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Liselotte N Dyrbye1, Priscilla R Gill2, Daniel V Satele3
1Senior Associate Dean and Chief Well-being Officer, University of Colorado, Denver.
Annals of Surgery
|August 24, 2022
Summary
Professional coaching significantly reduced burnout and improved resilience in surgeons. However, these benefits diminished within six months post-intervention, highlighting the need for sustained support.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
- Physician Well-being
Background:
- Surgeon burnout is prevalent, negatively impacting patient care and personal well-being.
- Addressing surgeon burnout is critical for healthcare quality and sustainability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of individualized professional coaching in mitigating surgeon burnout.
- To assess the impact of coaching on surgeons' quality of life and resilience.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial involving 80 surgeons.
- Intervention group received 6 monthly coaching sessions; control group received delayed intervention.
- Burnout, quality of life, and resilience were measured immediately post-intervention and at 6-month follow-up.
Main Results:
- The intervention group showed a statistically significant decrease in burnout (P=0.007) and an increase in resilience (P=0.04).
- Improvements in burnout and resilience were not sustained 6 months after coaching concluded.
- The delayed intervention group experienced substantial burnout reduction during their coaching period.
Conclusions:
- Six months of professional coaching can effectively reduce burnout and enhance resilience in surgeons.
- The positive effects of coaching on burnout and resilience appear to wane over time without continued support.
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