Abstract
Objective:To evaluate burnout and satisfaction with work-life integration among physician assistants (PAs) compared with other US workers.Methods:We surveyed PAs and a probability-based sample of US workers. The survey included the Maslach Burnout Inventory and an item on satisfaction with work-life integration.Results:Overall, 41.4% of PAs had burnout symptoms and 65.3% were satisfied with their work-life integration. In multivariable analysis, working in emergency medicine and dissatisfaction with control of workload and work-life integration were independently associated with having higher odds of burnout. PAs were more likely to have burnout than other workers but did not have greater struggles with work-life integration.Conclusion:Findings from this study suggest burnout and dissatisfaction with work-life integration are common. PAs appear at higher risk for burnout than workers in other fields.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 35-44 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 1 2020 |
Keywords
- PA
- burnout
- personal satisfaction
- physician assistant
- professional
- work-life integration
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nurse Assisting