Burnout was common across studies of obstetrics and gynaecology residents
A review found wide variation in reported burnout prevalence, without enough abstract detail to compare residency settings or establish causes.
Based on the published abstract. The full paper may contain additional methods, results and limitations.
The 30-second takeaway
Burnout was frequently reported among obstetrics and gynaecology residents, although estimates varied widely between studies. The review highlighted long working hours, stress, and limited support among associated factors. These findings describe a burden within this training group; they do not establish what caused burnout or whether particular prevention measures would help.
Study designs, participant totals, burnout definitions, and study-specific measurement periods are not described in the abstract. Without those details, the prevalence range cannot be treated as a single rate applicable to every residency program.
What researchers found
Reported burnout prevalence across studies
Obstetrics and gynaecology residents; no comparator or common measurement timeframe is reported. This is a range of study estimates, not a pooled prevalence.
What prevalence tells us
Prevalence describes how common burnout was in the groups studied. Without a reported comparison with other specialties or a shared observation period, the review cannot show how much specialization itself changes risk.
Understanding the proposed responses
The authors propose stronger mental health support and changes to residency conditions. The abstract provides no intervention results testing those proposals, so their effectiveness remains a separate question from the prevalence findings.
The original publication
Occupational burnout among obstetrics and gynaecology residents: a systematic review.
Szcześniewska S, Zaręba K, Zgliczyński WS et al.
Front Public Health · 2025
- PubMed ID
- 41211380
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