MINdI: Mindfulness Instruction for New Interns.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Trainee burnout has reached epidemic proportions and is increasing among physicians compared to non-health care professionals. Burnout is associated with depression and lower empathy, poor patient adherence to medical plans, and early physician retirement. Mindfulness is the quality of being nonjudgmental and present and has been shown to decrease physician burnout. Implementation of mindfulness curricula may decrease trainee burnout.

Methods

Using Kern's six-step approach, we developed an easy-to-implement, facilitator-friendly mindfulness curriculum for pediatric interns. Curricular sessions were held monthly during preexisting 1-hour didactics over 6 months, facilitated by individuals without mindfulness experience. Learners were assessed on knowledge, attitu

SUBMITTER: Cheston CC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7394348 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature