Decision Fatigue and Emotional Exhaustion Among Anesthesiologists

NCT07089160 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: HASEKİ KARAR
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 97
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate the level of decision fatigue among anesthesiologists actively practicing in clinical settings in Turkey and to examine its relationship with emotional exhaustion. Participants will complete an online survey including demographic information, the Decision Fatigue Scale (DFS), and the Emotional Exhaustion subscale of the Maslach Burnout Inventory. The study will explore associations between decision fatigue scores and demographic or professional variables, as well as correlations with emotional exhaustion levels. Data will be collected anonymously and analyzed to identify factors contributing to cognitive load and burnout among anesthesiologists.

Conditions

Burnout, Professional

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Decision Fatigue Score measured by the Decision Fatigue Scale (DFS)

  The primary outcome is the total score obtained from the Decision Fatigue Scale (DFS). Higher scores indicate greater decision fatigue. The scale will be administered once through an online questionnaire.

  three minutes

Interventions

Online Survey (Decision Fatigue Scale and Emotional Exhaustion Scale) BEHAVIORAL

Participants will complete an online survey including demographic questions, the Decision Fatigue Scale (DFS), and the Emotional Exhaustion subscale of the Maslach Burnout Inventory.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 24 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Actively practicing anesthesiology specialists and residents in Turkey, aged 24 years or older, who voluntarily complete an online survey.

You may qualify if:

• Actively practicing anesthesiologists (specialists or residents) in Turkey.
• Age 24 years or older.
• Voluntarily provides informed consent through the online form.
• Completes the online survey in full.

You may not qualify if:

• Health care professionals not working in the field of anesthesiology.
• Individuals who do not provide informed consent through the online form.
• Participants who submit incomplete surveys or provide patterned/invalid responses that compromise data quality.
• Physicians currently in administrative positions who are not actively involved in clinical decision-making processes.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Istinye University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Istinye Üniversity

Istanbul, Merkez Mahallesi, 34250, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

Related Publications (2)

• Pignatiello GA, Martin RJ, Hickman RL Jr. Decision fatigue: A conceptual analysis. J Health Psychol. 2020 Jan;25(1):123-135. doi: 10.1177/1359105318763510. Epub 2018 Mar 23.

  PMID: 29569950 RESULT

• Grignoli N, Manoni G, Gianini J, Schulz P, Gabutti L, Petrocchi S. Clinical decision fatigue: a systematic and scoping review with meta-synthesis. Fam Med Community Health. 2025 Feb 8;13(1):e003033. doi: 10.1136/fmch-2024-003033.

  PMID: 39922690 RESULT

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Burnout, Professional

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Occupational Stress; Occupational Diseases; Burnout, Psychological; Stress, Psychological; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior

Central Study Contacts

ilke dolgun

CONTACT

+905555485632; ilkeser2004@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assoc. prof

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 17, 2025
• First Posted: July 28, 2025
• Study Start: July 17, 2025
• Primary Completion: July 21, 2025
• Study Completion: July 25, 2025
• Last Updated: July 28, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-07

Locations

TU (1)