Multidimensional factors of burnout in general practice: a cross sectional survey

Background: GPs are particularly vulnerable to job burnout. Tailored prevention and intervention strategies are needed. Aim: To investigate organisational, interpersonal, and individual factors contributing to exhaustion and disengagement at work among GPs. Design & setting: We conducted a cross-sectional study in a sample of Belgian GPs. Method: A total of 358 doctors (73% females, 301 with complete data) completed an online anonymous questionnaire assessing job burnout, psychosocial characteristics of the work environment, perceived social support in the private domain, emotional compete... Mehr ...