RISING FLAMES OF BURNOUT IN MEDICAL STUDENTS – A STUDY FROM TERTIARY CARE INSTITUTE IN INDIA

Dr. Pravin Verma; Dr. Deepika Singh

Volume : VIII, Issue : IV, April - 2019

RISING FLAMES OF BURNOUT IN MEDICAL STUDENTS – A STUDY FROM TERTIARY CARE INSTITUTE IN INDIA

Dr. Pravin Verma, Dr. Deepika Singh

Abstract :

Background:Burnout is an increasingly prevalent phenomenon worldwide. In recent times, the level of burnout has increased exponentially in medical students. This increasing prevalence or �rising flames of burnout� affects the mental as well as physical wellbeing of an individual. Materials & Methods:We decided to conduct a study with aims to assess the prevalence of burnout in medical students, and to study the socio–demographic profile of students with burnout. Institutional Ethics Committee approval was obtained.It was a cross–sectional study wherein random100 medical students studying in MBBS were selected. A semi–structured questionnaire to obtain details about socio– demographic profile and Burnout Measure–Short Version Scale was administered. Statistical analysis was done. Results: The present study shows prevalence of burnout as 64%.No significant association of burnout was found with age. Burnout was significantly more in females (75%) , hostellers (79.69%) and students studying in final year (34.37%) or in internship (43.75%). There was no significant difference in burnout n non–burnout group with respect to rural or urban background and socioeconomic class. High prevalence of burnout can lead to serious consequences. Its early detection will therefore definitely help in carrying out timely interventions