Nontechnical Coaching in Academic Surgical Practice-Where Do We Stand and What's Next?

  • 0Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Summary

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Nontechnical coaching (NC) shows promise for improving surgeon well-being and patient care in academic surgery. Further research is needed to establish standardized guidelines and robust study designs for wider adoption.

Area Of Science

  • Surgical Education and Professional Development
  • Healthcare Management and Quality Improvement

Background

  • Academic surgeons (AS) in high-pressure environments face burnout and challenges impacting patient care.
  • Nontechnical coaching (NC) is an emerging intervention to address these issues.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To evaluate the potential of nontechnical coaching (NC) for attending academic surgeons.
  • To assess NC's impact on professional development, burnout, and patient outcomes.

Main Methods

  • A narrative review of studies on NC in academic surgery was conducted.
  • Articles were assessed for impact, benefits, risks, and barriers of NC.

Main Results

  • NC may reduce burnout, improve decision-making, and enhance patient engagement for surgeons.
  • Participating surgeons reported better stress management, self-awareness, and leadership.
  • Barriers include cultural resistance, time constraints, and limited evidence.

Conclusions

  • Preliminary evidence supports NC as a valuable intervention for surgeon well-being and patient outcomes.
  • Future research requires standardized guidelines and robust study designs.
  • Expanding NC can foster a more resilient surgical workforce and improve care quality.