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JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN BOARD OF FAMILY MEDICINE
卷 34, 期 3, 页码 522-530出版社
AMER BOARD FAMILY MEDICINE
DOI: 10.3122/jabfm.2021.03.200523
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COVID-19; Cross-Sectional Studies; Family Medicine; Family Physicians; Kansas; Mental Health; Occupational Burnout; Pandemics; Surveys and Questionnaires
The study found that 45.6% of family physicians in Kansas reported manifestations of burnout. Physicians who treated any presumptive or confirmed COVID-19 patients were more likely to experience burnout, emotional exhaustion, and higher levels of personal stress compared to those who did not.
Introduction: COVID-19 has spread rapidly, with vast global implications. This study assessed how family physicians in Kansas were responding to COVID-19 and the effects of the pandemic on their well-being. Methods: The authors conducted a cross-sectional survey of 113 family physicians in Kansas between May 22, 2020 and June 25, 2020. The study participants completed an anonymous, 36-item survey assessing their concerns about being exposed to COVID-19 and levels of personal depression, anxiety, stress, and burnout in addition to demographic information. Results: There was a 45.6% response rate, with 50.4% (n = 57) of the respondents reporting manifestations of burnout. The physicians who personally treated any presumptive or confirmed COVID-19 patient, compared with those who did not, were more likely to report at least 1 manifestation of burnout, experience emotional exhaustion, and feel a higher level of personal stress. Conclusion: Our findings demonstrate that the COVID-19 pandemic may be taking an emotional toll on family physicians in Kansas. This study provides a baseline from which to continue further monitoring of outcomes. Data can help drive initiatives at local, state, and national levels to help diminish the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physicians.
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