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Psychiatry Resident Quality of Life
Jessica G Kovach1, Christopher J Combs2, Harvinder Singh2
1Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA. jessica.kovach@tuhs.temple.edu.
Summary
Psychiatry residents report good quality of life, with higher scores for senior residents and those under 40. This study assessed resident well-being using the Multi-Cultural Quality of Life Inventory (MQLI).
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Psychiatry
- Quality of Life Research
Background:
- Residency training in psychiatry is demanding.
- Assessing resident physician quality of life is crucial for well-being and career longevity.
- Previous research indicates variable quality of life among medical trainees.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the quality of life of psychiatry resident physicians.
- To identify factors influencing resident quality of life.
- To compare resident quality of life with other professional groups.
Main Methods:
- A voluntary, anonymous survey was distributed to psychiatry residents in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
- The Multi-Cultural Quality of Life Inventory (MQLI) was used to assess quality of life.
- Data were analyzed to identify differences based on postgraduate year, age, and other demographic factors.
Main Results:
- The response rate was 34.1% (112 residents).
- The MQLI demonstrated high internal consistency and a single underlying factor.
- Post-graduate year 4 residents and those under 40 reported higher quality of life scores.
Conclusions:
- Psychiatry residents report an encouraging quality of life despite training stresses.
- Quality of life in psychiatry residents is comparable to other mental health professionals.
- Further research may explore interventions to support resident well-being.
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