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Measuring and Improving Emotional Intelligence in Surgery: A Systematic Review
Joanne G Abi-Jaoudé1, Lauren R Kennedy-Metz2,3, Roger D Dias4
1Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Annals of Surgery
|June 25, 2021
Summary
Emotional intelligence (EI) in surgeons is linked to better well-being and job satisfaction, and protects against burnout. Interventions aimed at improving EI in surgical settings have shown positive results.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
- Psychology in Medicine
Background:
- Emotional intelligence (EI) is crucial in surgery, aligning with essential nontechnical skills.
- Recent research explores EI's impact on surgeon burnout and patient relationships.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review how emotional intelligence (EI) is measured in surgeons.
- To investigate interventions designed to enhance EI among surgical professionals.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review following PRISMA guidelines was conducted across multiple databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, PSYCINFO).
- Search terms included "emotional intelligence," "surgery," and "surgeon," focusing on studies assessing EI in surgical contexts.
Main Results:
- Out of 4627 initial articles, 37 were included, varying in surgical specialties and outcome measures.
- Most studies used self-report surveys in general surgery residency programs.
- All studies incorporating an EI intervention reported improvements in emotional intelligence.
Conclusions:
- The literature on EI in surgery is growing, showing EI benefits surgeon well-being, job satisfaction, and burnout prevention.
- EI represents a modifiable target for improving surgeon and patient outcomes.
- Future research should explore EI's role in surgical teamwork.
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