SHM Converge Scientific Abstract ePoster Gallery-Prevalence of Burnout and Psychological Problems Among Korean Hospitalist

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This cross-sectional survey examined burnout, psychological symptoms, and insomnia among Korean hospitalists. Korea’s hospitalist system has expanded rapidly since its pilot launch in 2016, making physician well-being an important concern.<br /><br />An online survey was sent to all 303 hospitalists in Korea between January 30 and February 18, 2022. Seventy-nine hospitalists responded, yielding a 24.1% response rate. Participants completed questionnaires assessing burnout using the Korean Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Service Survey, mental health using the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scales (DASS-21), and sleep problems using the Insomnia Severity Index.<br /><br />Results showed a substantial burden of burnout. High emotional exhaustion was reported by 10.1% of respondents, high depersonalization by 50.6%, and reduced personal accomplishment by 57.0%. Psychological symptoms were less common: 7.5% had mild to moderate depressive symptoms and 5.1% had mild to moderate anxiety symptoms, with no respondents screening positive for severe depression, anxiety, or stress. About 30.4% had subthreshold insomnia, and 8.9% had moderate to severe insomnia.<br /><br />Regression analyses identified several protective factors against burnout: a higher maximum number of inpatients, availability of a research mentor, and satisfaction with non-clinical work. These factors were associated with lower overall burnout and, in some cases, better personal accomplishment or lower depersonalization. Reported sources of dissatisfaction included patient severity, long working hours, low salary, conflict with caregivers, and excessive workload.<br /><br />Overall, the study found a concerning prevalence of burnout among Korean hospitalists, especially in depersonalization and reduced personal accomplishment. The authors suggest that organizational support, mentoring, collegial work environments, and meaningful non-clinical activities may help reduce burnout and improve physician well-being and care quality.

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Kyung Mee Park

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Author List Hee Youn Han, Jaewoong Kim, Kyung Mee Park, Se Yoon Park, Song Yi Song, Taeyoung Kyong

Category Research

Concept Burnout

Concept Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Service Survey

Concept Emotional Exhaustion

Concept Depression

Concept Anxiety

Distinguished Non-Finalist

Presenter Organization Department of Hospital Medicine, Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yongin, Korea

Presenting Author Kyung Mee Park

Track Outcomes Research

Keywords

burnout

hospitalists

Korea

psychological symptoms

insomnia

depersonalization

emotional exhaustion

Maslach Burnout Inventory

DASS-21

physician well-being

Burnout

Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Service Survey

Emotional Exhaustion

Depression

Anxiety