Association of Perceived Role Misidentification With Use of Role Identity Badges Among Resident Physicians.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Role misidentification of resident physicians occurs frequently and is associated with decreased well-being.

Objective

To evaluate the role misidentification and burnout rates among resident physicians after disbursement of role identity badges.

Design, setting, and participants

This quality improvement study was conducted during the 2018 to 2019 academic year. Residents in 13 surgical and nonsurgical residency programs at 2 large academic medical centers (Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital) were eligible to receive the intervention and complete 2 surveys (before and after the intervention). Data were analyzed from December 4, 2021, to February 7, 2022.

Intervention

Role identity badges that displayed "Doctor" and could b

SUBMITTER: Foote MB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9335144 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature