Resilience, burnout and coping mechanisms in UK doctors: a cross-sectional study

What is it about?

This national study aimed to investigate resilience, stress, burnout and coping in doctors across the UK. It also aimed to determine the impact of demographic variables, such as sex, grade and speciality on these factors. Finally, it aimed to assess the factors most strongly related to burnout in UK doctors. As far as we are aware, it is the first study to report on these factors in the UK’s medical workforce. One third of UK doctors who responded demonstrate burnout and are suffering from secondary stress. 120 (8%) responding doctors fell into the at-risk category of high burnout, high secondary stress and low compassion satisfaction. However, the question remains, would UK doctors benefit from an evidence-based psychological intervention to improve professional quality of life? Or would physician wellbeing be better addressed by acknowledging and improving workplace factors?

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