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Facial Plast Surg
DOI: 10.1055/a-2558-7975
Original Research

Factors Contributing to Burnout and Professional Fulfillment among AAFPRS Members

Margareta Morrissette 
1   Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York
,
Alexandra Michalowski
1   Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York
,
Anthony P. Sclafani
1   Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York
› Institutsangaben Funding This study was supported in part by the Weill Cornell Medicine Clinical and Translational Science Center (CTSC) grant (UL1 TR 002384).
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Abstract

Introduction

Physician wellness is important for physician engagement and reduction of medical errors 1-6, impacting patient care. A recent survey showed that academic otorhinolaryngologists reported low levels of professional fulfillment and high levels of burnout 7,8. This study explores wellness factors in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery (FPRS).

Objective & Hypotheses

To examine factors associated with fulfillment, burnout, and intent to leave within FPRS.

Study Design

Cross-sectional survey.

Methods

AAFPRS members completed an anonymous and standardized survey to assess professional fulfillment and burnout. Chi-square testing was used for data analysis.

Results

Among 75 respondents (5% response rate), 34% lacked professional fulfillment and 18% experienced burnout, lower than reported rates in academic otorhinolaryngology7. Lack of decision-making power in recruitment/purchasing decisions and uncompensated otolaryngology call were driving factors.

Conclusion

Decreased autonomy and extra-subspecialty responsibilities drive burnout, lack of fulfillment, and intent to leave and should be considered in employment arrangements.

Keywords

physician wellness - burnout - professional fulfillment - intent to leave

Ethical Approval

All elements of this study were approved by the Weill Cornell Medicine Institutional Review Board.




Publikationsverlauf

Accepted Manuscript online:
17. März 2025

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
26. März 2025

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