Informational, Interpersonal, and Intrapersonal Communication in a Family Practice Resident Support Group

Abstract

The preliminary findings indicated the research literature on group process may have application to resident support groups. When more formalized groups like Balint groups are not available, support groups may offer a forum to facilitate the interpersonal and intrapersonal discussions and communications of residents. Recommendations derived from the support group experience and the research are given.

From Burnout to Wholehearted Engagement: A Qualitative Exploration of Psychiatry Residents’ Experience of Stress

“…3 Interventions to date have aligned with these drivers and have sought to reduce stress and foster resilience via strategies that focus on the organizational structures and culture, the individual physician, or both. 1,[20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36] Organizational strategies have included granting physicians more control over their schedules (e.g., flexible schedules); reducing administrative burdens (e.g., streamlining electronic health records); limiting work hours; decompressing work; providing coaching; and facilitating improved access to exercise, healthy food, and childcare. 1,24,28,34 Interventions focused on increasing the resilience or capacity of individual physicians to cope with stress have included training in mindfulness, deep breathing, meditation, yoga, and maintaining work-life balance.…”

“…1,24,28,34 Interventions focused on increasing the resilience or capacity of individual physicians to cope with stress have included training in mindfulness, deep breathing, meditation, yoga, and maintaining work-life balance. 1,[20][21][22]26,27,[30][31][32][33][34] To date, these types of interventions have demonstrated only modest effects.…”