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OCTOBER 14, 2022

Survey Explores Factors in Job Satisfaction, Stress Among U.S.-Based Intensivists

Parenthood, Age, Sex and Work Hours Linked to Work–Life Balance

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Cortessa Russell, MD

A new national survey has shone a much-needed light on the state of stress, satisfaction and turnover among U.S.-based intensivists.

The survey found that while these critical care physicians report high levels of overall job satisfaction, it comes at the cost of low levels of work–life balance satisfaction and a high frequency of job stress. The survey also yielded interesting insights into factors that may affect satisfaction, stress and reasons for