This prospective observational cross-sectional survey study aims to investigate the relationship between impostor phenomenon and cognitive complaints in anesthesiologists, and to evaluate the role of potential confounding factors such as sleep quality, workload, anxiety, depression, and burnout in this relationship.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Aged 18 years or older Actively working as an anesthesiologist (resident, specialist, or academic staff) Provided written informed consent Completed the survey in full
Exclusion Criteria:
Not actively working in clinical practice Refused to provide informed consent Submitted an incomplete survey
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This study looked at a connection between impostor phenomenon and cognitive complaints in anesthesiologists — if I'm an anesthesiologist myself experiencing both of these, is there any guidance from this completed research that might be relevant to my own mental health or cognitive concerns?
2Since this study is already completed, would my doctor know if the findings have been published anywhere, and whether the results showed a meaningful link between feeling like an impostor and having cognitive difficulties?
3If impostor phenomenon and cognitive complaints do turn out to be connected in healthcare workers, what kind of specialist — such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, or occupational health physician — would be the right person for me to talk to about both issues together?
4This study also included burnout as a related condition — if I'm experiencing symptoms of burnout alongside cognitive complaints, should I be evaluated for all three of these things at once, and what would that evaluation look like?
5Since this was an observational study measuring relationships rather than testing a treatment, does my doctor know of any actual intervention trials or support programs for healthcare professionals dealing with impostor phenomenon or cognitive complaints that I could look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Relationship Between Impostor Phenomenon and Cognitive Complaints
Timeframe: At the time of survey completion, up to 1 month