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How Institutions Can Address Stroke Neurologists’ Mental Health Needs
Burnout syndrome and mental health disorders among physicians have garnered increasing attention in recent years. Among neurologists, there are high rates of burnout in the United States and across the world.1-4 Neurology has the second highest burnout rate across specialties with approximately 60% of US neurologists reporting at least 1 symptom of burnout.1,5
Nights on call each week and the amount of required clerical work were associated with a greater risk of burnout, while meaningful work and effective support staff were among the factors linked to lower burnout risk.1
In a paper published in October 2022 in Stroke, Borelli et al suggest that stroke neurologists may have a higher risk for burnout syndrome and mental health disorders than other types of neurologists due to “peculiarities of the subspecialty.” In contrast to outpatient neurology, stroke management is a “24/7 enterprise with unpredictability and disrupted sleep, rest, and recreation for providers,” and it is “by nature high stakes… involving complex decisions under significant time pressure,” Borelli and his colleagues wrote.6
The researchers cite mental health stigma as one of the top factors likely discouraging physicians from seeking help for such concerns. Given the competitive and demanding nature of medicine, such issues may be perceived as a sign of weakness.6
Along with the negative effects on physicians’ career satisfaction and personal lives, the researchers noted that burnout also increases the risk for poor patient care and medical harm.6 Other experts suggest that burnout may be further exacerbated for female neurologists, who face significant pay disparities and underrepresentation in academic leadership compared with their male counterparts. This may be an important factor influencing the gender gap in the field of neurology.7,8
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