Assessment of burnout, resilience, and thriving among academic health professionals: findings from an international study

Nahas, Abdul Rahman Fata and Elnaem, Mohamed Hassan and Mubarak, Naeem and Abou Khatwa, Merna and Barakat, Muna and Faller, Erwin Martinez and M. Kassem, Lamyaa and Ramatillah, Diana Laila and Jaber, Ammar and Akkawi, Muhammad Eid and Mohammed Al-Shami, Abdulkareem and Chandran, Sarath and Mohamed, Islam and Jack, Iain and Abouelhana, Ahmed and Courtenay, Aaron and E. Elrggal, Mahmoud (2024) Assessment of burnout, resilience, and thriving among academic health professionals: findings from an international study. Frontiers in Public Health, 12. pp. 1-11. E-ISSN 2296-2565

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Abstract

Introduction: Burnout, resilience, and thriving significantly impact academics, particularly in health professions, where responsibilities are extensive. This study aimed to explore these constructs among academic health professionals, examining sociodemographic and work-related factors influencing these outcomes. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among academic health professionals via web-based professional networks from August 2022 to February 2023. Validated tools were used, and descriptive and inferential statistics were applied. Results: 505 participants were included, predominantly female (63%), with a mean age of 38.15 ± 9.6 years. High burnout was reported by 10.9%, 13.7% experienced exhaustion, and 6.3% were disengaged. Resilience and thriving were moderate at 59.2 and 51.9%, respectively. Age correlated negatively with burnout (r = −0.131, p = 0.003) but positively with resilience (r = 0.178, p < 0.001). Females reported higher exhaustion (p = 0.014), while males showed greater resilience (p = 0.016). Instructors exhibited lower resilience compared to assistant professors (p < 0.001) and associate professors (p < 0.001). Those at public universities reported higher exhaustion than those at private universities (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Variable levels of burnout, resilience, and thriving were observed among academic health professionals, influenced by sociodemographic and work-related factors. Interventions targeting resilience and thriving may mitigate burnout risk and enhance engagement among academics in health professions.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	burnout, resilience, thriving, academic, health professions
Subjects:	R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA790 Mental Health. Mental Illness Prevention
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Pharmacy Kulliyyah of Pharmacy > Department of Pharmacy Practice
Depositing User:	Dr. Muhammad Eid Akkawi
Date Deposited:	26 Jun 2024 09:31
Last Modified:	26 Jun 2024 09:48
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/112767

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