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Wellness in Canadian paediatric residents and their program directors
Kathleen J Nolan1,2, Hilary Writer3, Moyez Ladhani1
1Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario.
Paediatrics & Child Health
|February 27, 2018
Summary
High rates of burnout affect Canadian paediatric residents, unlike their program directors. Helpful wellness curricula are linked to lower burnout risk in residents, suggesting targeted interventions are needed.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Psychiatry
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Burnout and depression are significant concerns in medical training.
- Paediatric residency programs face unique stressors impacting resident well-being.
- Understanding risk factors is crucial for developing effective support systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of depression and burnout among Canadian paediatric residents and program directors.
- To identify specific risk factors associated with these conditions in this population.
Main Methods:
- Anonymous online surveys were administered to paediatric residents and program directors across Canada.
- Validated instruments, including the Maslach Burnout Inventory and Patient Health Questionnaire-2, were used.
- Demographic data and information on wellness curricula were collected.
Main Results:
- 14% of paediatric residents were at risk for depression, and 42% experienced burnout.
- Burnout was associated with residency year, with third-year residents at highest risk.
- Residents in programs with helpful wellness curricula reported lower burnout rates (29.1%) compared to those with unhelpful (81.3%) or no curricula (51.1%).
- No program directors were identified at risk for depression, though 29% experienced burnout.
Conclusions:
- Canadian paediatric residents exhibit high rates of burnout, contrasting with lower rates among program directors.
- Helpful wellness curricula appear protective against burnout in residents.
- Further research is needed to define effective wellness curricula and interventions for at-risk residents.
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