Burnout, Moral Injury and Physician Suicide Prevention: Strategies for Wellness as a Group-Session Presentation

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The video discussed burnout in PM&R (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) and highlighted the need to address this issue from a systemic perspective rather than placing blame on individuals. The speakers presented research on burnout in trainees, finding that a significant number of residents experience burnout, with factors such as inadequate personal time and poor faculty support being associated with higher burnout. They also discussed burnout in women physicians, emphasizing the financial stress of educational debt as a significant contributor. The importance of exercise and wellness in combating burnout was explored, with studies showing that exercise alone may not control burnout, but group exercise and a supportive community can have a positive impact on mental, physical, and emotional well-being. The speakers introduced the PM&R Wellness Project, a collaborative effort between several organizations working to address burnout in the field. The audience was encouraged to participate in the project's national survey to help identify factors contributing to burnout and inform future interventions. The discussion included comments and suggestions from attendees, such as the need for more flexibility in work schedules, improving support for family planning and fertility services, and addressing the culture and mindset surrounding burnout and work-life balance.

Keywords

burnout in PM&R

systemic perspective

trainees' burnout

inadequate personal time

poor faculty support

burnout in women physicians

financial stress

exercise and wellness

PM&R Wellness Project