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CC BY 4.0 · The Arab Journal of Interventional Radiology 2025; 09(01): 048-054
DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1795085
Original Article

Prevalence of Burnout and Job Satisfaction Among Interventional Radiologists in Saudi Arabia

Almamoon I. Justaniah 
1   Department of Interventional Radiology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
,
Renad M. Aljohani
2   Department of Medical Imaging, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
,
Lama A. Alzelfawi
3   College of Medicine, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Abstract

Purpose To evaluate the prevalence of burnout and job satisfaction among interventional radiologists (IRs) in Saudi Arabia.

Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted in June 2023 among IRs in Saudi Arabia. An online survey was sent to the IR members of the Saudi Interventional Radiology Society via WhatsApp using Google Forms. The survey consisted of a Likert scale satisfaction questionnaire, Maslach Burnout Inventory questionnaire, demographics, and general questions. Statistical analysis was performed; p <0.05 was considered significant when correlating between variables.

Results A total of 80/178 responses were received (44.9%), the majority were men (93.8%). The age group with the highest representation was 30 to 40 years (60%). Those between the ages of 30 and 40 had a higher (mean (standard deviation [SD])) depersonalization (DP) score (9 (3.6)) than those 51 and older (6.8 (4.5)). In addition, those who were practicing IR for 0 to 4 years (9.4 (3.5)) reported more DP than other participants (p = 0.007). Individuals who slept less than 5 hours per day had lower mean personal accomplishment. Most participants (76.3%) expressed satisfaction with their career choice, and 35% were satisfied with hospital staff appreciation, with neutral satisfaction levels for job salary and work/life balance.

Conclusion The study shows that about half of the IRs in Saudi Arabia have high levels of burnout. Most of them were satisfied with IR as a career choice, while less than a third were dissatisfied with both salary and work/life balance.

Keywords

interventional radiologists - interventional radiology - burnout - job satisfaction - Saudi Arabia

Data Availability Statement

The data are available upon reasonable request from the corresponding author.


Ethical Approval Statement

The study received approval from the Institutional Review Board (IRB) at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia with number IRB: 202374. Participants were invited with a clear study description, and voluntary participation was emphasized. Participants had the right to withdraw at any time without obligation. All information was handled with confidentiality and anonymously.


Authors' Contribution

A.I.J.: study Concept, study design, data collection, supervision, project administration, final approval of the manuscript. R.M.A. and L.M.A.: data collection, writing manuscript, review, editing.




Publication History

Article published online:
20 December 2024

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