Article: Researchers from Johns Hopkins University report details of new studies and findings in the area of surgery.(Survey)

Researchers in the United States conducted a study "To determine the incidence of burnout among American surgeons and evaluate personal and professional characteristics associated with surgeon burnout. Burnout is a syndrome of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization that leads to decreased effectiveness at work."

"A limited amount of information exists about the relationship between specific demographic and practice characteristics with burnout among American surgeons. Members of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) were sent an anonymous, cross-sectional survey in June 2008. The survey evaluated demographic variables, practice characteristics, career ...

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