INNOVATION SEGMENT- BURNOUT Quiz

What do the following EE, DP, PA mean when classifying Burnout?

• Emotional Exasparation, Depolarisation, Personal Apathy 

• Emotional Exhaustion, Depersonalisation, Personal Accomplishment

• Emotional Existentialism, Dependency , Personal Aggravation 

  
  

• Emotional Entitlement, Deep poignancy, Personal Accounting 

  
  

Answer explanation

The correct classification of burnout is Emotional Exhaustion, Depersonalisation, and Personal Accomplishment. These terms describe the emotional and psychological states associated with burnout, highlighting its impact on individuals.

Based on a recent study in Singapore, which of these groups have the highest Burnout rates?

• Medical

• Nursing

• Allied health

• Non-clinical

Answer explanation

Allied health

The recent study in Singapore found that the Allied health group has the highest burnout rates (52.4%)

Compared to Medical (47.4%), Nursing (45.3%), Non clinical (36.1%)

Reminder that all of us in healthcare are in this Tgt!

What is the percentage of Burnout amongst residents?
(based on a 2018 study in Singapore) 

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%

Answer explanation

According to the 2018 study in Singapore, the percentage of burnout amongst residents depends on the year!

But - it was found to be higher than US counterparts.
Empathy was found to be corelated with reduced burnout.

How different are burnout rates between trainees (residents), compared to attendings (consultants)?

• 30% (attendings) vs. 70% (trainees)

• 20% (attendings) vs. 60% (trainees) 

• 10% (attendings) vs. 40% (trainees) 

• 5% (attendings) vs. 30% (trainees) 

Answer explanation

The correct choice indicates that burnout rates are significantly higher in trainees (70%) compared to attendings (30%).

What are evidence-based ways to reduce burnout?

• BREATHEOUT technique

• Mindfulness (journalling!)

• Having small grps of friends to talk to

• Rollerblading

• Eating Nachos

Answer explanation

The BREATHEOUT technique, mindfulness through journaling, and having small groups of friends to talk to are all evidence-based methods to alleviate burnout. They promote relaxation, self-reflection, and social support.

After the post-it note exercise on burnout - What most contributes to your burnout?

If you could change 1 thing in your worklife to reduce burnout- what would it be?

What are the available helplines if you are your friends are feeling STRESSED?

• SGH
  SAFE (Support Action for Employees)
  65762012

• CGH PEER NETWORK

  81258452

• PALS (PEERS Actively lending support)
  69303577

• TraCS (Trauma Recovery and Corporate solutions)
  92990041

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