Association between mentorship and mental health among junior residents: A nationwide cross-sectional study in Japan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mentorship is a dynamic, reciprocal relationship in which an advanced careerist (mentor) encourages the growth of a novice (mentee). Mentorship may protect the mental health of residents at risk for depression and burnout, yet despite its frequent use and known benefits, limited reports exist regarding the prevalence and mental effects of mentorship on residents in Japan.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study involving postgraduate year 1 and 2 (PGY-1 and PGY-2) residents in Japan who took the General Medicine In-Training Examination (GM-ITE) at the end of the 2021 academic year. Data on mentorship were collected using surveys administered immediately following GM-ITE completion. The primary outcome was the Patient Health Questionaire-2 (PHQ-2), which consi

SUBMITTER: Katayama K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10792322 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature