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Abstract Details

Burnout among practicing neurologists in Massachusetts
Practice, Policy, and Ethics
P4 - Poster Session 4 (5:30 PM-6:30 PM)
4-079
To identify drivers of burnout for neurologists practicing in Massachusetts.
Burnout, characterized by depersonalization, emotional exhaustion, and low sense of personal accomplishment, takes a significant toll on physicians, resulting in negative consequences on physician well-being and potential for medical error. Neurologists are among those most affected by burnout.
Survey-based, sample of practicing neurologists who attended the 2015 and 2016 Massachusetts Neurological Association Annual Meeting.
In 2015, 22 out of 79 active members (28% response rate) and in 2016, 16 out of 88 active members (18% response rate) participated. Of all surveyed neurologists, 50% reported experiencing burnout at least twice per week. Rates of burnout were mainly attributed to administrative duties, electronic medical record utilization, and loss of autonomy (Chi2 p<0.01). There was no association between burnout and type of neurologist (p=0.63), type of practice (p=0.91), hours worked per week (p=0.77), years in practice (p=0.48), call schedule (p=0.95), number of neurologists in the practice (p=0.90) or availability of support staff (p=0.80).
Burnout is prevalent among neurologists in Massachusetts, and it is predominantly due to administrative obstacles. Identifying both the etiologies of burnout and interventions can help lead the way in preventing and reducing burnout in current and future neurologists. Advocacy and state neurological societies have both contributed to raising awareness of burnout and sharing resources that promote physician well-being; further research should be conducted to assess these interventions.
Authors/Disclosures
Connie K. Wu, MD (Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco)
PRESENTER 		Dr. Wu has nothing to disclose.
Sylvia Josephy, MD (Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social) Dr. Josephy has nothing to disclose.
Anna D. Hohler, MD, FAAN (Steward SEMC) Dr. Hohler has nothing to disclose.
Anindita Deb, MD, FAAN (University of Massachusetts School of Medicine) Dr. Deb has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Altec.