Health, burnout and well-being of United Kingdom (UK) cardiology trainees: insights from the British Junior Cardiologists’ Association Survey
Authors' conclusion
The prevalence of anxiety, depression and burnout is high among UK cardiology trainees.
Study context
- Population
- UK cardiology trainees (2023 British Junior Cardiologists' Association training survey)212 answered health questions
- Participants
- 398 participants
- Outcome
- Prevalence of physical and mental illness, burnout and ability to maintain a healthy lifestyle
Methodological detailssurvey
- Survey
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- Prior physical health conditions
- 9%
- Prior mental health conditions
- 7%
- Significant depression symptoms (PHQ-9≥10)
- 25%
- Significant anxiety symptoms (GAD-7≥10)
- 18%
- Burnout (self-reported)
- 76%
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
Predictors of anxiety, depression and burnout (Poisson regression)
| PR (95% CI) | P value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than full-time traineesAnxiety | 2.92 (1.39–6.16) | P < 0.01 | |
| Less than full-time traineesDepression | 3.66 (2.24–5.98) | P < 0.01 | |
| Trainees with dependentsBurnout | 0.77 (0.65–0.92) | P < 0.01 | |
| 0.10.31310Prevalence ratio (log scale) |
- Predictors of anxiety, depression and burnout (Poisson regression) — Exercise, good sleep quality and healthy diet associated with less burnout and depressive symptoms
- p<0.05
Training's impact on well-being
- Half of trainees reported a negative impact of training on well-being, driven by service provision, curriculum requirements and lack of training opportunities
Original publication
Health, burnout and well-being of UK cardiology trainees: insights from the British Junior Cardiologists’ Association Survey. Heart. Published 6 September 2024. doi:10.
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