What happy physicians have in common: A qualitative study of workplace perceptions of physicians with low burnout scores.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Burnout is a phenomenon in the medical field that adversely affects patient care, physician retention, and physician well-being. The preponderance of burnout research has primarily focused on exploring what parts of medical practice and individual characteristics contribute to burnout. Our research aims to add to the growing body of evidence exploring what physicians who love their work have in common.

Methods

Physician participants in this qualitative study were recruited through their local medical society from those who indicated a willingness to share tips for joy in practice. Potential participants were then screened for low probability of burnout using a validated single-item burnout inventory. Nine primarily mid- to late-career physicians engaged in semi-

SUBMITTER: Woodward R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8968974 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature