Nontechnical Coaching in Academic Surgical Practice-Where Do We Stand and What's Next?
- 1Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona.
- 2College of Medicine and Science, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona.
- 3Workforce Learning, Human Resources, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.
- 4Division of Hand Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona; Center for Humanities in Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.
- 0Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.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.
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