Imposter Syndrome, Burnout, and Maladaptive Perfectionism Among Oncology Professionals: A Global Cross-Sectional Study

Burnout is prevalent among oncology professionals, with contributions from both structural factors and psychological pathways. In our European-centric cohort, higher impostor phenomenon (CIPS) and greater perfectionistic discrepancy (SAPS) increased burnout risk, especially in early-career clinicians. Therefore, targeted, evidence-based interventions that pair structural measures are warranted to reduce excessive workload with brief skill programs that address imposter cognitions and discrepancy while preserving high standards.