Digital Mindfulness Training for Burnout Reduction in Physicians: Clinician-Driven Approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physician burnout is widespread in health care systems, with harmful consequences on physicians, patients, and health care organizations. Mindfulness training (MT) has proven effective in reducing burnout; however, its time-consuming requirements often pose challenges for physicians who are already struggling with their busy schedules.

Objective

This study aimed to design a short and pragmatic digital MT program with input from clinicians specifically to address burnout and to test its efficacy in physicians.

Methods

Two separate nonrandomized pilot studies were conducted. In the first study, 27 physicians received the digital MT in a podcast format, while in the second study, 29 physicians and nurse practitioners accessed the same training through a free a

SUBMITTER: Antico L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11806274 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature