Cansu ÜNSAL MAVİ, İlke Evrim SEÇİNTİ
Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi - 2026;33(1):33-39
Objective: Burnout is a condition characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and feelings of inefficacy, widely observed in occupations involving sustained workload, high professional responsibility, and chronic exposure to occupational stress. It represents a major occupational health concern, arising from chronic work-related stress and affecting individuals' physical, mental, and social well-being. This study aims to investigate the factors contributing to burnout among pathologists working in Türkiye. Material and Method: In this cross-sectional study, data were collected via an online survey distributed to members of the Turkish Pathology Society. Informed consent was obtained from participants, and burnout was measured using the work-related burnout subscale of the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory. Results: A total of 180 pathologists were included in the study. 80.6% of the participants were women, and the average age was 41.83 +/- 10.62 years. The findings revealed that 71% of the participants experienced burnout. A significant relationship was identified between years of professional experience and burnout levels (F = 3.813, p = 0.024). Additionally, negative correlations were observed between burnout and age (r = -0.211, p < 0.01) as well as between burnout and choosing the profession willingly (r = -0.182, p < 0.05). Conclusion: This study highlights a significant association between professional experience, personal factors such as age, and interest in the profession, with burnout among pathologists in Türkiye. Burnout among pathologists may impair diagnostic efficiency, interdisciplinary collaboration, and broader healthcare processes. Future research should further investigate both individual and organizational factors contributing to burnout.
