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Balint Groups as a Workforce and Patient Experience Strategy: Lessons From Implementation.

Midge Hobbs1, Monica Arrigo1, Emile R Mike Boutin1

  • 1MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA, USA.

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|May 18, 2026
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Summary
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Balint groups, structured reflection sessions, enhance empathy and reduce burnout in health professionals. This approach fosters resilience and improves patient care by prioritizing humanistic aspects of medicine.

Keywords:
Balintempathyhealth professionshumanismpatient experiencewellbeing

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Healthcare Professional Well-being
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Healthcare professionals face significant stress, isolation, and burnout.
  • These issues negatively impact patient care quality and safety.
  • There is a need for effective interventions to support healthcare professionals' well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the integration of Balint groups into health professions education and wellness programs.
  • To assess the impact of Balint groups on healthcare professionals' well-being and patient care.
  • To identify challenges and sustainability strategies for implementing Balint groups.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of Balint groups (structured reflective sessions) at a graduate health professions institution.
  • Focus on perspective-taking and the humanistic aspects of care.
  • Examination of integration into education and employee wellness programs.

Main Results:

  • Increased empathy, improved communication, and reduced feelings of isolation among participants.
  • Renewed motivation and enhanced resilience observed.
  • Highlighted the importance of community and shared vulnerability in reflection.

Conclusions:

  • Balint groups foster a culture of reflection, compassion, and resilience in health professions.
  • Linking professional well-being to patient experience is crucial.
  • Early integration into training establishes a foundation for humanistic care alongside technical skills.