1
|
Swartz TH, Aberg JA. Preserving the Future of Infectious Diseases: Why We Must Address the Decline in Compensation for Clinicians and Researchers. Clin Infect Dis 2023; 77:1387-1394. [PMID: 37436703 DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciad416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Revised: 07/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023] Open
Abstract
Infectious diseases (ID) physicians play a pivotal role in patient care and public health, yet concerns are mounting about their under-compensation compared with other medical specialties. This trend sees ID physicians, including new graduates, receiving lower remuneration than their general and hospital medicine peers, despite their significant contributions. The persistent disparity in compensation has been identified as a key factor behind the declining interest in the ID specialty among medical students and residents, potentially threatening patient care quality, research advancement, and diversity within the ID workforce. This viewpoint underscores the urgent need for the ID community to rally behind the Infectious Diseases Society of America in advocating for fair compensation for ID physicians and researchers. While focusing on wellness and work-life balance is vital, it is critical to address compensation, a significant source of distress for physicians. Failure to confront the issue of under-compensation promptly may jeopardize the future growth and sustainability of the ID specialty.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Talia H Swartz
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
| | - Judith A Aberg
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
McCormick AD, Lim HM, Strohacker CM, Yu S, Lowery R, Vitale C, Ligsay A, Aiyagari R, Schumacher KR, Fifer CG, Owens ST, Cousino MK. Paediatric cardiology training: burnout, fulfilment, and fears. Cardiol Young 2023; 33:2274-2281. [PMID: 36691819 DOI: 10.1017/s1047951123000148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Burnout is well characterised in physicians and residents but not in paediatric cardiology fellows, and few studies follow burnout longitudinally. Training-specific fears have been described in paediatric cardiology fellows but also have not been studied at multiple time points. This study aimed to measure burnout, training-specific fears, and professional fulfilment in paediatric cardiology fellows with the attention to time of year and year-of-training. METHODS This survey-based study included the Professional Fulfillment Index and the Impact of Events Scale as well as an investigator-designed Fellow Fears Questionnaire. Surveys were distributed at three-time points during the academic year to paediatric cardiology fellows at a large Midwestern training programme. Fellow self-reported gender and year-of-training were collected. Descriptive analyses were performed. RESULTS 10/17 (59%) of fellows completed all surveys; 60% were female, 40% in the first-year class, 40% in the second-year class, and 20% in the third-year class. At least half of the fellows reported burnout at each survey time point, with lower mean professional fulfilment scores. The second-year class, who rotate primarily in the cardiac ICU, had higher proportions of burnout than the other two classes. At least half of fellows reported that they "often" or "always" worried about not having enough clinical knowledge or skills and about work-life balance. CONCLUSIONS Paediatric cardiology fellows exhibit high proportions of burnout and training-specific fears. Interventions to mitigate burnout should be targeted specifically to training needs, including during high-acuity rotations.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Heang M Lim
- Department of Pediatrics, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
| | | | - Sunkyung Yu
- Department of Pediatrics, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
| | - Ray Lowery
- Department of Pediatrics, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
| | - Carolyn Vitale
- Department of Pediatrics, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
| | - Andrew Ligsay
- Department of Pediatrics, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
| | - Ranjit Aiyagari
- Department of Pediatrics, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
| | | | - Carlen G Fifer
- Department of Pediatrics, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
| | - Sonal T Owens
- Department of Pediatrics, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
| | | |
Collapse
|
3
|
Bogerd R, Silkens MEWM, Keuken DG, Hassink RJ, Henriques JPS, Lombarts KMJMH. Work-Related Well-Being Among Dutch Cardiologists - A National Survey. Curr Probl Cardiol 2023; 48:101538. [PMID: 36529230 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2022.101538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
Abstract
This is the first study to provide a holistic examination of cardiologists' well-being, investigating positive and negative dimensions, and its determinants. We conducted a national, multicenter, self-administered web-based questionnaire. We used frequencies to depict scores on three well-being indicators (professional fulfillment, work exhaustion and interpersonal disengagement) and performed three multiple regression analyses to elucidate their determinants. Cardiologists' mean scores (scale 1 to 5) were 3.85 (SD = 0.62) for professional fulfillment, 2.25 (SD = 0.97) for work exhaustion and 2.04 (SD = 0.80) for interpersonal disengagement. Workload, work-home interference and team atmosphere predicted the negative dimensions of well-being. Autonomy predicted cardiologists' professional fulfillment. Physician-patient interactions, person-job fit and individual resilience affected both dimensions. Dutch cardiologists score relatively high on professional fulfillment and average on work exhaustion and interpersonal disengagement. In order to foster cardiologists' well-being it is critical to increase energy providing work- and individual aspects.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Rosa Bogerd
- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Medical Psychology, Professional Performance and Compassionate Care Research Group, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
| | - Milou E W M Silkens
- Centre for Healthcare Innovation Research, Department of Health Services Research & Management, City University of London, London, UK
| | - Debby G Keuken
- Netherlands Society of Cardiology, Utrecht, the Netherlands
| | - Rutger J Hassink
- University Medical Center Utrecht, Department of Cardiology, Utrecht, the Netherlands
| | - José P S Henriques
- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Cardiology, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
| | - Kiki M J M H Lombarts
- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Medical Psychology, Professional Performance and Compassionate Care Research Group, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Webber SA, Byrne BJ, Starmer AJ, Somberg CA, Frintner MP. Examining Early Career Pediatrician Characteristics, Sacrifices, and Satisfaction. Acad Pediatr 2023; 23:587-596. [PMID: 36682450 DOI: 10.1016/j.acap.2023.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Explore relationships between pediatrician characteristics, sacrifices made for career, and career and life satisfaction. METHODS Surveys of early career pediatricians (ECPs) who recently graduated residency (2016-18), as part of the AAP Pediatrician Life and Career Experience Study (PLACES) were administered in 2019. Logistic regression analyzed association of pediatrician characteristics with personal sacrifices (a lot vs some or no sacrifices) made for one's career and whether career was worth the sacrifices made to become a physician, and association of characteristics and sacrifices with overall career and life satisfaction. RESULTS Of 918 ECPs in the cohort, 90% responded to the 2019 survey. Seventy-seven percent agreed their career was worth the sacrifices and 40% reported they made a lot of personal sacrifices for their career. In multivariable analysis, female sex was associated with lower odds of viewing career as worth the sacrifices made [adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 0.45; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.28-0.71], a higher odds of delaying starting a family [aOR 2.25; CI, 1.32-3.86] and making sacrifices in having children for career [aOR 2.60; CI, 1.48-4.58]. Those in fellowship training also reported making more sacrifices related to having children for their career [aOR 1.73; CI, 1.08-2.78]. ECPs who reported making a lot of sacrifices for their career were less likely to be satisfied with their overall career and life. CONCLUSIONS Most ECPs believe their sacrifices to become a pediatrician were worth it. Female pediatricians were less likely to feel personal sacrifices were worth it and reported more sacrifices related to having children.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sarah A Webber
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SA Webber), Madison, Wis.
| | - Bobbi J Byrne
- Section of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine (BJ Byrne), Indianapolis, Ind
| | - Amy Jost Starmer
- Department of Pediatrics, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School (AJ Starmer), Boston, Mass
| | - Chloe A Somberg
- Department of Research, American Academy of Pediatrics (CA Somberg and MP Frintner), Itasca, Ill
| | - Mary Pat Frintner
- Department of Research, American Academy of Pediatrics (CA Somberg and MP Frintner), Itasca, Ill
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Bogerd R, Debets MPM, Keuken DG, Hassink RJ, Henriques JPS, Lombarts KMJMH. The relationship between physicians' self-kindness and professional fulfillment and the mediating role of personal resilience and work-home interference: A cross-sectional study. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0284507. [PMID: 37093877 PMCID: PMC10124859 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0284507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/02/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Professional fulfillment is crucial for physicians' well-being and optimal patient care. Highly demanding work environments, perfectionism and self-critical attitudes jeopardize physicians' professional fulfillment. OBJECTIVE To explore to what extent a kinder attitude towards the self, i.e. self-kindness, was associated with physicians' professional fulfillment and whether this relationship was mediated by personal resilience and work-home interference. METHODS In 2020, cardiologists (n = 374) in the Netherlands participated in a web-based survey. Self-kindness was measured by the self-kindness subscale of the Self-Compassion Scale, personal resilience by the Brief Resilience Scale, work-home interference by the negative Work-Home Interference subscale of the Survey Work-Home Interaction-Nijmegen, and professional fulfillment by the corresponding subscale of the Professional Fulfillment Index. Using Hayes' SPSS macro PROCESS v3.5, the authors tested the parallel mediation model. RESULTS Self-kindness was not directly associated with professional fulfillment (direct effect = .042, p = .36, 95% CI: -0.048, 0.132). Self-kindness was indirectly related to professional fulfillment through individual resilience (indirect effect = .049, 95% CI: .020, 0.086) and work-home interference (indirect effect = .057, 95% CI: .023, 096). CONCLUSIONS This study suggests that improving physicians' self-kindness may enhance professional fulfillment through personal resilience and work-home interference. Our findings may stimulate and remind physicians to be kind towards themselves as it may benefit them and their patients.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Rosa Bogerd
- Department of Medical Psychology, Professional Performance & Compassionate Care Research Group, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
| | - Maarten P M Debets
- Department of Medical Psychology, Professional Performance & Compassionate Care Research Group, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
| | - Debby G Keuken
- The Netherlands Society of Cardiology, Utrecht, The Netherlands
| | - Rutger J Hassink
- Department of Cardiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
| | - José P S Henriques
- The Netherlands Society of Cardiology, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Department of Cardiology, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
| | - Kiki M J M H Lombarts
- Department of Medical Psychology, Professional Performance & Compassionate Care Research Group, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Sakamoto JT, Lee J, Lu DW, Sundaram V, Bird SB, Blomkalns AL, Alvarez A. Factors driving burnout and professional fulfillment among emergency medicine residents: A national wellness survey by the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine. AEM EDUCATION AND TRAINING 2022; 6:S5-S12. [PMID: 35783080 PMCID: PMC9222870 DOI: 10.1002/aet2.10746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Revised: 09/10/2021] [Accepted: 09/14/2021] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES This study aimed to identify rates of and contributors to burnout and professional fulfillment among emergency medicine (EM) resident physicians. METHODS This was a cross-sectional, national survey of resident members of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM). Primary outcomes were burnout and professional fulfillment measured using a previously validated instrument with additional domains pertaining to the academic environment. The survey included question domains examining organizational factors (e.g., academic work environment, satisfaction with training, electronic health records, values alignment, and control over schedule) and individual factors (e.g., self-compassion, meaningfulness of clinical work, impact of work on health and personal relationships, perceived appreciation, thoughts of attrition, and expectations of the field of EM). Logistic regression was performed to determine the relationships between the primary outcomes and each domain. RESULTS The survey was sent electronically to 2641 SAEM resident members. A total of 275 residents completed the survey with a response rate of 10.4%. A total of 151 (55%) respondents were male, and 210 (76%) were White. A total of 132 (48%) residents reported burnout, and 75 (28%) reported professional fulfillment. All organizational and individual factors were significantly associated with both primary outcomes. EM residents reported that meaningfulness of clinical work had the most significant positive association with professional fulfillment (adjusted odds ratio [OR] 2.2 [95% confidence interval {CI} 1.8-2.7]) and negative association with burnout (adjusted OR 0.46 [95% CI 0.37-0.56]). Thoughts of attrition from academics and accurate expectations of EM were also associated with both primary outcomes, with adjusted ORs (95% CIs) of 0.40 (0.21-0.72) and 5.6 (1.9-23.8) for professional fulfillment and 4.1 (2.5-7.1) and 0.19 (0.08-0.40) for burnout, respectively. CONCLUSIONS This study found a high prevalence of burnout and a low prevalence of professional fulfillment among EM residents. Multiple factors were significantly associated with each occupational phenomenon, with meaningfulness of clinical work demonstrating the strongest relationships with burnout and professional fulfillment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Justin Lee
- Stanford University School of MedicineStanfordCaliforniaUSA
| | - Dave W. Lu
- University of Washington School of MedicineSeattleWashingtonUSA
| | | | - Steven B. Bird
- UMassMemorial Healthcare and University of Massachusetts Medical School WorcesterWorcesterMassachusettsUSA
| | | | - Al'ai Alvarez
- Stanford University School of MedicineStanfordCaliforniaUSA
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Beck J, Falco CN, O'Hara KL, Bassett HK, Randall CL, Cruz S, Hanson JL, Dean W, Senturia K. The Norms and Corporatization of Medicine Influence Physician Moral Distress in the United States. TEACHING AND LEARNING IN MEDICINE 2022:1-11. [PMID: 35466844 DOI: 10.1080/10401334.2022.2056740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
PhenomenonMoral distress, which occurs when someone's moral integrity is seriously compromised because they feel unable to act in accordance with their core values and obligations, is an increasingly important concern for physicians. Due in part to limited understanding of the root causes of moral distress, little is known about which approaches are most beneficial for mitigating physicians' distress. Our objective was to describe system-level factors in United States (U.S.) healthcare that contribute to moral distress among pediatric hospitalist attendings and pediatric residents.ApproachIn this qualitative study, we conducted one-on-one semi-structured interviews with pediatric hospitalist attendings and pediatric residents from 4 university-affiliated, freestanding children's hospitals in the U.S. between August 2019 and February 2020. Data were coded with an iteratively developed codebook, categorized into themes, and then synthesized.FindingsWe interviewed 22 hospitalists and 18 residents. Participants described in detail how the culture of medicine created a context that cultivated moral distress. Norms of medical education and the practice of medicine created conflicts between residents' strong sense of professional responsibility to serve the best interests of their patients and the expectations of a hierarchical system of decision-making. The corporatization of the U.S. healthcare system created administrative and financial pressures that conflicted with the moral responsibility felt by both residents and hospitalists to provide the care that their patients and families needed.InsightsThese findings highlight the critical role of systemic sources of moral distress. These findings suggest that system-level interventions must supplement existing interventions that target individual health care providers. Preventing and managing moral distress will require a broad approach that addresses systemic drivers, such as the corporatization of medicine, which are entrenched in the culture of medicine.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jimmy Beck
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
| | - Carla N Falco
- Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
| | - Kimberly L O'Hara
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, CO, USA
| | - Hannah K Bassett
- Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA
| | - Cameron L Randall
- Department of Oral Health Sciences, University of Washington School of Dentistry, Seattle, Washington, USA
| | - Stephanie Cruz
- Department of Oral Health Sciences, University of Washington School of Dentistry, Seattle, Washington, USA
| | - Janice L Hanson
- Department of Medicine, Washington University in Saint Louis School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO, USA
| | - Wendy Dean
- Moral Injury of Healthcare LLC, Carlisle, PA, USA
| | - Kirsten Senturia
- Department of Health Services, University of Washington School of Public Health, Seattle, WA, USA
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Mental Well-Being and Job Satisfaction of Hospital Physicians during COVID-19: Relationships with Efficacy Beliefs, Organizational Support, and Organizational Non-Technical Skills. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19063734. [PMID: 35329420 PMCID: PMC8948767 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19063734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Revised: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
The COVID-19 outbreak has led worldwide governments to take preventive measures to contain the spread of the virus and its extraordinary demands upon healthcare workers. Consequently, healthcare workers have been under high pressures, putting them at risk of developing adverse outcomes. The present study aims to investigate the psychological and organizational factors that contributed to physicians’ well-being during the pandemic. A total of 78 Italian physicians participated in the study. They completed a self-report questionnaire measuring efficacy beliefs, orientation towards patient engagement, job satisfaction, non-technical skills, organizational support, sense of belonging to the hospital, job satisfaction, and mental well-being. Physicians’ sense of belonging to their hospital, efficacy beliefs about their organizations and communication with patients, as well as non-technical skills related to communication and risk awareness were positively associated with job satisfaction. In addition, the latter and sense of belonging to own hospital were positively associated with mental well-being. These findings may guide policymakers and healthcare organizations managers to consider the potential psychosocial factors related to physicians’ well-being and the required preventive measures that can help in enhancing their human and organizational resources to cope with stressful situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Collapse
|
9
|
McKinley T. Toward Useful Interventions for Burnout in Academic Medical Faculty: The Case for Unit-Specific Approaches. THE JOURNAL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION IN THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS 2022; 42:e69-e74. [PMID: 34609350 DOI: 10.1097/ceh.0000000000000389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Despite a plethora of research on the topic of physician burnout, drivers and interventions are poorly understood. This study aimed to create a holistic picture of burnout drivers in academic medical faculty within a single department of a large, research university to better inform organization-sponsored interventions. METHODS The author used interpretive phenomenological analysis and the Job Demands-Resources model in this qualitative study. Full-time academic medical faculty completed two semistructured interviews approximately 6 months apart. Transcripts were coded using deductive and inductive coding. RESULTS Twenty-two faculty members participated in both interviews. Factors affecting burnout depended on individual and unit-level context, but interpersonal factors such as relationships with colleagues and interaction with learners created meaning for faculty or drove intention to leave the university. All participants reported personal coping mechanisms, and none participated in organization-sponsored, individual-level interventions. DISCUSSION In striving for meaningful burnout interventions, organizations should promote interpersonal factors (relationships with colleagues and meaningful interaction with learners) and provide protected time for faculty for their own personal coping. Research has suggested moving toward a universal burnout driver and intervention plan, but these data point toward the need for unit-specific study and interventions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tara McKinley
- Dr. McKinley: LEAD, College of Education and Human Development, Louisville, KY
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Kakarala SE, Prigerson HG. Covid-19 and Increased Risk of Physician Suicide: A Call to Detoxify the U.S. Medical System. Front Psychiatry 2022; 13:791752. [PMID: 35222114 PMCID: PMC8864162 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.791752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Accepted: 01/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Suicide among physicians is a longstanding problem, with risk factors exacerbated by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. In this article, we explore suicidal thoughts and behaviors among physicians and risk factors created or intensified by the work environment, such as overwork and loss of autonomy. We discuss the ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic has made the medical work environment more stressful (e.g. greater exposure to traumatic experiences and employment insecurity) and, consequently, elevated physician suicide risk. We also review evidence that the medical system in the United States has not adequately protected physicians' mental health. Lack of confidentiality, stigma, cost, and time, as well as intrusive medical licensing applications, remain barriers to physicians seeking help. Work pressures imposed by insurance companies and financial incentives to increase revenue while cutting costs compound physicians' work stress. We conclude that system-wide changes to the practice of medicine and policies regarding healthcare delivery are needed to improve physicians' work environments, as is research addressing the impact of the interventions to reduce their suicidal risk. The proposed changes, and greater access to timely and confidential mental health services amid and in the aftermath of the pandemic, may prove promising approaches to reduce physicians' suicide risk.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sophia E Kakarala
- Cornell Center for Research on End-of-Life Care, Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, United States
| | - Holly G Prigerson
- Cornell Center for Research on End-of-Life Care, Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, United States.,Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, United States
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Delgado E, Meza Mori G, Barboza E, Rojas Briceño NB, Torres Guzmán C, Oliva-Cruz M, Chavez-Quintana SG, Salas López R, López de la Lama R, Sevillano-Ríos CS, Sarmiento F. Efectividad de áreas de conservación privada comunal en bosques montanos nublados del norte de Perú. PIRINEOS 2021. [DOI: 10.3989/pirineos.2021.176006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
Abstract
Las Áreas de Conservación Privada (ACP) son uno de los mecanismos de conservación, gestionadas por ciudadanos privados que más protagonismo han adquirido en los escenarios de conservación local en los últimos años. En este estudio evaluamos la efectividad de cuatro ACP gestionadas por comunidades locales (CC). Se aplicó el Índice de Efectividad Compuesto (IEC) para determinar la efectividad del diseño, la integridad ecológica y la gestión. Los resultados muestran sistemas de gestión con una efectividad media, tres de las cuatro ACP evaluados (Copallín, Huaylla Belén-Colcamar y Tilacancha) reportan un diseño efectivo. Los rangos altitudinales protegidos están entre 2500 y 3500 m.s.n.m., con un índice de representatividad de la superficie promedio de 4,55% con respecto al área conservada en la categoría ACP para el departamento de Amazonas. La evaluación de la integridad ecológica indica que las ACP presentan menor superficie transformada (TS) (0-10%) y mayor TS en sus áreas circundantes, especialmente en el ACP Tilacancha (13,37% de TS en un buffer de 1,5 km). La suma ponderada de los índices individuales resulta en índices de efectividad compuestos de mayor a menor para el ACP Copallín (2,22), Hierba Buena Allpayacku (1,82), Huaylla Belen Colcamar (1,81) y Tilacancha (1,56).
Collapse
|
12
|
Jaga A, Guetterman TC. The value of mixed methods work-family research for human resource management: a review and agenda. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/09585192.2021.1964092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Ameeta Jaga
- School of Management Studies, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, South Africa
| | - Timothy C. Guetterman
- Michigan Mixed Methods Program, Department of Family Medicine, Co-Director of Michigan Mixed Methods Program, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Finkelstein C, Ordway A, Johnson KL. Faculty wellness in academic medicine: Addressing stressors in the workplace. Work 2021; 69:1075-1081. [PMID: 34219700 DOI: 10.3233/wor-213537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Burnout is widely regarded as a syndrome resulting from chronic occupational stress. While physician burnout has been the subject of extensive research, physician wellness has been proposed as an alternative framework for understanding physician distress. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand the organizational context of faculty wellness within an academic health care system. METHODS Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 24 chairs of clinical and non-clinical departments in a US university school of medicine. RESULTS Chairs described several system-level factors perceived to interfere with faculty wellness such as a stricter regulatory environment, the loss of professional autonomy, the up or out promotion system, limitless hours, and the rise of shadow work. While all chairs articulated some degree of responsibility for the wellness of their faculty, some said they lacked the skills or knowledge of resources to fully engage in this role. CONCLUSIONS Findings from this study are consistent with recent research on physician burnout, which has pivoted from describing burnout as an individual responsibility to including the professional, organizational, and societal factors which likely contribute to physician job satisfaction and well-being. As health care organizations, including academic medical centers, move toward systems-based solutions for physician occupational health, it will be incumbent upon organizational leaders to make administrative decisions favoring physician wellness.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Claudia Finkelstein
- College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA
| | - Anne Ordway
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
| | - Kurt L Johnson
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Gamble RM, Pregnall AM, Deng A, Ehrenfeld JM, Talley J. U.S. medical school admissions and enrollment practices: status of LGBTQ inclusivity. J Osteopath Med 2021; 121:787-793. [PMID: 34256423 DOI: 10.1515/jom-2021-0062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Accepted: 06/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
Abstract
CONTEXT The failure to collect information on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) identity in healthcare and medical education is a part of a systemic problem that limits academic medical institutions' ability to address LGBTQ health disparities. OBJECTIVES To determine whether accurate sexual and gender minority (SGM) demographic data is being consistently collected for all US medical schools during admissions and enrollment, and whether differences exist between collection practices at osteopathic and allopathic schools. METHODS Secure, confidential electronic were sent via email in July 2019 to 180 osteopathic (n=42) and allopathic (n=138) medical schools identified through the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Student Guide to Osteopathic Medical Colleges database and the American Association of Medical Colleges Medical School Admissions Requirements database. The nine question survey remained open through October 2019 and queried for; (1) the ability of students to self report SGM status during admissions and enrollment; and (2) availability of SGM specific resources and support services for students. Chi square analysis and the test for equality of proportions were performed. RESULTS Seventy five of 180 (41.7%) programs responded to the survey; 74 provided at least partial data. Of the 75 respondent schools, 55 (73.3%) allowed applicants to self report a gender identity other than male or female, with 49 (87.5%) of those being allopathic schools compared with 6 (31.6%) osteopathic schools. Similarly, 15 (20.0%) allowed applicants to report sexual orientation, with 14 (25.5%) of those being allopathic schools compared with one (5.3%) osteopathic school. Fifty four of 74 (73.0%) programs allowed matriculants to self report a gender identity other than male or female; 11 of 74 (14.7%) allowed matriculants to report sexual orientation. CONCLUSIONS Demographics collection practices among American medical education programs that responded to our survey indicated that they undervalued sexual orientation and gender identity, with osteopathic programs being less likely than allopathic programs to report inclusive best practices in several areas. American medical education programs, and their supervising bodies, must update their practices with respect to the collection of sexual orientation and gender identity demographics as part of a holistic effort to address SGM health disparities.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Reid M Gamble
- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kansas City University, Kansas City, MO, USA.,College of Biosciences, Department of Bioethics, Kansas City University, Kansas City, MO, USA.,Program for LGBTQ Health, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
| | - Andrew M Pregnall
- Program for LGBTQ Health, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA.,Institute of Health Informatics, University College London, London, UK.,Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
| | - Angie Deng
- Program for LGBTQ Health, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA.,School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
| | - Jesse M Ehrenfeld
- Program for LGBTQ Health, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA.,Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA.,Department of Anesthesiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
| | - Jan Talley
- Department of Behavioral Health, Kansas City University, Kansas City, MO, USA.,Department of Research, Kansas City University, Kansas City, MO, USA.,Department of Specialty Medicine, Kansas City University, Kansas City, MO, USA
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Bayer ND, Taylor A, Fallon A, Wang H, Santolaya JL, Bamat TW, Washington N. Pediatric Residents' Sense of Meaning in Their Work: Is This Value Related to Higher Specialty Satisfaction and Reduced Burnout? Acad Pediatr 2021; 21:557-563. [PMID: 33127591 DOI: 10.1016/j.acap.2020.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2020] [Revised: 10/19/2020] [Accepted: 10/20/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Physician wellness is frequently measured as the absence of burnout, rather than the perception of meaningful work. This study of pediatric residents aimed to test the hypothesis that their sense of meaning at work is associated positively with specialty satisfaction and negatively with burnout. METHODS In June 2018, we surveyed residents at a large urban pediatrics program, using the Work and Meaning Inventory (WAMI), the Global Specialty Satisfaction measure, and a single-item burnout measure. Residents were surveyed at the end of their intern, second or third/fourth year. We compared resident responses to outcome measures by year, gender, race, and type of program (pediatrics and medicine-pediatrics). We assessed the associations between WAMI scores and specialty satisfaction using linear regression and between WAMI scores and burnout using logistic regression, both adjusted for residency year and characteristics. RESULTS The survey was completed by 119/154 (77.3%) residents. Mean WAMI score was 40.6 ± 5.6 (standard deviation), mean specialty satisfaction score was 11.9 ± 2.4, and 48.7% (58/119) of residents reported burnout with no significant differences in scores by residency year, gender, race, or type of program (all P > .05). Residents' WAMI scores were positively associated with specialty satisfaction (r = +0.57, P < .001) and negatively associated with burnout (adjusted odds ratio = 0.80, 95% confidence interval 0.73-0.89). CONCLUSIONS Pediatric residents' sense of meaning at work was significantly positively associated with specialty satisfaction and negatively associated with burnout. We recommend that efforts to improve resident wellness focus on interventions to foster meaning in work, such as supporting team cohesion and autonomy in job design.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Nathaniel D Bayer
- University of Rochester, Golisano Children's Hospital (ND Bayer, A Fallon, and H Wang), Rochester, NY.
| | - April Taylor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (A Taylor, JL Santolaya, TW Bamat, and N Washington), Philadelphia, Pa
| | - Anne Fallon
- University of Rochester, Golisano Children's Hospital (ND Bayer, A Fallon, and H Wang), Rochester, NY
| | - Hongyue Wang
- University of Rochester, Golisano Children's Hospital (ND Bayer, A Fallon, and H Wang), Rochester, NY
| | - Jacobo L Santolaya
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (A Taylor, JL Santolaya, TW Bamat, and N Washington), Philadelphia, Pa
| | - Tara W Bamat
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (A Taylor, JL Santolaya, TW Bamat, and N Washington), Philadelphia, Pa
| | - Nicole Washington
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (A Taylor, JL Santolaya, TW Bamat, and N Washington), Philadelphia, Pa
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Ferschl MB, Boscardin C, Ravula N, Infosino A. Implementation and Assessment of a Visiting Scholar Exchange Program in Pediatric Anesthesiology to Promote Junior Faculty and Fellow Professional Development. THE JOURNAL OF EDUCATION IN PERIOPERATIVE MEDICINE : JEPM 2021; 23:E661. [PMID: 34104675 PMCID: PMC8168571 DOI: 10.46374/volxxiii_issue2_infosino] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Junior faculty in academic medicine often struggle with establishing their careers, resulting in low promotion and high attrition rates. Fellows also grapple with the decision to pursue careers in academic medicine. We report on the implementation and evaluation of a novel faculty and fellows exchange program that promotes career development. METHODS In 2017, the University of California San Francisco created a reciprocal faculty exchange program called the Visiting Scholars in Pediatric Anesthesia Program (ViSiPAP). ViSiPAP expanded to involve 17 institutions across the United States. Fellows from 3 of the institutions were paired with faculty mentors to create Fellow/Faculty ViSiPAP. An initial postparticipation survey was sent after each exchange, and a follow-up survey in 2020 assessed ViSiPAP's impact. RESULTS Fifty-three faculty participated in ViSiPAP and gave 66 presentations, and 20 fellows from 3 institutions gave 20 presentations. The initial postparticipation survey response rate was 88%, and the follow-up survey response rate was 74%. Survey responses indicated that ViSiPAP enhanced fellow and faculty well-being, improved didactic conferences, and provided opportunities for networking and collaborating. The follow-up survey indicated that participation in ViSiPAP led to 45 online academic publications, 39 additional invited presentations, and 8 authorships in peer-reviewed academic journals. CONCLUSIONS ViSiPAP is a successful professional development program for both fellows and junior faculty in pediatric anesthesia. Our program successfully introduced the participants into the pediatric anesthesia community and jumpstarted academic careers. Participation in ViSiPAP led to increased scholarly output and assisted with faculty promotion. This combined fellow/faculty exchange program is a novel approach to professional development and is broadly applicable to other disciplines in academic medicine.
Collapse
|
17
|
Giess CS, Ip IK, Cochon LR, Gupte A, Dudley JC, Boland GW, Khorasani R. Predictors of Self-Reported Burnout Among Radiology Faculty at a Large Academic Medical Center. J Am Coll Radiol 2020; 17:1684-1691. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2020.01.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2019] [Revised: 01/30/2020] [Accepted: 01/31/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
|
18
|
Miyasaki JM, Maplethorpe E, Yuan Y, Keran C, Gross RA. Leadership, recognition awards, and publication by men and women in the American Academy of Neurology. Neurology 2020; 95:e3313-e3320. [DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000010810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2019] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Abstract
ObjectiveTo study sex differences with respect to publications, leadership, and recognition awards in the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) in light of recent research highlighting inequities in these domains.MethodsWe examined medical school graduation, neurology residency (using American Medical Association and American Council for Graduate Medical Education data), membership in the AAN, first and last authorship in Neurology®, membership on AAN committees, and AAN recognition awards by sex for 1997, 2007, and 2017.ResultsFemale medical students were less likely to enter neurology residency in 1997 only. In 2007 and 2017, there was no proportionate difference between men and women as last author, a surrogate for senior member of the author panel. In 2017, women were proportionately more likely to be first authors than men, a surrogate for principal investigator of the study. Committee membership was less for women in 1997 and 2007 (p < 0.001) but was not proportionately different in 2017 (p = 0.534). Women were proportionately more likely to receive recognition awards in all years studied (1997 p = 0.008, 2007 p < 0.001, 2017 p < 0.001), although absolute numbers of women were lower.ConclusionsFemale membership, leadership (through committee membership), and publications as last author were lower in 1997 in the AAN. These same metrics demonstrated substantial proportionate changes, with no differences in last authorship in 2007 and 2017, greater likelihood for women to be first author in 2017, no differences in committee membership in 2017, and greater likelihood of receiving awards determined by merit in all 3 years.
Collapse
|
19
|
Webber S, Babal JC, Shadman KA, Coller RJ, Moreno MA. Exploring Academic Pediatrician Perspectives of Factors Impacting Physician Well-Being. Acad Pediatr 2020; 20:833-839. [PMID: 32097783 DOI: 10.1016/j.acap.2020.02.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2019] [Revised: 02/10/2020] [Accepted: 02/16/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Promotion of physician well-being has emerged as a national priority, yet meaningful interventions depend on further understanding the factors that promote and detract from physician well-being. The aim of this study was to better understand the perspectives of academic pediatricians regarding the factors influencing their well-being. METHODS We conducted a qualitative study using grounded theory methodology. In June 2018, we performed facilitated focus groups with academic pediatric faculty at our institution. Focus groups were audio recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using the constant comparative method to identify key themes. RESULTS Fifty-four pediatricians participated in the focus groups. Key themes included 1) pediatricians feel inundated by collective professional and personal pressures, 2) pediatricians feel they have lost control over how time at work is spent, and 3) obscured professional-personal boundaries can cause erosion of personal life. CONCLUSIONS Pediatricians identified 3 key barriers to well-being: collective pressures, including increasing and competing academic and clinical responsibilities; low value tasks that consume their time; and erosion of personal life. This study adds to the growing literature describing physician well-being as strongly influenced by workplace factors, and offers examples of modifiable factors for further investigation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sarah Webber
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wis.
| | - Jessica C Babal
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wis
| | - Kristin A Shadman
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wis
| | - Ryan J Coller
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wis
| | - Megan A Moreno
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wis
| |
Collapse
|
20
|
Motaparthi K. Hot button topics: Corporate influence, diversity, and wellness in dermatology. Clin Dermatol 2020; 38:271-274. [PMID: 32563336 DOI: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2020.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Kiran Motaparthi
- Department of Dermatology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
21
|
Abstract
Physician wellness is a critical component of any effective health care system, as physicians serve essential roles as diagnosticians, surgeons, and leaders in medical care. Physician burnout, defined as a combination of the presence of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a diminished sense of personal accomplishment, is an increasingly recognized problem in the US health care system, as rates of burnout among physicians are on the rise, now exceeding 50%. To date, few studies have examined the impact of burnout on dermatologists specifically, but existing studies evaluating physicians collectively have shed light on the problem that exists in our specialty. This review focuses on the causes of physician dissatisfaction and burnout and provides an overview on interventions to mitigate them while emphasizing wellness; where applicable, special emphasis is placed on dermatologists.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Drew J B Kurtzman
- Department of Dermatology, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Beavercreek, Ohio, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
22
|
Weinlander EE, Gaza EJ, Winget M. Impact of Mind-Body Medicine Professional Skills Training on Healthcare Professional Burnout. Glob Adv Health Med 2020; 9:2164956120906396. [PMID: 32082951 PMCID: PMC7005968 DOI: 10.1177/2164956120906396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2019] [Revised: 10/22/2019] [Accepted: 01/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Healthcare professional burnout has reached epidemic proportions, with downstream effects on personal and patient health and on our institutions. Solutions lie in the domains of work culture, operational efforts, and personal strategies. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the impact of a 5-day mind-body medicine professional training program on burnout and quality of life. METHODS We conducted pre- and postevaluation of a mind-body medicine skills training for healthcare professionals on 6 wellness domains using 2 validated instruments: the Maslach Burnout Inventory and the Professional Quality of Life Survey. RESULTS There was a statistically significant improvement in changes in emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, personal accomplishment, compassion satisfaction, burnout, and secondary traumatic stress which was sustained at 12 months. Largest relative improvements occurred in emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, 22% and 21%, respectively. CONCLUSION In addition to providing an important patient care skill set, mind-body medicine training may be an effective way to mitigate burnout and improve healthcare professional well-being.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Eva Elisabeth Weinlander
- Division of Primary Care and Population Health, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
| | - Eric Jay Gaza
- Evaluation Science Unit of the Division of Primary Care and Population Health, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
| | - Marcy Winget
- Department of Medicine, Evaluation Science Unit of the Division of Primary Care and Population Health, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
| |
Collapse
|
23
|
Olson K, Marchalik D, Farley H, Dean SM, Lawrence EC, Hamidi MS, Rowe S, McCool JM, O'Donovan CA, Micek MA, Stewart MT. Organizational strategies to reduce physician burnout and improve professional fulfillment. Curr Probl Pediatr Adolesc Health Care 2019; 49:100664. [PMID: 31588019 DOI: 10.1016/j.cppeds.2019.100664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
Abstract
Burnout is highly prevalent among physicians and has been associated with negative outcomes for physicians, patients, staff, and health-care organizations. Reducing physician burnout and increasing physician well-being is a priority. Systematic reviews suggest that organization-based interventions are more effective in reducing physician burnout than interventions targeted at individual physicians. This consensus review by leaders in the field across multiple institutions presents emerging trends and exemplary evidence-based strategies to improve professional fulfillment and reduce physician burnout using Stanford's tripartite model of physician professional fulfillment as an organizing framework: practice efficiency, culture, and personal resilience to support physician well-being. These strategies include leadership traits, latitude of control and autonomy, collegiality, diversity, teamwork, top-of-license workflows, electronic health record (EHR) usability, peer support, confidential mental health services, work-life integration and reducing barriers to practicing a healthy lifestyle. The review concludes with evidence-based recommendations on establishing an effective physician wellness program.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kristine Olson
- Yale School of Medicine, Yale New Haven Health, 20 York Street, New Haven, CT 06510, United States.
| | - Daniel Marchalik
- Medstar Health, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, United States
| | - Heather Farley
- Christiana Care Health System, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Wilmington, DE, United States
| | - Shannon M Dean
- University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, United States
| | | | - Maryam S Hamidi
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford Medicine WellMD Center, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, United States
| | - Susannah Rowe
- Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, United States
| | - Joanne M McCool
- The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States
| | | | - Mark A Micek
- University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, United States
| | - Miriam T Stewart
- The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States
| |
Collapse
|
24
|
Fong HF, Tamene M, Morley DS, Morris A, Estela MG, Singerman A, Bair-Merritt MH. Perceptions of the Implementation of Pediatric Behavioral Health Integration in 3 Community Health Centers. Clin Pediatr (Phila) 2019; 58:1201-1211. [PMID: 31394918 DOI: 10.1177/0009922819867454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Pediatric behavioral health integration (BHI) represents a promising approach to address unmet child mental health need but little research exists to guide BHI implementation. Through in-depth interviews with 38 professionals involved in a comprehensive pediatric BHI initiative at 3 community health centers, we explored perceptions of the impact of BHI on clinical practice, and facilitators and barriers to BHI implementation. Professionals identified 2 overarching themes about the impact of BHI on clinical practice (greater interdisciplinary collaboration/communication and enhanced provider wellness); 5 themes about facilitators of BHI (staff buy-in for BHI, leadership support, staff belonging to the same team culturally and/or structurally, co-location with close physical proximity, and data-driven quality improvement); and 5 themes about barriers to BHI (inadequate clinician staffing, insufficient space, limited provider time, billing/reimbursement issues, and care coordination challenges). Future pediatric BHI efforts may consider these findings to develop strategies to promote facilitators and reduce barriers during implementation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hiu-Fai Fong
- Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
25
|
Tso HH, Parikh JR. Embracing social media in the era of work-life integration. Clin Imaging 2019; 58:191-193. [PMID: 31479851 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2019.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2019] [Revised: 07/09/2019] [Accepted: 07/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
Abstract
Radiology practices are leveraging social media for networking, education, branding, and marketing. This change inherently requires radiologists to increase their engagement in social media and may negatively affect work-life integration and contribute to radiologist burnout. In this article, we describe specific strategies that radiology practices may deploy to help balance work-life integration.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hilda H Tso
- Department of Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., CPB5.3208, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
| | - Jay R Parikh
- Department of Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., CPB5.3208, Houston, TX 77030, USA
| |
Collapse
|
26
|
Aggarwal R, Kim K, O'Donohoe J, Kleinschmit K. Implementing Organizational Strategies for Resident Well-being: Practical Tips. ACADEMIC PSYCHIATRY : THE JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENCY TRAINING AND THE ASSOCIATION FOR ACADEMIC PSYCHIATRY 2019; 43:400-404. [PMID: 30805860 DOI: 10.1007/s40596-019-01045-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2018] [Accepted: 02/14/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
Affiliation(s)
| | - Kristen Kim
- Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
27
|
Fargen KM, Arthur AS, Leslie-Mazwi T, Garner RM, Aschenbrenner CA, Wolfe SQ, Ansari SA, Dabus G, Spiotta A, Mokin M, Linfante I, Mocco J, Hirsch JA. A survey of burnout and professional satisfaction among United States neurointerventionalists. J Neurointerv Surg 2019; 11:1100-1104. [PMID: 30975735 DOI: 10.1136/neurintsurg-2019-014833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2019] [Revised: 03/11/2019] [Accepted: 03/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND The toll of burnout on healthcare is significant and associated with physician depression and medical errors. OBJECTIVE To assess the prevalence and risk factors for burnout among neurointerventionalists. METHODS A 39-question online survey containing questions about neurointerventional practice and the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey for medical personnel was distributed to members of major US neurointerventional physician societies. RESULTS 320 responses were received. Median (interquartile range) composite scores for emotional exhaustion were 25 (16-35), depersonalization 7 (4-12), and personal accomplishment 39 (35-44). 164/293 respondents (56%) met established criteria for burnout. There was no significant relationship between training background, practice setting, call frequency, or presence of a senior partner on burnout prevalence. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that feeling underappreciated by hospital leadership (OR=3.71; p<0.001) and covering more than one hospital on call (OR=1.96; p=0.01) were strongly associated with burnout. Receiving additional compensation for a call was independently protective against burnout (OR= 0.70; p=0.005). CONCLUSIONS This survey of United States neurointerventional physicians demonstrated a self-reported burnout prevalence of 56%, which is similar to the national average among physicians across other specialties. Additional compensation for a call was a significant protective factor against burnout. In addition, feeling underappreciated by departmental or hospital leadership and covering more than one hospital while on call were associated with greater odds of burnout.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kyle M Fargen
- Neurosurgery, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston Salem, North Carolina, USA
| | - Adam S Arthur
- UT Department of Neurosurgery/Semmes-Murphey Clinic, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
| | | | - Rebecca M Garner
- Neurosurgery, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston Salem, North Carolina, USA
| | - Carol A Aschenbrenner
- Biostatistics, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
| | - Stacey Q Wolfe
- Neurosurgery, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston Salem, North Carolina, USA
| | - Sameer A Ansari
- Radiology, Neurology, and Neurological Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
| | - Guilherme Dabus
- Interventional Neuroradiology and Neuroendovascular Surgery, Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute and Baptist Neuroscience Center, Miami, Florida, USA
| | - Alejandro Spiotta
- Neurosciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
| | - Maxim Mokin
- Neurosurgery, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
| | - Italo Linfante
- Baptist Cardiac and Vascular Institute, Miami, Florida, USA
| | - J Mocco
- The Mount Sinai Health System, New York, New York, USA
| | - Joshua A Hirsch
- Interventional Neuroradiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
| |
Collapse
|
28
|
Chetlen AL, Chan TL, Ballard DH, Frigini LA, Hildebrand A, Kim S, Brian JM, Krupinski EA, Ganeshan D. Addressing Burnout in Radiologists. Acad Radiol 2019; 26:526-533. [PMID: 30711406 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2018.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 100] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2018] [Revised: 07/03/2018] [Accepted: 07/05/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
Abstract
Burnout is a global health problem affecting physicians across all medical specialties. Radiologists, in particular, experience high rates of burn out, and this trend has only continued to worsen. The "Promoting Health and Wellness for Radiologists Task Force of the Association of University Radiologists-Radiology Research Alliance" presents a review of the prevalence, causes, and impact of burnout among radiology faculty and trainees, and a discussion on strategies for overcoming burnout and promoting overall health and well-being among radiologists.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Alison L Chetlen
- Penn State Health, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Department of Radiology, Division of Breast Imaging, 30 Hope Drive, Suite 1800 EC 008, Hershey, PA 17033.
| | - Tiffany L Chan
- Penn State Health, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Department of Radiology, Hershey, PA 17033
| | - David H Ballard
- Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
| | | | | | - Shannon Kim
- Eastern Virginia Medical School, Department of Radiology, Norfolk, VA 23501
| | - James M Brian
- Penn State Health, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Department of Radiology, Division of Pediatric Radiology, Hershey, PA 17033
| | | | - Dhakshinamoorthy Ganeshan
- University of Texas, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030-4009
| |
Collapse
|
29
|
Estimating institutional physician turnover attributable to self-reported burnout and associated financial burden: a case study. BMC Health Serv Res 2018; 18:851. [PMID: 30477483 PMCID: PMC6258170 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-018-3663-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 140] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2018] [Accepted: 10/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Awareness of the economic cost of physician attrition due to burnout in academic medical centers may help motivate organizational level efforts to improve physician wellbeing and reduce turnover. Our objectives are: 1) to use a recent longitudinal data as a case example to examine the associations between physician self-reported burnout, intent to leave (ITL) and actual turnover within two years, and 2) to estimate the cost of physician turnover attributable to burnout. Methods We used de-identified data from 472 physicians who completed a quality improvement survey conducted in 2013 at two Stanford University affiliated hospitals to assess physician wellness. To maintain the confidentially of survey responders, potentially identifiable demographic variables were not used in this analysis. A third party custodian of the data compiled turnover data in 2015 using medical staff roster. We used logistic regression to adjust for potentially confounding factors. Results At baseline, 26% of physicians reported experiencing burnout and 28% reported ITL within the next 2 years. Two years later, 13% of surveyed physicians had actually left. Those who reported ITL were more than three times as likely to have left. Physicians who reported experiencing burnout were more than twice as likely to have left the institution within the two-year period (Relative Risk (RR) = 2.1; 95% CI = 1.3–3.3). After adjusting for surgical specialty, work hour categories, sleep-related impairment, anxiety, and depression in a logistic regression model, physicians who experienced burnout in 2013 had 168% higher odds (Odds Ratio = 2.68, 95% CI: 1.34–5.38) of leaving Stanford by 2015 compared to those who did not experience burnout. The estimated two-year recruitment cost incurred due to departure attributable to burnout was between $15,544,000 and $55,506,000. Risk of ITL attributable to burnout was 3.7 times risk of actual turnover attributable to burnout. Conclusions Institutions interested in the economic cost of turnover attributable to burnout can readily calculate this parameter using survey data linked to a subsequent indicator of departure from the institution. ITL data in cross-sectional studies can also be used with an adjustment factor to correct for overestimation of risk of intent to leave attributable to burnout.
Collapse
|
30
|
Atkinson T, Gathright M, Clardy J, Thrush C, Messias E. Perspectives of meaningful work in a high-burnout academic medical center: a discourse analysis. QUALITATIVE RESEARCH IN MEDICINE & HEALTHCARE 2018. [DOI: 10.4081/qrmh.2018.7572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
Abstract
We conducted a discourse analysis of meaningful work from the perspective of healthcare workers in an academic medical center where we previously observed relatively high levels of personal burnout (52.7%) and work-related burnout (47.5%), all based on the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory survey. Burnout is often studied as psychological condition characterized by exhaustion, depersonalization, and feelings of inefficacy or lack of career achievement, but as demonstrated in this analysis, burnout loses its meaning because healthcare professionals provide a robust account of what makes work meaningful to them despite their prevalence of burnout. Healthcare professionals exhibit a higher level of burnout compared to workforce members in other organizations. Physicians specifically are at high risk for exhibiting symptoms of burnout and work-life imbalances. In addition, burnout manifests itself early in the physician’s career compared other occupations, and in our sample was prevalent among nurses, too. In this discourse analysis of written answers to the survey question, In ten words or less describe what makes your work meaningful? healthcare professionals provide an account of meaningful work that maintains its value in this environment despite the level of burnout, especially when healthcare professionals can use their hard-earned knowledge to make a difference in the lives of people, and observe the results of their work, which is beyond just taking care of patients. Nurses accounted for meaningful work in terms of close connections with patients, while being closely focused on ability to provide professional care and experiencing the outcomes associated with that care, and knowing that they have done a good job. Physicians were patient focused, and they expressed meaningful work in terms of making a difference, and using their abilities to help patients. Basic scientists accounted for meaningful work in terms of their training and abilities to use science for the betterment of others in society.
Collapse
|
31
|
Fargen KM, Hirsch JA. Neurointerventionalists, stroke and burnout. J Neurointerv Surg 2018; 10:811-812. [DOI: 10.1136/neurintsurg-2018-014304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
|
32
|
Healthcare at the Crossroads: The Need to Shape an Organizational Culture of Humanistic Teaching and Practice. J Gen Intern Med 2018; 33:1092-1099. [PMID: 29740787 PMCID: PMC6025655 DOI: 10.1007/s11606-018-4470-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2017] [Revised: 03/07/2018] [Accepted: 03/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Changes in the organization of medical practice have impeded humanistic practice and resulted in widespread physician burnout and dissatisfaction. OBJECTIVE To identify organizational factors that promote or inhibit humanistic practice of medicine by faculty physicians. DESIGN From January 1, 2015, through December 31, 2016, faculty from eight US medical schools were asked to write reflectively on two open-ended questions regarding institutional-level motivators and impediments to humanistic practice and teaching within their organizations. PARTICIPANTS Sixty eight of the 92 (74%) study participants who received the survey provided written responses. All subjects who were sent the survey had participated in a year-long small-group faculty development program to enhance humanistic practice and teaching. As humanistic leaders, subjects should have insights into motivating and inhibiting factors. APPROACH Participants' responses were analyzed using the constant comparative method. KEY RESULTS Motivators included an organizational culture that enhances humanism, which we judged to be the overarching theme. Related themes included leadership supportive of humanistic practice, responsibility to role model humanism, organized activities that promote humanism, and practice structures that facilitate humanism. Impediments included top down organizational culture that inhibits humanism, along with related themes of non-supportive leadership, time and bureaucratic pressures, and non-facilitative practice structures. CONCLUSIONS While healthcare has evolved rapidly, efforts to counteract the negative effects of changes in organizational and practice environments have largely focused on cultivating humanistic attributes in individuals. Our findings suggest that change at the organizational level is at least equally important. Physicians in our study described the characteristics of an organizational culture that supports and embraces humanism. We offer suggestions for organizational change that keep humanistic and compassionate patient care as its central focus.
Collapse
|
33
|
Wiles AB, Idowu MO, Clevenger CV, Powers CN. Evaluating Nonclinical Performance of the Academic Pathologist: A Comprehensive, Scalable, and Flexible System for Leadership Use. Acad Pathol 2018; 5:2374289518754889. [PMID: 29435488 PMCID: PMC5802613 DOI: 10.1177/2374289518754889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2017] [Revised: 10/26/2017] [Accepted: 11/08/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Academic pathologists perform clinical duties, as well as valuable nonclinical activities. Nonclinical activities may consist of research, teaching, and administrative management among many other important tasks. While clinical duties have many clear metrics to measure productivity, like the relative value units of Medicare reimbursement, nonclinical performance is often difficult to measure. Despite the difficulty of evaluating nonclinical activities, nonclinical productivity is used to determine promotion, funding, and inform professional evaluations of performance. In order to better evaluate the important nonclinical performance of academic pathologists, we present an evaluation system for leadership use. This system uses a Microsoft Excel workbook to provide academic pathologist respondents and reviewing leadership a transparent, easy-to-complete system that is both flexible and scalable. This system provides real-time feedback to academic pathologist respondents and a clear executive summary that allows for focused guidance of the respondent. This system may be adapted to fit practices of varying size, measure performance differently based on years of experience, and can work with many different institutional values.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Michael O Idowu
- Department of Pathology, VCU School of Medicine, Richmond, VA, USA
| | | | - Celeste N Powers
- Department of Pathology, VCU School of Medicine, Richmond, VA, USA
| |
Collapse
|
34
|
Brady KJS, Trockel MT, Khan CT, Raj KS, Murphy ML, Bohman B, Frank E, Louie AK, Roberts LW. What Do We Mean by Physician Wellness? A Systematic Review of Its Definition and Measurement. ACADEMIC PSYCHIATRY : THE JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENCY TRAINING AND THE ASSOCIATION FOR ACADEMIC PSYCHIATRY 2018; 42:94-108. [PMID: 28913621 DOI: 10.1007/s40596-017-0781-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2017] [Accepted: 07/18/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Physician wellness (well-being) is recognized for its intrinsic importance and impact on patient care, but it is a construct that lacks conceptual clarity. The authors conducted a systematic review to characterize the conceptualization of physician wellness in the literature by synthesizing definitions and measures used to operationalize the construct. METHODS A total of 3057 references identified from PubMed, Web of Science, and a manual reference check were reviewed for studies that quantitatively assessed the "wellness" or "well-being" of physicians. Definitions of physician wellness were thematically synthesized. Measures of physician wellness were classified based on their dimensional, contextual, and valence attributes, and changes in the operationalization of physician wellness were assessed over time (1989-2015). RESULTS Only 14% of included papers (11/78) explicitly defined physician wellness. At least one measure of mental, social, physical, and integrated well-being was present in 89, 50, 49, and 37% of papers, respectively. The number of papers operationalizing physician wellness using integrated, general-life well-being measures (e.g., meaning in life) increased [X 2 = 5.08, p = 0.02] over time. Changes in measurement across mental, physical, and social domains remained stable over time. CONCLUSIONS Conceptualizations of physician wellness varied widely, with greatest emphasis on negative moods/emotions (e.g., burnout). Clarity and consensus regarding the conceptual definition of physician wellness is needed to advance the development of valid and reliable physician wellness measures, improve the consistency by which the construct is operationalized, and increase comparability of findings across studies. To guide future physician wellness assessments and interventions, the authors propose a holistic definition.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Keri J S Brady
- Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
| | | | | | - Kristin S Raj
- Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
| | | | - Bryan Bohman
- Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
| | - Erica Frank
- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
| | - Alan K Louie
- Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
| | | |
Collapse
|
35
|
Traub SJ, Saghafian S, Bartley AC, Buras MR, Stewart CF, Kruse BT. The durability of operational improvements with rotational patient assignment. Am J Emerg Med 2018; 36:1367-1371. [PMID: 29331271 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2017.12.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2017] [Revised: 12/14/2017] [Accepted: 12/20/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Previous work has suggested that Emergency Department rotational patient assignment (a system in which patients are algorithmically assigned to physicians) is associated with immediate (first-year) improvements in operational metrics. We sought to determine if these improvements persisted over a longer follow-up period. METHODS Single-site, retrospective analysis focused on years 2-4 post-implementation (follow-up) of a rotational patient assignment system. We compared operational data for these years with previously published data from the last year of physician self-assignment and the first year of rotational patient assignment. We report data for patient characteristics, departmental characteristics and facility characteristics, as well as outcomes of length of stay (LOS), arrival to provider time (APT), and rate of patients who left before being seen (LBBS). RESULTS There were 140,673 patient visits during the five year period; 138,501 (98.7%) were eligible for analysis. LOS, APT, and LBBS during follow-up remained improved vs. physician self-assignment, with improvements similar to those noted in the first year of implementation. Compared with the last year of physician self-assignment, approximate yearly average improvements during follow-up were a decrease in median LOS of 18min (8% improvement), a decrease in median APT of 21min (54% improvement), and a decrease in LBBS of 0.69% (72% improvement). CONCLUSION In a single facility study, rotational patient assignment was associated with sustained operational improvements several years after implementation. These findings provide further evidence that rotational patient assignment is a viable strategy in front-end process redesign.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Stephen J Traub
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, United States; College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States.
| | | | - Adam C Bartley
- Division of Health Systems Informatics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
| | - Matthew R Buras
- Division of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, United States
| | - Christopher F Stewart
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, United States; College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
| | - Brian T Kruse
- College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States; Department of Emergency Medicine, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, FL, United States
| |
Collapse
|
36
|
Kulkarni K, Muia J, Boulaftali Y, Blondon M, Lauw MN. Early career professionals: A challenging road. Res Pract Thromb Haemost 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/rth2.12070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Ketan Kulkarni
- Department of Pediatrics; Division of Hematology/Oncology; IWK Health Centre; Halifax Nova Scotia Canada
| | - Joshua Muia
- Department of Medicine; Washington University School of Medicine; St. Louis MO USA
| | - Yacine Boulaftali
- Laboratory of Vascular Translational Science; U1148, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM); Paris France
| | - Marc Blondon
- Division of Angiology and Hemostasis; Geneva University Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine; Geneva Switzerland
| | - Mandy N. Lauw
- Department of Vascular Medicine and Department of Hematology; Academic Medical Center; Amsterdam the Netherlands
| |
Collapse
|
37
|
Miyasaki JM, Rheaume C, Gulya L, Ellenstein A, Schwarz HB, Vidic TR, Shanafelt TD, Cascino TL, Keran CM, Busis NA. Qualitative study of burnout, career satisfaction, and well-being among US neurologists in 2016. Neurology 2017; 89:1730-1738. [PMID: 28931640 DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000004526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2017] [Accepted: 07/10/2017] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To understand the experience and identify drivers and mitigating factors of burnout and well-being among US neurologists. METHODS Inductive data analysis was applied to free text comments (n = 676) from the 2016 American Academy of Neurology survey of burnout, career satisfaction, and well-being. RESULTS Respondents providing comments were significantly more likely to be older, owners/partners of their practice, solo practitioners, and compensated by production than those not commenting. The 4 identified themes were (1) policies and people affecting neurologists (government and insurance mandates, remuneration, recertification, leadership); (2) workload and work-life balance (workload, electronic health record [EHR], work-life balance); (3) engagement, professionalism, work domains specific to neurology; and (4) solutions (systemic and individual), advocacy, other. Neurologists mentioned workload > professional identity > time spent on insurance and government mandates when describing burnout. Neurologists' patient and clerical workload increased work hours or work brought home, resulting in poor work-life balance. EHR and expectations of high patient volumes by administrators impeded quality of patient care. As a result, many neurologists reduced work hours and call provision and considered early retirement. CONCLUSIONS Our results further characterize burnout among US neurologists through respondents' own voices. They clarify the meaning respondents attributed to ambiguous survey questions and highlight the barriers neurologists must overcome to practice their chosen specialty, including multiple regulatory hassles and increased work hours. Erosion of professionalism by external factors was a common issue. Our findings can provide strategic direction for advocacy and programs to prevent and mitigate neurologist burnout and promote well-being and engagement.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Janis M Miyasaki
- From the Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology (J.M.M.), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada; Member Insights Department (C.R., L.G., C.M.K.), American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, MN; Department of Neurology (A.E.), George Washington University, Washington, DC; Department of Neurology (H.B.S.), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; Department of Neurology (T.R.V.), Elkhart Clinic, IN; Departments of Medicine, Hematology and Oncology (T.D.S.) and Neurology (T.L.C.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, NY; and Department of Neurology (N.A.B.), University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, PA.
| | - Carol Rheaume
- From the Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology (J.M.M.), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada; Member Insights Department (C.R., L.G., C.M.K.), American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, MN; Department of Neurology (A.E.), George Washington University, Washington, DC; Department of Neurology (H.B.S.), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; Department of Neurology (T.R.V.), Elkhart Clinic, IN; Departments of Medicine, Hematology and Oncology (T.D.S.) and Neurology (T.L.C.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, NY; and Department of Neurology (N.A.B.), University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, PA
| | - Lisa Gulya
- From the Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology (J.M.M.), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada; Member Insights Department (C.R., L.G., C.M.K.), American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, MN; Department of Neurology (A.E.), George Washington University, Washington, DC; Department of Neurology (H.B.S.), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; Department of Neurology (T.R.V.), Elkhart Clinic, IN; Departments of Medicine, Hematology and Oncology (T.D.S.) and Neurology (T.L.C.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, NY; and Department of Neurology (N.A.B.), University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, PA
| | - Aviva Ellenstein
- From the Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology (J.M.M.), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada; Member Insights Department (C.R., L.G., C.M.K.), American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, MN; Department of Neurology (A.E.), George Washington University, Washington, DC; Department of Neurology (H.B.S.), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; Department of Neurology (T.R.V.), Elkhart Clinic, IN; Departments of Medicine, Hematology and Oncology (T.D.S.) and Neurology (T.L.C.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, NY; and Department of Neurology (N.A.B.), University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, PA
| | - Heidi B Schwarz
- From the Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology (J.M.M.), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada; Member Insights Department (C.R., L.G., C.M.K.), American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, MN; Department of Neurology (A.E.), George Washington University, Washington, DC; Department of Neurology (H.B.S.), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; Department of Neurology (T.R.V.), Elkhart Clinic, IN; Departments of Medicine, Hematology and Oncology (T.D.S.) and Neurology (T.L.C.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, NY; and Department of Neurology (N.A.B.), University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, PA
| | - Thomas R Vidic
- From the Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology (J.M.M.), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada; Member Insights Department (C.R., L.G., C.M.K.), American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, MN; Department of Neurology (A.E.), George Washington University, Washington, DC; Department of Neurology (H.B.S.), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; Department of Neurology (T.R.V.), Elkhart Clinic, IN; Departments of Medicine, Hematology and Oncology (T.D.S.) and Neurology (T.L.C.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, NY; and Department of Neurology (N.A.B.), University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, PA
| | - Tait D Shanafelt
- From the Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology (J.M.M.), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada; Member Insights Department (C.R., L.G., C.M.K.), American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, MN; Department of Neurology (A.E.), George Washington University, Washington, DC; Department of Neurology (H.B.S.), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; Department of Neurology (T.R.V.), Elkhart Clinic, IN; Departments of Medicine, Hematology and Oncology (T.D.S.) and Neurology (T.L.C.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, NY; and Department of Neurology (N.A.B.), University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, PA
| | - Terrence L Cascino
- From the Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology (J.M.M.), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada; Member Insights Department (C.R., L.G., C.M.K.), American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, MN; Department of Neurology (A.E.), George Washington University, Washington, DC; Department of Neurology (H.B.S.), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; Department of Neurology (T.R.V.), Elkhart Clinic, IN; Departments of Medicine, Hematology and Oncology (T.D.S.) and Neurology (T.L.C.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, NY; and Department of Neurology (N.A.B.), University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, PA
| | - Chris M Keran
- From the Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology (J.M.M.), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada; Member Insights Department (C.R., L.G., C.M.K.), American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, MN; Department of Neurology (A.E.), George Washington University, Washington, DC; Department of Neurology (H.B.S.), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; Department of Neurology (T.R.V.), Elkhart Clinic, IN; Departments of Medicine, Hematology and Oncology (T.D.S.) and Neurology (T.L.C.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, NY; and Department of Neurology (N.A.B.), University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, PA
| | - Neil A Busis
- From the Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology (J.M.M.), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada; Member Insights Department (C.R., L.G., C.M.K.), American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, MN; Department of Neurology (A.E.), George Washington University, Washington, DC; Department of Neurology (H.B.S.), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; Department of Neurology (T.R.V.), Elkhart Clinic, IN; Departments of Medicine, Hematology and Oncology (T.D.S.) and Neurology (T.L.C.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, NY; and Department of Neurology (N.A.B.), University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, PA
| |
Collapse
|
38
|
Restauri N, Flug JA, Mcarthur TA. A Picture of Burnout: Case Studies and Solutions Toward Improving Radiologists’ Well-being. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol 2017; 46:365-368. [DOI: 10.1067/j.cpradiol.2016.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2016] [Accepted: 12/10/2016] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
|