Occupational burnout among doctors at Mankweng and Pietersburg hospitals, Limpopo province
Background: The purpose of this study was to assess the presence of occupational burnout among full-time employed doctors of all ranks at the Mankweng and Pietersburg tertiary academic hospitals in South Africa’s Limpopo province. Methods: A quantitative, observational study was conducted firstly t...
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| author | Hlayisani V. Mamorobela Gert J.O. Marincowitz Clara Marincowitz |
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| description | Background: The purpose of this study was to assess the presence of occupational burnout among full-time employed doctors of all ranks at the Mankweng and Pietersburg tertiary academic hospitals in South Africa’s Limpopo province.
Methods: A quantitative, observational study was conducted firstly to determine whether burnout was present among medical doctors at these institutions and, secondly, to quantify the amount of burnout in those affected. Data collection was done using structured questionnaires. All ranks of medical doctors from various departments participated in the study, resulting in a total sample size of 150.
Results: The study revealed that occupational burnout was present at these institutions, with an overall prevalence of 36%. When compared to other studies conducted at public sector hospitals in South Africa, this figure appears to fall within the middle range. However, different studies have used different criteria to measure burnout.
Conclusion: Currently, there is too much variation in the criteria of burnout among different studies, making comparisons difficult. More studies are needed to standardise the measurement of burnout.
Contribution: The main contribution of the research is to understand the extent of burnout at the tertiary hospital in Limpopo province. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0c866eda3f4c4f188005945f0ff319932023-10-02T12:41:40ZengAOSISSouth African Family Practice2078-61902078-62042023-09-01651e1e510.4102/safp.v65i1.57454356Occupational burnout among doctors at Mankweng and Pietersburg hospitals, Limpopo provinceHlayisani V. Mamorobela0Gert J.O. Marincowitz1Clara Marincowitz2Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Limpopo, Mankweng, South Africa; and, Limpopo Health, Mankweng Hospital, MankwengDepartment of Family Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Limpopo, Mankweng, South Africa; and, Department of Family Medicine, Limpopo Department of Health, Mankweng Hospital, MankwengDepartment of Psychiatry, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stellenbosch, Tygerberg, South Africa; and, SA Medical Research Council, Cape TownBackground: The purpose of this study was to assess the presence of occupational burnout among full-time employed doctors of all ranks at the Mankweng and Pietersburg tertiary academic hospitals in South Africa’s Limpopo province. Methods: A quantitative, observational study was conducted firstly to determine whether burnout was present among medical doctors at these institutions and, secondly, to quantify the amount of burnout in those affected. Data collection was done using structured questionnaires. All ranks of medical doctors from various departments participated in the study, resulting in a total sample size of 150. Results: The study revealed that occupational burnout was present at these institutions, with an overall prevalence of 36%. When compared to other studies conducted at public sector hospitals in South Africa, this figure appears to fall within the middle range. However, different studies have used different criteria to measure burnout. Conclusion: Currently, there is too much variation in the criteria of burnout among different studies, making comparisons difficult. More studies are needed to standardise the measurement of burnout. Contribution: The main contribution of the research is to understand the extent of burnout at the tertiary hospital in Limpopo province.https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/5745prevalenceburnoutoccupational burnouthealthcare workerhealthcare professionaldoctorhospitallimpopo |
| spellingShingle | Hlayisani V. Mamorobela Gert J.O. Marincowitz Clara Marincowitz Occupational burnout among doctors at Mankweng and Pietersburg hospitals, Limpopo province South African Family Practice prevalence burnout occupational burnout healthcare worker healthcare professional doctor hospital limpopo |
| title | Occupational burnout among doctors at Mankweng and Pietersburg hospitals, Limpopo province |
| title_full | Occupational burnout among doctors at Mankweng and Pietersburg hospitals, Limpopo province |
| title_fullStr | Occupational burnout among doctors at Mankweng and Pietersburg hospitals, Limpopo province |
| title_full_unstemmed | Occupational burnout among doctors at Mankweng and Pietersburg hospitals, Limpopo province |
| title_short | Occupational burnout among doctors at Mankweng and Pietersburg hospitals, Limpopo province |
| title_sort | occupational burnout among doctors at mankweng and pietersburg hospitals limpopo province |
| topic | prevalence burnout occupational burnout healthcare worker healthcare professional doctor hospital limpopo |
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