Physician Burnout Accelerated by Lack of Control Over Workplace Environment

December 10, 2024

ISMIE offers education and resources to prevent or alleviate burnout

A new report showed that physicians who report having poor control over their workload had higher levels of burnout, along with an increased desire to leave their organization. The analysis of data from more than 2,300 physicians found that besides workload, having little control over aspects such as volume of patient load, clinical schedule and influence over staff hiring, also contributed to burnout.

And while that study noted that, in general, many physicians were satisfied with their work environment and felt they had control over their clinical schedules and patient load, burnout among healthcare professionals is a real concern.

A 2024 Medscape survey on physician burnout and depression found that nearly half of all physicians feel burned out, with the rate higher among women in the profession.

ISMIE’s Wellness Center provides an abundance of information to help you prevent burnout and offers steps on how to alleviate that stress when it happens. The Wellness Center includes educational courses, in addition to internal and external resources that contain many helpful tips and tools.

Holidays are often stressful times. It’s important for healthcare professionals to take care of their own wellbeing, especially during this time of year. Managing burnout and its effects can not only help improve the wellbeing of healthcare professionals and their staff, but also support good relationships with their patients.