{"id":"efb09c13-6556-4e3a-99aa-5e6e55eaa8c8","slug":"burnout-and-work-life-balance-in-neurosurgery-current-state-and-opportunities","title":"Burnout and work-life balance in neurosurgery: Current state and opportunities","authors":["Matthew T. Neal","Mark K. Lyons"],"abstract":"Background: Burnout is a syndrome characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced sense of personal accomplishment. The syndrome has been recognized as a pandemic among physicians. The demanding nature of neurosurgery makes neurosurgeons, particularly prone to burnout. In recent years, pioneering work has shed light on burnout in the field of neurosurgery. Methods: We have reviewed the literature in PUBMED on burnout in physicians, focusing on neurosurgical publications. Results: In this manuscript, we explore the topic of burnout in neurosurgery by reviewing definitions, magnitude, etiologies, sequelae, and mitigation strategies. Conclusion: Ongoing education, recognition, and targeted interventions for neurosurgeons at different career stages are needed to manage burnout proactively and ensure a resilient neurosurgery workforce.","thumbnailUrl":"https://sni-digital-videos.s3.amazonaws.com/placeholders/specialty/general-neurosurgery.png","publishDate":"2020-12-22T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.25259/SNI_736_2020","categories":["General Neurosurgery","Review Article"],"fullTextUrl":"https://surgicalneurologyint.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/10481/SNI-11-456.pdf"}