METHODS
The inventories were sent by e-mail to 78 physicians who
were still TRO residents during August-September 2011 in
Turkey. Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Maslach Burnout
Inventory, and questionnaire of sociodemographic data
(SDQ) were used. SPSS 15.0 program was used for the statistics.
RESULTS
The response rate was 58%. Various levels of mood disorder
was detected in 31% of the residents and 11% had clinical depression
levels. In terms of BS, the percentage of high levels
of emotional exhaustion was 49%, depersonalization (DP)
27%, and sense of low personal accomplishment 69%.
CONCLUSION
BS was found to be an important problem among TRO residents.
Regulations should be made in individual, institutional,
and national health policies to ensure a better quality of education
and working environment.
Keywords: Burnout; depression; radiation oncology; physician
