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A Community-based Stress Management Program: Using Wearable Devices to Assess Whole Body Physiological Responses in Non-laboratory Settings
Published on: January 22, 2018
Self-Optimization in the Read Room: From Weariness to Wellness
Preethi Raghu1, Puneet Bhargava2
1University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG), San Francisco, CA.
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased stress and burnout for radiologists. This paper introduces the 8-point program, a set of individual strategies to help optimize radiologist well-being in the read room.
Area of Science:
- Medical professional well-being
- Radiology
- Occupational health
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted radiologists, causing substantial personal and professional burdens.
- High levels of stress and burnout are prevalent among radiologists due to pandemic-related challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss a set of individual coping strategies for radiologists facing pandemic-related stressors.
- To introduce the 8-point program as a tool for optimizing radiologist well-being.
Main Methods:
- Discussion of the 8-point program, a collection of individual strategies.
- Focus on actionable steps for radiologists to manage stress.
Main Results:
- The 8-point program offers a framework for individual radiologists to enhance their resilience.
- While workplace leadership is crucial for systemic change, individual strategies can provide immediate benefits.
Conclusions:
- Individual strategies, like the 8-point program, can be beneficial for optimizing radiologist well-being.
- Radiologists can proactively manage stress and burnout through targeted personal coping mechanisms.
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