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Associations of physician burnout with career engagement and quality of patient care: systematic review and meta-analysis.

Hodkinson A, Zhou, A, Johnson J, et al. Associations of physician burnout with career engagement and quality of patient care: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ. 2022;378:e070442. doi:10.1136/bmj-2022-070442.

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September 28, 2022
Hodkinson A, Zhou, A, Johnson J, et al. BMJ. 2022;378:e070442.
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Clinician burnout is a significant issue that can impact patient safety. This systematic review and meta-analysis showed physicians with burnout were significantly more dissatisfied with their jobs, were more regretful of their chosen career path, and had higher intention to leave their jobs. The association between burnout and patient satisfaction, patient safety, and professionalism is also discussed.

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Hodkinson A, Zhou, A, Johnson J, et al. Associations of physician burnout with career engagement and quality of patient care: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ. 2022;378:e070442. doi:10.1136/bmj-2022-070442.