Stress Management and Resiliency Training for Healthcare Professionals: A Mixed-Methods, Quality-Improvement, Cohort
Michelle L Dossett1, Emma W Needles, Caroline E Nittoli
1Division of General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Bioethics, University of California Davis, Sacramento, California (Dr Dossett); Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts (Dr Dossett, Ms Needles, Ms Nittoli, Dr Mehta); Division of General Internal Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts (Dr Dossett, Dr Mehta); Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts (Dr Mehta).
Objective:
To assess the effects of a multi-modal resilience program, the Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART) Program, on healthcare professional well-being and job satisfaction.
Methods:
This pilot, mixed-methods, quality improvement, cohort study assessed perceived stress, physical and mental health, job satisfaction, burnout, and value of the curriculum to attendees.
Results:
Participants experienced a significant reduction in perceived stress (P < 0.001) and significant improvements in global mental health (P = 0.001), physical health (P = 0.045), and job satisfaction (P = 0.047). There was no significant improvement in burnout. Qualitative analysis of free text responses revealed appreciation for the skills taught, increased resiliency, and a positive impact on relationships.
Conclusions:
Delivering the SMART Program to healthcare professionals is feasible and may serve as a useful tool for reducing stress and increasing resilience.
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