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Surgery
Aaron M. Delman, Al-Faraaz Kassam, Kevin M. Turner, Allison M. Ammann, Caroline Lynch, Mackenzie C. Morris, Dennis M. Vaysburg, Alexander R. Cortez, Ralph C. Quillin
Summary: This study quantified the high incidence of attrition among early-career abdominal transplant surgeons and found associations with surgeon-specific case volumes, case mix, and worse recipient outcomes. The findings revealed a high attrition rate among early-career abdominal transplant surgeons, who performed fewer transplants, had a smaller proportion of their center's volume, and experienced worse recipient outcomes.
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Oncology
Simone Cheli, Vittorina Zagonel, Cristina Oliani, Livio Blasi, Luisa Fioretto
Summary: The study found that 10.5% of Italian oncologists exhibited significant burnout symptoms, while 33.8% reported being at least slightly dissatisfied with their own lives. Family concerns significantly moderated the relationship between burnout and life satisfaction. Men and chiefs of cancer units or departments showed lower rates of burnout and life dissatisfaction compared to women and other oncologists.
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Oncology
Tanja Nikolova, Michaela Bossart, Joanna Kacperczyk-Bartnik, Zoia Razumova, Alexandra Strojna, Nicolo Bizzarri, Andrei Pletnev, Natalia R. Gomez-Hidalgo, Charalampos Theofanakis, Maximilian Lanner, Ilker Selcuk, Alexander Shushkevich, Chelariu-Raicu Anca, Natasha Nikolova, Nicole Concin, Kamil Zalewski
Summary: The study analyzed survey responses from 192 gynecologic oncology surgeons in Europe and found gender gaps in career development, particularly in terms of leadership positions with fewer females holding such roles. Male surgeons performed a significantly higher number of surgeries than female surgeons, and females generally believed they earned less than male counterparts with the same qualifications in the same clinical position.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Chu Zhuang, Xiaochu Hu, Michael J. Dill
Summary: This study examines the association between academic affiliation and burnout, as well as career satisfaction among physicians, while controlling for demographic, family, and work-related characteristics. The findings suggest that physicians with academic affiliations have lower burnout levels and higher career satisfaction. The study also highlights the importance of considering factors such as faculty rank and career stage, gender identity, and institutional and social supports in addressing physician well-being.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Minhaj S. Khaja, Benjamin N. Contrella, Luke R. Wilkins, Raj Pyne, Bill S. Majdalany, Reza Rajebi, Wael E. Saad, Laura Findeiss
Summary: The survey results show that most early career Interventional Radiologists (IRs) are young, male, primarily engaged in academic practice or large private practice groups, and satisfied with their career in IR. They generally believe that mentorship, identification of barriers facing early career IRs, and networking are the most important functions of the SIR Early Career Section (ECS).
ACADEMIC RADIOLOGY
(2022)
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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Isabel Molwitz, Christoph Kemper, Katharina Stahlmann, Thekla Helene Oechtering, Malte Maria Sieren, Saif Afat, Mirjam Gerwing, Andreas Michael Bucher, Corinna Storz, Marcel C. C. Langenbach, Martin Reim, Joachim Lotz, Vera Zagrosek-Regitz, Elif Can, Daniel Koehler, Jin Yamamura, Gerhard Adam, Bernd Hamm, Sarah Keller
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the work expectations, fulfillment, prevalence of exhaustion, and exhaustion-associated factors among radiologists at different career levels. The findings showed that most radiologists were satisfied with their work, but residents expressed a desire for more training structure. Ensuring payment for extra hours and empowering employees may help prevent burnout in high-risk groups.
EUROPEAN RADIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Tait D. Shanafelt, Liselotte N. Dyrbye, Colin P. West, Mickey Trockel, Michael Tutty, Hanhan Wang, Lindsey E. Carlasare, Christine A. Sinsky
Summary: According to the survey, approximately two out of every five US physicians plan to reduce their clinical work hours in the next year, and there is an increasing number of physicians planning to leave their current practice. These findings are of significant importance for the US healthcare system that already faces substantial shortages in the physician workforce.
MAYO CLINIC PROCEEDINGS
(2023)
Article
Management
Fengyan Ma, Yajing Zhu, Lu Liu, Helin Chen, Yan Liu
Summary: This study examined the current state of nurse safety behavior and the impact of work engagement on it, as well as explored the mediating effect of self-efficacy. The results showed a high level of nurse safety behavior in specialized cancer hospitals, with significant positive relationships between work engagement, self-efficacy, and nurse safety behavior. The structural equation model revealed that self-efficacy partially mediated the relationship between work engagement and nurse safety behavior.
JOURNAL OF NURSING MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Emily M. Ko, Justin E. Bekelman, Katherine Hicks-Courant, Colleen M. Brensinger, Genevieve P. Kanter
Summary: This study examined the impact of gynecologic oncology (GYO) versus medical oncology (MEDONC) care on survival, healthcare utilization, and spending outcomes in women with advanced gynecologic cancers. The findings showed that GYO care was associated with improved overall survival and similar spending in ovarian cancer patients. Uterine and cervical cancer patients had similar survival and lower or equal spending when treated by GYO compared to MEDONC.
GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY
(2022)
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Clinical Neurology
Deborah A. Hall, Carolyn Cahill, Ana-Claire L. Meyer, Amanda Peltier, Marisela Dy-Hollins, Myla Goldman
Summary: The survey of neurology researchers in the United States revealed ongoing gender disparities in academic rank, manuscript authorship, and speaking engagements, with women less likely to feel supported by their departments in terms of diversity and equity. The pandemic has affected research activities for both genders, but women reported more challenges related to family responsibilities.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Deborah A. Hall, Carolyn Cahill, Ana-Claire L. Meyer, Amanda Peltier, Marisela Dy-Hollins, Myla Goldman
Summary: This study assessed gender disparities in neurology researcher careers in the United States. The results showed significant differences between male and female researchers in terms of academic rank, publication, and participation in academic conferences. However, funding and research training opportunities were equivalent. Female researchers were more concerned about work-life balance and institutional equity and diversity. This study highlights the importance of further research and interventions to reduce gender disparities among neurology researchers.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rasheed Omobolaji Alabi, Paivi Hietanen, Mohammed Elmusrati, Omar Youssef, Alhadi Almangush, Antti A. A. Makitie
Summary: This study provides a scoping review on addressing and mitigating burnout in clinical oncology, with interventions targeting individual oncologists and their organizations. It also discusses the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to mitigate burnout by enhancing productivity, reducing workload, and fostering teamwork among caregivers. Combinatorial strategies may be viable for effectively mitigating burnout in oncology, while integrating these interventions systematically into routine cancer care can lead to improved job satisfaction, working environment, and patient care.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
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Clinical Neurology
Amy Y. Tsou, William D. Graf, James A. Russell, Leon G. Epstein
Summary: High drug prices present significant challenges for patients, physicians, health systems, and payers, impacting access to treatment, increasing administrative burden, and posing challenges to distributive justice. The discussion focuses on ethical concerns surrounding high drug costs, including forms of rationing, allocation approaches, complexities in real-life application, and structural forces contributing to high drug prices. Potential policy solutions and implications for individual clinicians are also considered.
Article
Oncology
Rajiv Samant, Ege Babadagli, Selena Laprade, Gordon Emil Locke, Yuxin Zhang, Angela Mcneil, Julie Renaud, Elisabeth Cisa-Pare, Jessica Chan, Jiheon Song, Joanne Meng
Summary: This article discusses the results of a survey on the job satisfaction of oncology healthcare professionals. Most individuals were satisfied with their work and found it rewarding, but also acknowledged high levels of work-related stress. The most enjoyable aspects of work were interactions with colleagues and patients, while the least enjoyable aspects were excessive workload, unsupportive work environment, and technology issues.
Article
Oncology
Katharine McKinley Esselen, Annika Gompers, Michele R. Hacker, Sara Bouberhan, Meghan Shea, Sarah S. Summerlin, Lindsay R. Rucker, Warner K. Huh, Maria Pisu, Margaret Liang
Summary: The study evaluated the economic burden and cost-coping strategies of gynecologic oncology patients at different levels of financial toxicity. Factors such as younger age, non-white race, lower education, unemployment, lower income, use of systemic therapy, and shorter time since diagnosis were associated with worse financial toxicity. Patients with moderate or severe financial toxicity were more likely to use economic cost-coping strategies such as changing spending habits and borrowing money, and those with severe financial toxicity had a higher risk of behavioral cost-coping through medication non-compliance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER
(2021)