Pediatric Orthopaedists Are Not Immune: Characterizing Self-reported Burnout Rates Among POSNA Members.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-2020

Identifier

DOI: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000001440

Abstract

BACKGROUND: There are no published data characterizing burnout rates for pediatric orthopaedic surgeons. The primary purpose of this study was to identify the rates of self-reported personal and team burnout among members of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA). A secondary aim was to determine whether specific demographic variables were more likely to be associated with self-reported burnout.

METHODS: During its 2018 annual meeting, the POSNA Wellness Taskforce launched a web-based survey in which members were asked to respond to 2 previously validated questions related to personal and team burnout. The survey was distributed by a closed POSNA membership e-mail list and responses were analyzed anonymously. Descriptive statistics were calculated. Pearson χ testing was used to analyze differences in burnout rates as a function of age and sex.

RESULTS: A total of 615 POSNA members completed the survey, a 47% response rate. Overall, 38% reported personal burnout and 46% reported team burnout. Women were more likely to report both personal (P

CONCLUSIONS: As a group, pediatric orthopaedists report moderately high rates of both personal and team member burnout. Individual-specific factors such as age and sex may play an important role in determining one's risk for experiencing burnout. Recognizing that burnout affects a significant minority of POSNA members is a crucial first step.

LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level III.

Journal Title

Journal of pediatric orthopedics

Volume

40

Issue

6

First Page

527

Last Page

527

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