Eight Domains of Pediatrician Wellness: A Stakeholder Informed Model

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Medicine
• Healthcare Systems
• Professional Well-being

Background:

• Physician wellness is crucial for healthcare systems and patient care quality.
• Limited research exists on the physician wellness construct.
• A stakeholder-informed model of pediatrician wellness was developed.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a stakeholder-informed model of pediatrician wellness.
• To clarify the construct of physician wellness through a structured study.

Main Methods:

• Group concept mapping (GCM) study involving pediatricians recruited from multiple sites and social media.
• Brainstorming of wellness ideas, followed by sorting and rating for importance.
• Analysis of sorted data to create wellness concept maps and compare cluster importance scores.

Main Results:

• Eight clusters of pediatrician wellness were identified: belonging/support, purpose alignment, confidence/fulfillment, emotional well-being skills, personal/professional/community harmony, resources for self, work boundaries/flexibility, and inclusive/trusting culture.
• No significant differences were found in mean cluster importance ratings.
• Harmony in personal, professional, and community life received the highest rating.

Conclusions:

• Pediatricians identified eight distinct domains encompassing professional, personal, work, and individual factors of wellness.
• The findings provide a comprehensive model for understanding pediatrician wellness.
• This model can inform interventions to improve physician well-being.