Evaluating and Exploring Variations in Surgical Resident Emotional Intelligence and Burnout

摘要

OBJECTIVE: Surgery resident burnout rates are on the rise, ranging from 50% to 69%. Burnout is associated with increased risk of error and poorer patient satisfaction. Emotional intelligence (El) is defined as the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically. We seek to evaluate the correlation between EI and burnout temporally as a potential target for education. This may allow us to utilize objective measures to reduce burnout among our residents.