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An Easily Implemented, Inexpensive, Useful Novel Surgical Intern Wellness Initiative
Julia Rozenberg1, Kenneth Lynch1, Thomas Miner1
1Department of Surgery, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island.
Journal of Surgical Education
|November 2, 2023
Summary
Reflective questions integrated into surgical intern wellness curricula are valuable for professional growth and burnout prevention. This approach is cost-effective, requires minimal time, and fosters emotional recognition and sharing among residents.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Residency Training
- Physician Wellness
Background:
- Prior studies highlight reflection's role in professional development for medical students and residents.
- Surgical residency presents unique stressors impacting intern well-being.
- Longitudinal development of wellness strategies is crucial for resident support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the utility of twice-monthly reflective questions in an intern wellness curriculum.
- To assess the impact of reflective practices on longitudinal intern development.
- To determine if reflective questioning aids in managing residency-related stress and preventing burnout.
Main Methods:
- 13 surgical interns participated over two academic years.
- Year 1: Bi-weekly email-based reflective prompts; Year 2: Group discussions of prompts.
- Thematic analysis of responses by two independent reviewers, focusing on 6 key categories.
Main Results:
- Thematic analysis revealed engagement with reflective prompts.
- Voluntary participation and sustained engagement suggest resident acceptance.
- The program is adaptable, inexpensive, and time-efficient.
Conclusions:
- Reflective questions are a valuable, easily implementable addition to intern wellness programs.
- This method encourages emotional processing and can help mitigate burnout.
- The program demonstrates good resident engagement and acceptance, supporting its utility.
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