Balint groups: an effective tool for improving health professionals' perceived well-being.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physician burnout is a common problem that negatively impacts their well-being and patient care. Balint groups (BGs) deal with doctor-patient relationships. Previous studies that have demonstrated the positive effects of BGs are descriptive and based on small sample sizes. This study aims to evaluate the perceptions of health professionals who participated in BGs, determine the impact of BGs on their personal and professional well-being, and identify the factors related to these positive outcomes.

Methods

On January and February 2023 the authors have distributed a questionnaire to 142 healthcare providers in a conference and internet networks. Most respondents were family physicians.

Results

Participation in BGs is seen to have a positive impact on healthca

SUBMITTER: Kannai R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11293207 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature