An Analysis of Burnout and Associated Variables Among Pathologists Working in Türkiye

Yıl 2026, Cilt: 33 Sayı: 1, 33 - 39, 21.03.2026

Cansu Ünsal Mavi , İlke Evrim Seçinti

https://doi.org/10.17343/sdutfd.1696096

https://izlik.org/JA84FF44BM

Öz

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.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Burnout , Pathologist , Pathology

Etik Beyan

Ethical approval for this study was obtained from the Toros University Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Committee (Approval No: 27.09.2023/101). Participants were fully informed about the purpose of the research and the scientific use of their data. The study was conducted in accordance with the ethical principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki. Online written informed consent to participate and publish was obtained from all individual participants included in the study.

Destekleyen Kurum

This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-forprofit sectors.

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