Burnout, resilience, and perception of mindfulness programmes among GP trainees: a mixed-methods study
Petra Hanson1, Amy Clarke2, Manuel Villarreal3,4
1Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK drpetrahanson@gmail.com.
BJGP Open
|July 30, 2020
Summary
General Practice (GP) trainees experience high stress and burnout. A study found most trainees are interested in mindfulness programs to improve wellbeing and resilience.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Occupational Health
- Psychology
Background:
- General Practice (GP) trainees face significant stress, increasing burnout risk.
- Burnout negatively impacts trainee wellbeing, morale, and patient care.
- Enhanced resilience may support GP recruitment and retention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore stress and burnout experiences in GP trainees.
- To assess GP trainees' interest in mindfulness programs.
Main Methods:
- Mixed-methods study involving surveys and focus groups with GP trainees.
- Validated measures assessed burnout, wellbeing, and resilience.
- Qualitative data explored stress recognition, coping, and mindfulness perceptions.
Main Results:
- High prevalence of burnout (80% disengagement, 77% emotional exhaustion).
- 83% of trainees expressed interest in mindfulness practice.
- Focus groups revealed barriers to self-care and motivations for mindfulness.
Conclusions:
- GP trainees experience substantial stress and burnout.
- There is a strong desire for wellbeing and resilience support.
- Mindfulness programs are of high interest, but barriers exist.
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