Darcy N. Marckini1, Bennett P. Samuel1, Jessica L. Parker2, Stephen C. Cook1,3
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.14, No.3, pp. 356-361, 2019, DOI:10.1111/chd.12745
Abstract Background: Physician burnout has many undesirable consequences, including nega‐
tive impact on patient care delivery and physician career satisfaction. Electronic
health records (EHRs) may exacerbate burnout by increasing physician workload.
Objective: To determine burnout in adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) specialists
by assessing stress associated with EHRs.
Design: Electronic survey study of ACHD providers.
Setting: Canada and United States.
Participants: Three hundred eighty‐three ACHD specialists listed on the Adult
Congenital Heart Association directory between February and April 2017.
Outcome Measures: Burnout was measured using the Maslach Burnout Inventory
(MBI) to understand factors contributing to work life and EHR satisfaction. Chi‐… More >