Facilitated Peer Discussion for Promoting Better Resident Wellness in Anesthesia Trainees: Qualitative Program Evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anesthesia residents experience nonroutine clinical events during perioperative patient care, including workplace stressors or adverse incidents that may cause physical and emotional stress. These events can lead to burnout and negative mental health outcomes. Burnout and depression rates are lower when residents have adequate support systems within their workplace. Better resident wellness (BREW) Rounds are a weekly 1-hour peer discussion for anesthesia residents, facilitated by a registered psychologist at our institution. Although shown to improve residents' well-being, a deeper understanding of the benefits of such programs may support their expansion to other residency programs.

Objective

This study aimed to explore the benefits and most effective features of

SUBMITTER: Wake M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12670191 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature