Psychological and Physiological Correlates of Burnout in Postgraduate Dental Residency Training: A Retrospective Study
Abstract
High levels of stress and burnout have been well documented in medical residencies, dental students, and among practicing dentists. However, there is little research on the prevalence of burnout among dental residents at the post-graduate level. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of burnout among naval postgraduate dental residents and explore potential mediating mechanisms associated with burnout severity. Aims. This study has three aims. 1) Determine the relationships among burnout and anxiety, depression, fatigue, and poor sleep quality. 2) Explore the potential buffering effects of diet, exercise, social support, and resting vagal tone on burnout. 3) Explore any potential gender differences on burnout and other study measures. Materials and Methods: Study participants were residents attending the Naval Postgraduate Dental School (n=21). All study participants completed self-report measures assessing burnout, anxiety, depression, fatigue, sleep quality, physical activity, diet, and social support. In addition, participants completed a physiological assessment to determine resting autonomic activity and reactivity to a cognitive challenge. Results: Participants were grouped on burnout severity score (no=9, moderate=8, yes=4).Burnout group severity was significantly related to symptoms of anxiety and depression, poor sleep quality, and high fatigue. Exercise, diet, social support, and high resting vagal tone had no significant relationship to burnout group. No significant differences were detected between men and women on burnout group, anxiety, depression, sleep quality, or fatigue.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 08, 2018
- Accession Number
- AD1132016
Entities
People
- Jenna M. Redgate