Comparison between more than two groups and effect size: A non-parametric approach

Abstract

In a recent study reporting the prevalence of burnout syndrome (SB) in a sample of pediatric residents1, one of the conclusions was related to the difference in SB experience among first, second and third year residents, taking as a reference the classification of the 3 components (emotional fatigue, depersonalization and personal fulfillment) in levels (low, moderate and high).