An Exploratory Study of Resident Burnout and Wellness

Eckleberry-Hunt, Jodie; Lick, David J.; Boura, Judith; Hunt, Ronald; Balasubramaniam, M.; Mulhem, Elie; Fisher, Cynthia D.

doi:10.1097/acm.0b013e3181938a45

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“…There have been arguments for and against these changes, some believing that the number of procedures or experiences would increase and some arguing that they would decrease 31. Instituting mentoring programs, dedicated research, and/or dedicated teaching times have been found to improve resident satisfaction 3, 32. The Cedars‐Sinai Psychiatry Program has implemented a program via a wellness consultant to introduce cognitive‐, behavioral‐, and mindfulness‐based relaxation 3, 33, 34.…”

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A study of otolaryngology resident quality of life and sleepiness

Garcia‐Rodriguez

Sanchez

et al. 2017

Laryngoscope Investig Oto

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ObjectivesThis study aimed to determine otolaryngology residents' quality of life and sleepiness.MethodsAn electronic survey was distributed to otolaryngology residents in the United States in October 2014 and May 2015. The survey included questions from the Physician Well‐Being Index (PWBI) and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS). Data were analyzed using standard descriptive and frequency analyses, Spearman correlations, and Student's t‐test.ResultsThe 196 respondents (13% response rate) had a mean age of 29.9 years and worked an average of 70.88 hours/week. Higher PWBI score (lower quality of life) correlated with higher ESS (more sleepiness) for all respondents regardless of rotation (Spearman coefficient of .45; p = .001). PWBI scores were higher for head/neck oncology. Both PWBI and ESS scores were highest for postgraduate year two. PWBI showed a significant positive correlation with hours worked (correlation coefficient .35; p = .001) as well as a significant negative correlation with exercise time (correlation coefficient ‐.18; p = .010). There was a positive correlation between hours worked and ESS (correlation coefficient .48; p = .001).ConclusionFor the otolaryngology survey respondents, sleepiness and overall well‐being were better during the first year with a dramatic worsening during junior years followed by an improvement in the senior years. More work hours and poor quality of life was associated with less physically active residents. Focused interventions during these rotations may reduce distress, improve quality of life, and enhance learning.Level of EvidenceNA

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A study of otolaryngology resident quality of life and sleepiness

Garcia‐Rodriguez

Sanchez

et al. 2017

Laryngoscope Investig Oto

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“…Other important contributions related to bridging the gaps identified in this topic are: the evaluation of medical residents across 41 different specialties (highlighting the wide range of these areas); the high response rate achieved, which may, to a certain extent, confirm the representativeness of the data; and the empirical demonstration using instruments that assess social skills as possible protective factors against the burnout syndrome in medical residents, unlike other studies that focus predominantly on the risk factors for burnout in this population (Eckleberry-Hunt et al, 2009;Prins et al, 2007b).…”

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Associations between social skills and burnout dimensions in medical residents

Pereira-Lima

Loureiro

2017

Estud. psicol. (Campinas)

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Medical residency has been considered a stressful, overwhelming period, which can contribute to the development of burnout syndrome. Given the importance of interpersonal interactions for the professional practice of medicine, studies addressing protective factors against burnout focusing on social skills are needed. The objective of the present study was to investigate the associations between social skills and burnout dimensions in medical residents. A total of 305 residents were evaluated using the Inventário de Habilidades Sociais (Social Skills Inventory) and the Inventário da Síndrome de Burnout (Burnout Syndrome Inventory). Significant associations were found between all social skills factors and at least one burnout dimension; odds ratio results indicated a protective relationship, in which the residents with an elaborate repertoire of social skills were less likely to have indicators of burnout. Considering the fact that social skills can be learned, these results can contribute to the introduction of preventive measures.

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“…Several prior studies have attempted to determine the potential risk factors for burnout among residents. Excessive work hours [6,17,18] certain personality types [19,20] and depression [18,21,22] are among the correlates linked to higher rates of burnout. However, findings in the literature are inconsistent [6,23].…”

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confidence: 99%