In contrast, 29% of clinicians (95% CI: 25-33%) and 31% of staff (95% CI: 28-35%) reported "definitely burning out" or more severe symptoms on the self-defined burnout measure. Similar to other nationally representative burnout estimates, 52% of clinicians (95% CI: 47-57%) and 46% of staff (95% CI: 42-50%) reported high MBI emotional exhaustion or high MBI cynicism. (J Am Board Fam Med 27(2):229-38, 2014) and a standard question about workplace atmosphere as reported by Rassolian et al. Concurrent validity was assessed using a validated, 7-item team culture scale as reported by Willard-Grace et al. The MBI measure, calculated from a high score on either the emotional exhaustion or cynicism subscale, and a single-item measure of self-defined burnout. To identify the sensitivity, specificity, and concurrent validity of the self-defined burnout measure compared to the more established MBI measure.Ĭross-sectional survey (November 2016-January 2017).įour hundred forty-four primary care clinicians and 606 staff from three San Francisco Aarea healthcare systems. Relatively little is known about how the measures compare. Two common burnout assessments are the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and a single-item, self-defined burnout measure. Clinicians and healthcare staff report high levels of burnout.