Predictors of Well-Being in Resident Physicians: A Descriptive and Psychometric Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

It is important to describe the characteristics of well-being in resident physicians to develop resident wellness initiatives in postgraduate medical education.

Objective

To characterize the predictors of well-being in resident physicians by assessing personal and work-related burnout, work dissatisfaction, nutritional needs while on call, and sleep needs while on call.

Methods

We set up an online survey in 2012 to collect data from current residents at the University of Calgary in Canada. The WHO-Five Well-Being Index, personal and work-related subscales of the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory, questions on work dissatisfaction, as well as sleep and nutrition management needs while on call, were used in the survey. Descriptive statistics, univariate analysis,

SUBMITTER: Kassam A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4507932 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature