Prevalence of burnout syndrome among resident physicians in Syria: a cross-sectional study
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN43589298 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN43589298 |
| ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT) | Nil known |
| Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS) | Nil known |
| Protocol serial number | 2527 |
| Sponsor | University of Aleppo |
| Funder | Investigator initiated and funded |
- Submission date
- 21/05/2025
- Registration date
- 22/05/2025
- Last edited
- 22/05/2025
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Plain English summary of protocol
Background and study aims
Burnout among Syrian resident physicians is understudied. This study measures its prevalence and identifies contributing factors (e.g., workload, resources).
Who can participate?
Licensed doctors in Syria with ≥1 year of experience. Excludes non-doctors or those on recent leave.
What does the study involve?
A 15-minute anonymous survey about work conditions and burnout symptoms.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
Benefits: May inform future support programs.
Risks: Minimal (no physical harm).
Where is the study run from?
University of Aleppo (Syria)
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
February 2025 to May 2025
Who is funding the study?
Investigator initiated and funded
Who is the main contact?
Dr Mohammad Al-Jawad, mhammadjawad877@gmail.com
Contact information
Public, Scientific, Principal investigator
New Aleppo
Aleppo
963
Syria
| Phone | +963 (0)946148173 |
|---|---|
| mhammadjawad877@gmail.com |
Study information
| Primary study design | Observational |
|---|---|
| Study design | Single-centre observational cross-sectional study |
| Secondary study design | Cross sectional study |
| Study type | Participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | Burnout syndrome among resident physicians in Syria |
| Study acronym | BSARPIS |
| Study objectives | Determine the prevalence of burnout among resident physicians |
| Ethics approval(s) |
Approved 27/02/2025, University of Aleppo, Faculty of Medicine (Aleppo, Aleppo, 963, Syria; +963 (0)21 2229184; cmoffice@alepuniv.edu.sy), ref: 2527 |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Burnout syndrome |
| Intervention | This is an observational cross-sectional study with no interventions. Participants complete a one-time electronic questionnaire (15–20 minutes). Total duration: 1 month (single assessment; no follow-up). |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
The prevalence of burnout among resident physicians measured via the Burnout Assessment Tool (BAT) (27-item Likert scale). Timepoint: Single assessment. |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
1. The factors influencing the occurrence of burnout among resident physicians, analyzed from demographic/work-related questions (e.g., specialty, night shifts). |
| Completion date | 05/05/2025 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Health professional, Resident |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Lower age limit | 21 Years |
| Upper age limit | 40 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 600 |
| Total final enrolment | 530 |
| Key inclusion criteria | 1. Professional status: licensed medical doctors currently practising in Syria 2. Work experience: minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in their respective fields 3. Willingness to participate: must provide informed consent to participate in the study |
| Key exclusion criteria | 1. Non-medical staff: individuals who are not licensed medical doctors (e.g., nurses, administrative staff) 2. Less than 1 year of experience: doctors with less than 1 year of clinical experience 3. Recent leave of absence: doctors who have taken a leave of absence (e.g., maternity leave, medical leave) in the past 6 months |
| Date of first enrolment | 28/02/2025 |
| Date of final enrolment | 01/05/2025 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- Syria
Study participating centre
Syria
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | Yes |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Published as a supplement to the results publication |
| IPD sharing plan | The datasets generated and/or analysed during the current study will be published as a supplement to the results publication |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participant information sheet | Participant information sheet | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
Editorial Notes
22/05/2025: Study's existence confirmed by University of Aleppo, Faculty of Medicine.
