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The Soul of Pediatric Neurosurgery: Wellness as a Path to Purpose

Anthony M Avellino1,2, Lori Ann McBride3, Jeffrey S Raskin4,5

  • 1HonorHealth Medical Group, Specialty Care, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, aavellino@honorhealth.com.

Pediatric Neurosurgery
|January 22, 2026
PubMed

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Pediatric neurosurgeons face burnout and moral injury due to intense patient care demands. Prioritizing physician wellness is crucial for maintaining high-quality care and professional longevity.

Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Neurosurgery
  • Physician Wellness

Background:

  • Pediatric neurosurgeons experience high emotional stakes and relentless demands, increasing vulnerability to burnout and moral injury.
  • Physician wellness is essential for delivering safe, high-quality patient care and ensuring professional longevity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight physician wellness as a critical issue in pediatric neurosurgery.
  • To explore the public health crisis of physician suicide and burnout.
  • To outline strategies for sustaining performance and resilience.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on physician burnout and wellness strategies.
  • Analysis of the unique challenges in pediatric neurosurgery.
  • Exploration of resilience-building techniques.

Main Results:

  • Pediatric neurosurgeons are at high risk for burnout and moral injury.
  • Physician wellness is a prerequisite for optimal patient care and career sustainability.
  • Strategies like strong relationships, a clear sense of purpose, and self-compassion can enhance resilience.

Conclusions:

  • Physician wellness is not optional but essential for pediatric neurosurgeons to fulfill their calling.
  • Addressing burnout and promoting resilience are critical public health imperatives in medicine.
  • Implementing wellness strategies supports both individual well-being and the quality of patient care.

Keywords:
NeurosurgeryPediatricsPurposeSoulWellness

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