Impostor Syndrome and Burnout in Swiss Residents and Chief Residents Anaesthesiologists (NCT06097325) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Impostor Syndrome and Burnout in Swiss Residents and Chief Residents Anaesthesiologists
Switzerland100 participantsStarted 2023-05-01
Plain-language summary
Surveys including a demographic chart, the Clance Impostor phenomenon scale (CIPS) and the Malash burnout inventory for medical personnel (MBI-HSS-MP) will be sent to residents and chief-residents in anesthesiology in Latin Switzerland (VD, VS, GE, Ti).
A qualitative study will then explore the experiences and coping strategies of self-doubt and impostor syndrome of junior resident anesthesiologists working at Geneva University Hospital, during their transition from mandatory training in internal medicine to anesthesiology.
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Inclusion criteria for the survey:
• Currently working hospitals included in the COMASUL network (COMmission Latine d'engagement pour l'Anesthésie et SUisse Latine : HUG - CHUV - Lugano - Bellinzona - Morges - Nyon - Rennaz - Payerne - Sion - Neuchâtel - Fribourg)
Exclusion criteria for the survey:
* Working outside of the COMASUL network
* Specialized anaesthesiologists who are not currently chief residents.
Inclusion criteria for the in-depth interviews:
• Beginning anesthesiology residency at Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) in either May or November (standard residency starting times, which will be used as recruitment time)
Exclusion criteria for the in-depth interviews:
• Having started the anesthesiology residency at the HUG before the May or November recruitment times, or having previous work experience at the HUG in the anesthesiology department.
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