Burnout and wellbeing in the Australian general practice training context: Stakeholder-informed guidelines
Shaun Prentice1, Taryn Elliott2, Jill Benson3
1BPsychSc (Hons), School of Psychology, University of Adelaide, SA.
Australian Journal of General Practice
|March 5, 2023
Summary
This study focused on preventing burnout in general practice registrars by developing practical guidelines. Key themes included enhancing resource awareness and prioritizing trainee wellbeing for better support.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- General Practice Training
- Occupational Health
Background:
- General practice registrar burnout and wellbeing are significant concerns within medical training.
- Preliminary guidelines were developed as part of a larger evaluation study.
- A regional training organisation provided the setting for feedback collection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To seek feedback on preliminary guidelines for general practice registrar burnout and wellbeing.
- To refine strategies and develop a conceptual framework for supporting registrars.
- To inform the development of contextualised, preventive interventions in Australian general practice training.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative data were collected through two rounds of consultation.
- Thematic analysis was employed to analyze the feedback data.
- The study involved participants from one regional training organisation.
Main Results:
- Key themes identified were enhancing resource awareness, practical guidance, and burnout prevention.
- A refined list of strategies was developed.
- A preliminary conceptual framework was created for registrars, practices, and training organisations.
Conclusions:
- Endorsement of principles including communication, flexibility, and knowledge sharing.
- Prioritizing wellbeing and enhancing trainee support are crucial.
- Findings represent a step towards developing preventive interventions for Australian general practice training.
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