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Area of Science:

  • Medical Humanities
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Burnout and psychosocial distress are prevalent among healthcare professionals.
  • Nonmedical reading and small group discussions are linked to improved wellness.
  • Narrative medicine offers a potential strategy for enhancing well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To integrate small narrative medicine group discussions of nonmedical fiction into a hematology oncology clinical program.
  • To promote physician resilience and mitigate burnout risk.
  • To explore the impact of reading and reflection on well-being.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of small group discussions focused on nonmedical fiction within a clinical setting.
  • Exploration of the effects of reading and reflective practices on healthcare professionals' thinking and feelings.
  • Qualitative analysis of participants' experiences and perceived benefits.

Main Results:

  • The intervention demonstrated feasibility within the clinical program.
  • Participants reported increased bonding, enhanced empathy, and a greater sense of meaning in medicine.
  • The practice led to significant improvements in work fulfillment and appreciation for the human aspects of healthcare.

Conclusions:

  • Small group narrative medicine discussions are a feasible and effective intervention for healthcare professionals.
  • This approach can significantly improve empathy, job satisfaction, and overall well-being.
  • Narrative medicine fosters a deeper connection to the humanistic aspects of medical practice.