Relationship of Mobbing and Burnout in Vascular Surgeons

Abstract

Burnout is a condition of frustration brought on by unfulfilled commitment to a cause or way of life. It may negatively affect the quality of patient care by raising the likelihood of medical errors and decreasing patient satisfaction. Mobbing is described as harassment that undermines a person's character, integrity, or dignity at least once per week for more than 6 months. It can result in decreased productivity and an environment that is more hazardous for patients. The prevalence of burnout among vascular surgeons has been the subject of multiple research, with estimates ranging from 34% to 41%. The association between burnout and mobbing among vascular surgeons has not yet been investigated. The purpose of this study was to examine whether or not burnout among Mexican vascular surgeons is associated with mobbing. This is a cross-sectional observational study of vascular surgeons currently practicing in Mexico. The protocol was approved by The Ethics Committee of the National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubiran. The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) was used to assess burnout, and the Modified Leymann Inventory of Psychological Terrorism-60 (LIPT-60), was used to assess mobbing. The study also collected data on other characteristics that may contribute to burnout and mobbing, such as gender, hours worked per week, practice type, and birth generation. REDCap platform was used for both the collection and evaluation of the data, the statistical analysis for this study included the utilization of descriptive statistics, as well as the examination of statistical correlations using X2, Fisher's and Pearson's X2 test. Of the 142 complete surveys assessed, 41% revealed burnout symptoms, with emotional exhaustion being the most prevalent symptom (Tables I and II). Of the population, 32% suffered positive mobbing strategies. The study demonstrated a strong association between burnout and mobbing, with mobbing victims having a greater risk of developing burnout (odds ratio, 3.16; 95% confidence interval, 1.5-6.6). In addition, female gender, belonging to Generation X, working more than three extra 8-hour shifts per week, practicing in the public sector were also related with a greater prevalence of burnout and mobbing. This study discovered a substantial correlation between burnout and mobbing among Mexican vascular surgeons. These findings show that measures to prevent mobbing may lessen the occurrence of burnout among this population. To validate these findings and identify possible strategies for preventing and addressing burnout and mobbing in this group, additional study is required.Table IRisk factors for burnout in Mexican vascular surgeonsBurnout (n = 142)Affected populationOdds ratioP valueGender.03 Female (n = 58)52%1.6 Male (n = 84)33%0.61Generation.06 Baby boomer (n = 22)18%0.25 Generation X (n = 41)44%0.78 Millennial (n = 79)46%0.85Type of practice.05 Public (n = 14)57%1.32 Mixed (n = 56)46%0.85 Private (n = 50)28%0.39Extra shifts per week (8-hour shift).18a 0 (n = 68)37%1.12 1 (n = 26)35%1.06 2 (n = 18)33%1 3 (n = 19)58%1.75 4 (n = 3)33%1 5 (n = 7)75%2.27a>3 shifts vs <3 shifts P = .03. Open table in a new tab Table IIRisk factors for mobbing in Mexican vascular surgeonsMobbing (n = 142)Affected populationOdds ratioP valueGender.04 Female (n = 58)41%1.64 Male (n = 84)25%0.6Generation.02 Baby boomer (n = 22)14%1 Generation X (n = 41)46%3.29 Millennial (n = 79)29%2.07Type of practice.8 Public (n = 14)36%1.29 Mixed (n = 56)33%1.18 Private (n = 50)28%1Extra shifts per week (8-hour shifts).03 0 (n = 68)24%1.09 1 (n = 26)42%1.91 2 (n = 18)22%1 3 (n = 19)42%1.91 4 (n = 3)67%3.04 5 (n = 7)50%2.27 Open table in a new tab