Burnout among medical doctors working in paediatric intensive care units in Bulgaria - Takeaways - MDSpire

Burnout among medical doctors working in paediatric intensive care units in Bulgaria

  • By

  • Mergyul Halilova

  • Darina Krumova

  • Tanya Zlateva

  • Tanya Teneva

  • Dimitar Pechilkov

  • Bogdan Mladenov

  • Blagomir Zdravkov

  • Ivan Ivanov

  • Daniela Avdjieva

  • Yoto Yotov

  • Violeta Iotova

  • June 1, 2026

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    The study evaluated burnout syndrome among physicians in Bulgarian Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs) from September to December 2023.

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    A total of 86% of surveyed doctors reported experiencing symptoms of burnout, including emotional exhaustion and feelings of being 'crushed'.

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    Despite high levels of burnout, the majority of physicians expressed job satisfaction and would choose the same specialty again.

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    The study highlights the need for specific solutions to address burnout, including establishing pediatric intensive care as a distinct specialty.

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    Burnout among healthcare professionals negatively impacts staff productivity, patient care quality, and recruitment in the medical field.

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Burnout among medical doctors working in paediatric intensive care units in Bulgaria

  • by Mergyul Halilova, Darina Krumova, Tanya Zlateva, Tanya Teneva, Dimitar Pechilkov, Bogdan Mladenov, Blagomir Zdravkov, Ivan Ivanov, Daniela Avdjieva, Yoto Yotov, Violeta Iotova

  • June 1, 2026

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