NCT07089160

Decision Fatigue and Emotional Exhaustion Among Anesthesiologists

Decision Fatigue Among Anesthesiologists: The Relationship Between Cognitive Load and Emotional Exhaustion

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 97 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Istinye University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 24 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

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

Interventions

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

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-07-17
• Primary completion: 2025-07-21
• Completion: 2025-07-25
• First posted: 2025-07-28
• Last updated: 2025-07-28

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)