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Performance Coaching for Practicing Surgeons Enhancing Clinical Performance, Well-Being, and Trainee Experience.
Jason C Pradarelli1, Steven Yule2, Douglas S Smink1
1Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts; Ariadne Labs, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard T.H. School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts.
Journal of Surgical Education
|March 1, 2020
Summary
Performance coaching enhances surgeon development and well-being, improving patient care and trainee education. It offers a strategy to combat burnout and elevate healthcare delivery.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Performance
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Performance coaching is increasingly recognized for its potential to improve professional development.
- Physician burnout and well-being are critical issues in healthcare systems.
- Surgical trainees require effective educational and supportive environments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the rationale and early evidence for performance coaching in surgery.
- To identify strategies for overcoming barriers to implementing performance coaching.
- To highlight the benefits of coaching for surgeons and trainees.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on performance coaching in professional settings.
- Discussion of potential applications and benefits within surgical practice.
- Analysis of implementation challenges and proposed solutions.
Main Results:
- Performance coaching can enhance surgeons' professional development and patient care.
- Coaching shows promise in mitigating burnout and promoting physician well-being.
- Improved trainee education and experience are potential outcomes of coaching.
Conclusions:
- Performance coaching offers a valuable tool for continuous improvement in surgical care.
- Addressing burnout and enhancing well-being are key benefits for physicians.
- Successful implementation requires strategic planning to overcome identified barriers.
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