1878P - Prevalence of burnout in GU oncologists in central Asia: BUCARE survey

Background

The growing number of patients with genitourinary cancers (GU) could create an increasing burden on GU oncologists. Bureau for Cancer Research (BUCARE) describes the prevalence of burnout in GU oncologists in Central Asia region.

Methods

This is a cross-sectional survey study conducted among practicing cancer care physicians (surgical, medical, radiation) at the ASCO / Asian American GU Symposium ( Almaty, April 2023 ). The primary outcome was burnout experience assessed through the Maslach Burnout Inventory.

Results

A total of 101 oncologists completed the questionnaire. Table summarizes physician's characteristics. Despite the fact that 100% of responders are interested in their work, 66% (67 of 101) had symptoms of burnout (high emotional exhaustion and/or depersonalization scores). Fifty percent of oncologists are ready to turn to a psychologist for help. Significant drivers of burnout identified in multivariable regression modeling included ³20 patients per day (odds ratio [OR] = 14.8; P<0.001) and ³10 working hours per day (OR=8.6; P<0.001). Male gender (OR=0.14; P<0.001) and specialization in radiation therapy (OR=0.20; P<0.01) were associated with lower odds of burnout.

Conclusions

More than half of participants met predefined standardized criteria for burnout. Expanding the staff of GU oncologists and reducing the daily workload may improve the emotional state of physicians. Table: 1878P

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Editorial acknowledgement

Legal entity responsible for the study

The authors.

Funding

Has not received any funding.

Disclosure

All authors have declared no conflicts of interest.