Interface Between Motivational Interviewing and Burnout.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Patient Engagement
• Physician Well-being

Background:

• Patient engagement in chronic disease management and physician burnout are critical healthcare challenges.
• Person-centered approaches, like motivational interviewing (MI), show promise in improving patient outcomes and clinician well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the relationship between resident physicians' use of motivational interviewing (MI) and their experience of burnout.
• To determine if adopting MI is associated with reduced burnout among resident physicians.

Main Methods:

• An exploratory survey study was conducted with 318 resident physicians across various specialties.
• A 10-question survey assessed patient engagement, use of MI, and burnout levels.
• Frequencies, percentages, and correlation coefficients were used for data analysis.

Main Results:

• A total of 79 residents completed the survey (24.8% response rate).
• Residents broadly agreed on the importance of patient engagement and MI.
• Approximately 60% of residents reported burnout as a problem.
• Perceived use of MI correlated with a sense of personal accomplishment, a burnout protective factor.

Conclusions:

• Resident physicians' self-reported use of MI may be linked to lower burnout rates.
• Training in MI during graduate medical education could enhance both patient outcomes and resident well-being.
• Motivational interviewing offers a dual benefit for patient care and physician wellness.