Taking Care of Our Own: A Multispecialty Study of Resident and Program Director Perspectives on Contributors to Burnout and Potential Interventions

Holmes, Emily G.; Connolly, AnnaMarie; Putnam, Karen; Penaskovic, Kenan M.; Denniston, Clark; Clark, Leslie H.; Rubinow, David R.; Meltzer‐Brody, Samantha

doi:10.1007/s40596-016-0590-3

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“…With a response rate of 61%, the e-mail survey of Holmes et al found a burnout rate of 69% (according to the Maslach burnout inventory) in over 300 residents across multiple specialties [4]. Of interest, the training directors in the study underestimated burnout rates among their residents.…”

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“…2 When we specifically examine the specialty of pathology, most recent estimates of burnout range from 46% to 52%, and rates of depression are estimated at 23%. 2,3 Although the rate of burnout for pathology is typically lower than that for other specialties, it still beckons the question of why one-half of pathologists are experiencing burnout? In this brief piece, the authors-as mental health experts-explore some specific sources of stress that are unique to the specialty of pathology and interventions that can be applied at the individual and programmatic levels to enhance the mental and physical well-being of residents and fellows.…”

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Unique barriers to well‐being for pathology residents and how to address them

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Mehta

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Cancer Cytopathology

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“…In interviews with colleagues possible reasons given were a lack of information and motivation to participate in scientific work due to a perceived lack of benefit for the resident. Given an increased emphasis on the importance of work-life balance in recent years [7], we hypothesize that the motivation to do extra work above the required clinical duties is a key factor influencing the recruitment rate, and thereby influences the success of completing prospective clinical trials, especially in hospitals without a strong scientific infrastructure.…”

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Swiss chocolate and free beverages to increase the motivation for scientific work amongst residents: a prospective interventional study in a non-academic teaching hospital in Switzerland

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Background: The success of a clinical trial depends on its recruitment of eligible patients; therefore, the recruitment period requires special attention. We hypothesized that with a new approach focused on continuous information and gratification, resident motivation to participate in scientific work will increase and recruitment rates will improve.Methods: Our new recruitment approach was applied to the recruitment phase of two prospective randomized trials (registered at the German Clinical Trials Register). Randomization of these trials was performed first using blinded envelopes; later a soft drink machine was used as the delivery tool of randomization as a lighthearted motivation to join scientific work and to reward the resident with free soft drinks for each recruitment. Residents were informed about the trial via a lecture and by mail. To increase interest everyone received Swiss chocolate. With a multiple choice survey we investigated the success of our actions at 6 and 12 months. Recruitment rates of the trials were evaluated and associated with the motivational approaches.Results: Our residents rated their awareness of the trials with median 9 (IQR 7;9) during the first and 8 (IQR 5;9) during the second survey and their interest in scientific work with median 7 (IQR 4;8) and 6 (IQR 5;8). The percentage of residents feeling highly motivated improved from 58% to 70%. The recruitment rates stayed stably high over time with 73% and 72% in trial 1 and 90% and 85% in trial 2; 24% of residents stated their motivation could be increased by gratifications.Conclusions: After implementation of our new recruitment approach we found positively motivated residents and high recruitment rates in the corresponding trials. We propose this procedure may help to ensure the successful initiation of clinical trials. Larger studies testing this approach are warranted.

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Taking Care of Our Own: A Multispecialty Study of Resident and Program Director Perspectives on Contributors to Burnout and Potential Interventions

Abstract: Resident distress is common and most likely due to work-life imbalance and feeling unappreciated. However, residents are reluctant to seek help. Interventions that address work-life balance and increase access to support are urgently needed in academic medical centers.

Cited by 85 publications

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“Physician Wellness” as Published in Academic Psychiatry

“Physician Wellness” as Published in Academic Psychiatry

Unique barriers to well‐being for pathology residents and how to address them

Swiss chocolate and free beverages to increase the motivation for scientific work amongst residents: a prospective interventional study in a non-academic teaching hospital in Switzerland

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