Dietrich Léna G, Deml Michael J, De Pellegrin Laura, Zubler Cédric
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Inselspital University Hospital Bern, University of Bern, 3010 Bern, Switzerland.
Institute of Sociological Research, University of Geneva, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2025 May 14;22(5):778. doi: 10.3390/ijerph22050778.
While the well-being and working conditions of healthcare professionals are increasingly scrutinized, there remains a critical research gap regarding the quality of life and job satisfaction of plastic surgeons in Switzerland. No prior national study has systematically examined these aspects within this specialty.
This study aims to address this gap by evaluating workload, career satisfaction, and quality of life among Swiss plastic surgeons and trainees, thereby providing evidence to inform systemic improvements in the profession.
A national, multilingual online survey was distributed to all members of the Swiss Society for Plastic Surgery and the Association of Young Plastic Surgeons. A total of 102 plastic surgeons responded (response rate: 22.7%). The survey assessed contractual versus actual working hours, work performed during personal time, mental health indicators (e.g., burnout), and career satisfaction. Descriptive and correlational analyses were conducted.
The respondents reported an average of 58 actual versus 49 contractual working hours per week, with an additional 8.1 h spent working during leisure time. Burnout symptoms were present in 29%, and 63% experienced work-related stress during their free time. While 42% wished to reduce their workload, 88.7% would still choose the profession again. Career satisfaction averaged 3.66/5, although 35% rated their salary as inadequate. Notably, 79.8% reported work negatively affecting private relationships, despite 82.65% feeling supported by their environment.
This first nationwide assessment highlights the high workload and psychological strain faced by Swiss plastic surgeons. Key priorities include targeted burnout prevention, structural workload reduction, enhanced support for work-life integration (especially among women and younger surgeons), and improved compensation. These measures are essential to sustain the well-being of practitioners and ensure long-term quality in surgical care.
尽管医护人员的福祉和工作条件受到越来越多的审视，但瑞士整形外科医生的生活质量和工作满意度仍存在重大研究空白。此前尚无全国性研究系统地考察该专业领域的这些方面。
本研究旨在通过评估瑞士整形外科医生及其实习生的工作量、职业满意度和生活质量来填补这一空白，从而为该行业的系统性改进提供依据。
向瑞士整形外科协会和青年整形外科医生协会的所有成员开展了一项全国性的多语言在线调查。共有102名整形外科医生回复（回复率：22.7%）。该调查评估了合同工作时间与实际工作时间、个人时间内完成的工作、心理健康指标（如倦怠）以及职业满意度。进行了描述性和相关性分析。
受访者报告平均每周实际工作58小时，而合同工作时间为49小时，此外在休闲时间还额外工作8.1小时。29%的人出现倦怠症状，63%的人在业余时间经历与工作相关的压力。虽然42%的人希望减轻工作量，但88.7%的人仍会再次选择该职业。职业满意度平均为3.66/5，不过35%的人认为自己的薪资不足。值得注意的是，79.8%的人报告工作对私人关系产生负面影响，尽管82.65%的人感到得到了周围环境的支持。
这项首次全国性评估凸显了瑞士整形外科医生面临的高工作量和心理压力。关键优先事项包括有针对性地预防倦怠、减少结构性工作量、加强对工作与生活平衡的支持（尤其是在女性和年轻外科医生中）以及提高薪酬。这些措施对于维持从业者的福祉和确保外科护理的长期质量至关重要。
