Faculty of Management Projects (Master's)

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Burnout among Canadian physicians
(Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Management, 2003, 2003) Cahoon, Sandra L.; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Management; Boudreau, Robert A.
This study investigates the prevalence of burnout among Canadian physicians. The Boudreau Burnout Questionnaire (BBQ), distributed as part of the Canadian Medical Association Physician Resource Questionnaire (PRQ) 2003, was used to measure burnout levels, compared by gender, age, practice locale, and specialty. Using the Phase Model Approach (Golembiewski et al., 1986), 1870 physicians were categorized with respect to their HI or LO scores of emotional exhaustion, reduced personal achievement, and depersonalization. Overall, 45.7% of Canadian physicians were in advanced phases of burnout (Phases VI, VII, & VIII). A higher percentage of female physicians (47.6%) than male physicians (44.6%) reported levels of advanced burnout. Age negatively correlated with burnout measures, yet age groups 35 – 44 and 45 – 54 showed over 50% advanced burnout. Advanced burnout scores were almost identical across broad specialties. A slightly higher percentage of rural physicians (46.9%) than urban physicians (45.5%) reported levels of advanced burnout. These results indicate that burnout among Canadian physicians warrants attention.
Like lemmings over a cliff : a study of Alberta physician burnout
(Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Management, 2002, 2002) Goodfellow, Renee L; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Management; Boudreau, Robert A.
The prevalence and severity of physician burnout in Alberta was investigated. A total of 1161 out of 6584 (17.6%) practicing physicians, retired physicians, residents, and medical students responded to the survey either by fax, mail, or electronic version. The survey consisted of one demographic section and four burnout measures, one of which was the Modified Maslach Burnout Inventory (MMBI). More specifically, and relative to the Alberta physician population numbers provided by the Alberta Medical Association (AMA), 22 % were practicing physicians; 9.2 % retired; 7.5 % residents, and 1.3 % medical students. Based on the Phase Model, almost ha1f(i.e., 48.6%) of Alberta physicians are found to be in an advanced phase of burnout (i.e., phases VI, VII, & VIII). A comparison of these data with other occupations and countries is also offered.
Physician burnout : a "meta-o-scopic" analysis
(Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Management, c2009, 2009) Mauthe, Amanda J.; Boudreau, Robert A.
This study investigates the contradictions that exist within the physician burnout literature. Through the use of meta-analysis, physician burnout and its relationships to gender, medical specialty, age, illness, and satisfaction were analyzed. The results indicate that female physicians are more emotionally exhausted than male physicians and depersonalization is higher among male than female physicians. General practitioners report higher levels of emotional exhaustion than any other medical specialty. A low to moderate negative correlation exists between physician age and burnout, a moderate to substantial positive correlation exists between burnout and physician illness, and a moderate to substantial negative correlation exists between burnout and physician satisfaction. The results of this project heighten our awareness of the risks associated with being a physician, as well as extend a call to action so that effective and preventative measures can be implemented.
Stress and burnout amongst Aborginal peoples : quantitative and qualitative inquiries
(Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Management, 2004, 2004) Crow, Robert G.; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Management; Boudreau, Robert A.
The purpose of this research project is to provide an understanding from a Aboriginal perspective of stress and burnout and how these phenomena exist within a Aboriginal worldview and environment. Using quantitative and qualitative methodologies, the research project seeks to identify the current burnout levels and occupational health of Aboriginal individuals and to compare these findings with the existing results from non- Aboriginal workers in Canada. To aid in understanding these results a narrative account of Aboriginal stress and burnout experiences is also provided. This research project is unique in that it seeks to provide an outlook about Aboriginal people from the perspective of Aboriginal people. The findings suggest that Aboriginal burnout levels identified in this study are comparable and of a similar virulence to those experienced by non-Aboriginal workers both in Canadian and global work settings. Over a third of employed Aboriginals participating in this study showed high levels of depersonalization, lack of personal accomplishment, and emotional exhaustion. The qualitative interviews also revealed several causes of stress that are unique to working in a Aboriginal environment. Taken together the results identify that Aboriginal stress and burnout are important issues that need to be addressed at the individual, organizational, and community levels.