Vetter Monica Hagan, Salani Ritu, Williams Thomas E, Ellison Christopher, Satiani Bhagwan
Departments of Obstetrics/Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology.
Surgery, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio.
Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2019 Sep;62(3):444-454. doi: 10.1097/GRF.0000000000000452.
Although there has been discussion of a shortage of surgical specialties including OB/GYN, consensus is difficult because of the multiple variables involved in estimating both supply and demand. In addition, burnout has become more recognized as a variable that has not been taken into account in estimating a shortage of OB/GYNs. We estimate OB/GYN physician shortages of 17%, 24%, and 31% by 2030, 2040, and 2050, respectively. Here, we examine the impact of burnout on the OB/GYN workforce. Specifically, we address the associations of burnout, reduction in clinical productivity as well as early retirement. We also discuss the implications of the substantial increase of female OB/GYNs to ∼66% of workforce over the next 10 years and how this may impact the impending OB/GYN shortage. Finally, we briefly consider possible solutions to workforce issues causing burnout.
尽管已经有人讨论包括妇产科在内的外科专业人才短缺问题，但由于在估计供需时涉及多个变量，因此难以达成共识。此外，职业倦怠已越来越被视为在估计妇产科医生短缺时未被考虑的一个变量。我们估计，到2030年、2040年和2050年，妇产科医生短缺率分别为17%、24%和31%。在此，我们研究职业倦怠对妇产科劳动力的影响。具体而言，我们探讨职业倦怠、临床生产力下降以及提前退休之间的关联。我们还讨论了未来10年女性妇产科医生在劳动力中所占比例大幅增至约66%的影响，以及这可能如何影响即将出现的妇产科医生短缺问题。最后，我们简要考虑解决导致职业倦怠的劳动力问题的可能方案。
