A National Cross-sectional Study on the Prevalence of Burnout in Filipino Neurosurgery Residents

Introduction: Burnout is an occupational hazard affecting service-oriented professionals, including healthcare workers. Physicians experiencing burnout are at risk of suboptimal performance which negatively impacts patient care. Neurosurgery residents are particularly vulnerable to burnout, as the work demands are high and control over working conditions are low. This study

Methods: We surveyed 77 Filipino neurosurgery residents. The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI-HSS) was filled out by the respondents. The questionnaire included demographic data. Bivariate analysis among the variables were done using analysis of variance.

Results: Fifty-six residents (72.3%) responded to our survey. Thirty residents (53.6%) are experiencing burnout in at least one dimension. There was no significant difference in mean burnout scores across institution type, sex, year level and number of on-duty days per week. Residents younger than 30 years had lower PA scores compared to those aged 35 and above (p=0.041). Married residents had higher PA scores compared to single residents (p=0.019).

Conclusion : The overall prevalence of burnout in Filipino neurosurgery residents is 53.6% (95% CI 40.8 to 65.98%). Training programs should strengthen mentorship programs and conduct a regular assessment of burnout in residents to facilitate timely intervention and improve the working conditions for the next generation of Filipino neurosurgeons.