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Racial/ethnic differences in burnout: a systematic review

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Lawrence, Jourdyn A., Davis, Brigette A., Corbette, Thea, Hill, Emorcia V., Williams, David R., Reede, Joan Y.·2022·Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
DOI 10.1007/s40615-020-00950-0PMC PMC7799165
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Background Awareness of burnout and its implications within the medical field has been growing. However, an understanding of the prevalence and consequences of burnout among underrepresented minority (URM), specifically underrepresented minority in medicine (UiM) populations, is not readily available. Objective To examine literature investigating burnout among UiM compared to non-UiM, with particular attention to which measures of burnout are currently being used for which racial/ethnic groups. Methods The authors identified peer-reviewed articles, published in English through systematic examination using PubMed, PsycINFO, Countway Discovery Medicine, and Web of Science databases. Studies meeting the inclusion criteria were summarized and study quality was assessed. Results Sixteen studies assessing racial/ethnic differences in burnout were eligible for inclusion. Nearly all studies were cross-sectional (n = 15) in design and conducted among populations in North America (n = 15). Most studies examined burnout among medical students or physicians and used the Maslach Burnout Inventory. Differences in burnout among UiM and non-UiM are inconclusive, although several studies have nuanced findings. Conclusion Increased focus on burnout measurement, conceptualization, and mitigation among UiM populations may be useful in improving recruitment, retention, and thriving.

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Authors
Lawrence, J. A., Davis, B. A., Corbette, T., Hill, E. V., Williams, D. R., & Reede, J. Y.
Affiliations
Harvard University (US)
Corresponding author
Lawrence, Jourdyn A.
ORCID
Venue
Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Published
2021-01-11
Volume
9
Issue
1
Pages
257-269
ISSN
  • 2196-8837 (ISSN-L)
  • 2197-3792
DOI
10.1007/s40615-020-00950-0
PMC
PMC7799165
OpenAlex
W3118509181
Cited by
112
References
72
Citations by year
2026: 16 · 2025: 29 · 2024: 17 · 2023: 24 · 2022: 17 · 2021: 9
FWCI
3.37
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
Locations
  • Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
Aetna Foundation (18-8601)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
  • Social Sciences › Gender Studies › Diversity and Career in Medicine
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Stress and Burnout Research
Keywords
burnout, underrepresented minorities in medicine, racial and ethnic differences, medical students, physicians, Maslach Burnout Inventory, burnout measurement, health disparities, recruitment and retention
MeSH terms
Burnout, Psychological, Burnout, Professional, Humans, Minority Groups, Physicians, Students, Medical

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