch
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, First Faculty of Medicine Charles University, Prague 2, Czech Republic
V. Kebza
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, Prague 1, Czech Republic
H. Kuzelova
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, First Faculty of Medicine Charles University, Prague 1, Czech Republic
I. Solcova
Affiliation:
Institute of Psychology, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Prague 1, Czech Republic
L. Celedova
Affiliation:
Department of Assessment Medicine, Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, Prague 2, Czech Republic
R. Cevela
Affiliation:
Department of Assessment Medicine, Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, Prague 2, Czech Republic

Abstract

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Introduction:

Medical professionals are exposed to numerous high intensity stressors. This may lead to increased occurrence of signs of burnout syndrome and depression. This phenomenon is further connected to higher probability of serious medical errors, lower attention to patients and other medically serious issues.

Methods:

We have conducted a national study to assess the level occurrence of burnout syndrome and depression using standardized questionnaires. We have collected data from n=7428 medical doctors cross all specialties and types of medical institutions.

Results:

The results of the study confirmed high occurrence of burnout syndrome and depression symptoms among Czech medical doctors. The study also brought information about specific risk factors as the type of specialty, age, marital status or educational level which influence the levels of burnout and depression syndromes at statistically significant levels (p<0,001).

Conclusion:

The study supports the hypothesis that medical doctors are highly endangered by development of burnout and depression symptoms and thus should get appropriate care.

The study was supported by the Czech Medical Chamber.

Type
EPW07 - Epidemiology and Social Psychiatry 1
Information
European Psychiatry , Volume 29 , Issue S1: Abstracts of the 22nd European Congress of Psychiatry , 2014 , pp. 1
Copyright
Copyright © European Psychiatric Association 2014
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