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Table 4 Associations between communication patterns and burnout: multivariable analysis

From: Investigating the association between physicians self-efficacy regarding communication skills and risk of “burnout”

Variables

OR

95% CI

P value

Factors associated with high risk of burnout

 Breaking bad news is stressful

3.01

1.26–7.19

0.013

Factors associated with low risk of burnout

 Having a consistent plan for communication

0.43

0.21–0.89

0.023

 Mastering communication skills by using textbooks and scientific literature

0.21

0.05–0.93

0.039

 Self-evaluating communication skills as good or very good

0.32

0.15–0.71

0.005

  1. Shown are only statistically significant associations
  2. Abbreviations: OR Odds Ratio, CI Confidence Interval
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