Table 1.

Description of Questions

VariableQuestionResponse Options (5 Point Likert Scale)
BurnoutTo what degree have you experienced:Not at all to extremely
During the past two weeks I have felt emotionally exhausted at work.
BurnoutTo what degree have you experienced:Not at all to extremely
During the past two weeks my job has contributed to me feeling less sensitive to others’ feelings/emotions
Traumatic stressTo what degree have you experienced:Not at all to extremely
During the COVID-19 crisis, how much exposure to death or threat of death did you perceive for yourself or your loved ones, or through witnessing it in others, or through repeatedly hearing the extreme adverse details?
Changing prioritiesBecause of the COVID-19 Pandemic, I changed my priorities about what is important in life*Strongly disagree to strongly agree
R-factorBased on your work-life experience over the past year, to what extent are you contemplating the following over the next two years?
ReduceReduce your clinical work effort (e.g., fewer hours of patient care).Strongly disagree to strongly agree
RestrictRestrict scope of practice (e.g., do less of some specific aspect of your work).Strongly disagree to strongly agree
RerouteReroute your career away from patient care (e.g., research, administration, etc.).Strongly disagree to strongly agree
RelocateRelocate, seek a new place to work.Strongly disagree to strongly agree
RetireRetire from or quit clinical medicine.Strongly disagree to strongly agree
Re-engage**Re-engage with colleagues to improve work-life well-being in your field.Strongly disagree to strongly agree
Redesign**Redesign your practice or your workflow to improve work-life well-being.Strongly disagree to strongly agree
R5: “Composite R” of first 5 R-factors that correlateTotal score of Reduce, Restrict, Re-route, Relocate, Retire
  • Notes. *“Agree (4)” and “strongly agree (5)” were scored as present for each R-factor.

  • **Reverse coded because they do not represent withdrawal from clinical care.