scholarly journals The Influence of Quality-of-Life, Academic, and Workplace Factors on Residency Program Selection

2004 ◽  
Vol 79 (5) ◽  
pp. 417-425 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francis S. Nuthalapaty ◽  
James R. Jackson ◽  
John Owen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Residency Program ◽  
Program Selection ◽  
Workplace Factors

scholarly journals Global Pandemic and PRS Residency Match: Can Social Media Fill the Void?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sofia Duque ◽  
Vincent Riccelli ◽  
Sydney Mulqueen ◽  
Andrew Y Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Residency Program ◽  
Specific Content ◽  
Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery ◽  
Program Selection ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Residency Selection ◽  
Residency Match

Abstract Background The type of content that influences plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS) residency program selection and attracts applicants is everchanging and not clearly understood. Further, the COVID-19 pandemic had a major impact on residency selection that is undetermined. Objectives The purpose of this study was to determine to what degree and the type of PRS SM content that drives prospective applicants’ interest of a residency program, especially in the context of COVID-19. Methods Prospective PRS residency applicants were surveyed anonymously. Results An average of 60% of respondents reported that PRS social media (SM) content influenced their perception of a program. Fifty-eight percent reported that resident lifestyle content made them gain interest in a program. Separately, 32% reported that resident lifestyle content influenced them to rank a program higher. Seventy-two percent of respondents claimed SM content did not make them lose interest in a program. Rarely posting, outdated content, and lack of engagement were cited as factors for loss of interest in a program. A majority of respondents (53%) reported wanting to see more resident life and culture content on SM. Of the existing PRS SM content, respondents were most interested in resident lifestyle, followed by clinical and program-specific content. Conclusions The COVID-19 pandemic amplified the importance of SM PRS residency selection. Resident lifestyle content was consistently indicated as more likely to make respondents gain interest in a program, rank a program higher, and as the most desired content. PRS programs will benefit from highlighting resident camaraderie, quality of life, hobbies, and lifestyle to attract applicants.

scholarly journals Quality of life evaluation, sleep and Burnout Syndrome the residentes of the multidisciplinary residency program in health

2016 ◽  
Vol 49 (5) ◽  
pp. 393
Author(s):  
Ana Paula F Moreira ◽  
Lislei J Patrizzi ◽  
Marilita F Accioly ◽  
Suraya G N Shimano ◽  
Isabel A P Walsh
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Residency Program ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Burnout Syndrome ◽  
Life Evaluation

Modelo do estudo: Estudo transversal, de caráter exploratório, descritivo e quantitativo. Objetivo: Avaliar qualidade de vida (QV), qualidade de sono e Síndrome de Burnout (SB) em residentes multiprofissionais, ao longo da Residência. Metodologia: Foram analisados 60 residentes multiprofissionais, dos quais 24 eram residentes ingressantes, cursando a primeira semana do programa (RIn), 18 estavam no final do primeiro ano (R1) e 18 no final do segundo ano (R2). Foi realizada a aplicação do WHOQOL-bref, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index e Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). Resultados: A qualidade de sono diminuiu ao longo da residência e foi identificado menor comprometimento em todos os domínios da QV para RIn. Quanto às dimensões isoladas do MBI, R1 apresentou maior número de residentes com exaustão emocional (EE) alta e realização profissional (RP) baixa e R2 despersonaliza- ção (DE) alta. Dois indivíduos do R2 apresentaram a SB; R2 também se destacou no preenchimento de um critério. O R1 apresentou maior porcentagem de sujeitos em situação de risco. A maioria de RIn não obteve classificação significativa em nenhuma das dimensões. A média dos resultados da EE foi alta para R2, limítrofe para R1 e baixa para RIn. Conclusão: Os resultados indicaram que tanto a qualidade do sono quanto a qualidade de vida de residentes passam por repercussões negativas ao longo dos anos da residência e pode ocorrer o desenvolvimento da Síndrome de Burnout nestes profissionais

scholarly journals Life before and after residents: subjective reports on quality of life from urologists since inception of a new residency program

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 103
Author(s):  
Gregory Roberts ◽  
Paul Whelan ◽  
Anil Kapoor
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Job Stress ◽  
Residency Program ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Point Scale ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Subjective Reports

Background: It is difficult to determine the effect of a residencyprogram on the life of staff urologists. The objective of this studywas to obtain subjective reports from urologists who have practicedbefore and after the implementation of a training program on howit affects their careers in 5 spheres: education, job-stress, free time,financial life and subjective quality of life.Methods: We asked urologists from McMaster University to completea questionnaire to quantify how their current experienceshave changed compared to the pre-residency program era on abalanced 7-point scale (4 = neutral).Results: The response rate was 100% (9/9). Eight of the 9 urologists(89%) reported they would implement the program againif they could rewind the clock. Eight of 9 reported their overallcareer-related quality of life improved, with an average rating of5.1 on the 7-point scale. The quality of continuing education wasthe most positive ranking at 5.4 followed by job stress at 5.2. Theoutcomes measured below 4 (neutral) were earning potential at3.8 and ability to engage in pastimes at 3.4. Earning potential wasclustered tightly around neutral, with 7 of the 9 respondents reportingno change. The largest standard deviation, corresponding tothe most disagreement, was in their ability to engage in pastimes.Conclusion: Even with a mild decrease in earning potential andincreased job stress, McMaster urologists feel their quality of lifeand continuing education have improved since the program’simplementation; these urologists are almost uniformly happy theystarted a residency teaching program at their centre.

scholarly journals Quality of Life of Resident Physicians at a Public University Hospital

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabel Cristina Ribeiro Regazzi ◽  
Carlos Soares Pernambuco ◽  
Luiz Cláudio Pereira Ribeiro ◽  
Alexandre Sousa da Silva ◽  
Virginia Maria de Azevedo Oliveira Knupp ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Residency Program ◽  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Public University ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
World Health ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Resident Physicians ◽  
The City

Abstract Objective: compile a quality of life profile of medical residents in clinical and surgical specialties at a public university hospital in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional study. The sample consisted of 74 doctors who enrolled in the 2015 residency program at the Graffrée Guinle University Hospital, in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The data collection questionnaire used was the WHOQOL-100, developed by the World Health Organization Quality of Life group in an expanded format. Conclusion: The quality of life profile of resident physicians is unsatisfactory, since four of the quality of life domains were negative when evaluated by the WHOQOL-100 questionnaire. Religion (∆% = 16.6%) and social relations (∆% = 11.9%) can be considered protective factors related to better quality of life during the medical residency program.

Self-Compassion and Quality of Life in Adults Who Stutter

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 2097-2108
Author(s):  
Robyn L. Croft ◽  
Courtney T. Byrd
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
The Self ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Adults Who Stutter ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify levels of self-compassion in adults who do and do not stutter and to determine whether self-compassion predicts the impact of stuttering on quality of life in adults who stutter. Method Participants included 140 adults who do and do not stutter matched for age and gender. All participants completed the Self-Compassion Scale. Adults who stutter also completed the Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering. Data were analyzed for self-compassion differences between and within adults who do and do not stutter and to predict self-compassion on quality of life in adults who stutter. Results Adults who do and do not stutter exhibited no significant differences in total self-compassion, regardless of participant gender. A simple linear regression of the total self-compassion score and total Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering score showed a significant, negative linear relationship of self-compassion predicting the impact of stuttering on quality of life. Conclusions Data suggest that higher levels of self-kindness, mindfulness, and social connectedness (i.e., self-compassion) are related to reduced negative reactions to stuttering, an increased participation in daily communication situations, and an improved overall quality of life. Future research should replicate current findings and identify moderators of the self-compassion–quality of life relationship.

Misophonia: An Evidence-Based Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 685-690
Author(s):  
C. S. Vanaja ◽  
Miriam Soni Abigail
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Case History ◽  
Pure Tone ◽  
Physiological Responses ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Management Option ◽  
Pure Tone Audiogram

Purpose Misophonia is a sound tolerance disorder condition in certain sounds that trigger intense emotional or physiological responses. While some persons may experience misophonia, a few patients suffer from misophonia. However, there is a dearth of literature on audiological assessment and management of persons with misophonia. The purpose of this report is to discuss the assessment of misophonia and highlight the management option that helped a patient with misophonia. Method A case study of a 26-year-old woman with the complaint of decreased tolerance to specific sounds affecting quality of life is reported. Audiological assessment differentiated misophonia from hyperacusis. Management included retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy based on the principles described by P. J. Jastreboff and Jastreboff (2014). A misophonia questionnaire was administered at regular intervals to monitor the effectiveness of therapy. Results A detailed case history and audiological evaluations including pure-tone audiogram and Johnson Hyperacusis Index revealed the presence of misophonia. The patient benefitted from intervention, and the scores of the misophonia questionnaire indicated a decrease in the severity of the problem. Conclusions It is important to differentially diagnose misophonia and hyperacusis in persons with sound tolerance disorders. Retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy can help patients who suffer from misophonia.

Quality of Life of Youth With Hearing Loss

ASHA Leader ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (15) ◽  
pp. 5-6
Author(s):  
Anne Skalicky ◽  
Brenda Schick ◽  
Donald Patrick
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Hearing Loss

Thinking Beyond Language: Intervention for Severe Aphasia

2009 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nina Simmons-Mackie
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Communication Training ◽  
Language Intervention ◽  
Specific Training ◽  
Environmental Support ◽  
Total Communication ◽  
Communication Partners

Abstract Purpose: This article addresses several intervention approaches that aim to improve life for individuals with severe aphasia. Because severe aphasia significantly compromises language, often for the long term, recommended approaches focus on additional domains that affect quality of life. Treatments are discussed that involve increasing participation in personally relevant life situations, enhancing environmental support for communication and participation, and improving communicative confidence. Methods: Interventions that have been suggested in the aphasia literature as particularly appropriate for people with severe aphasia include training in total communication, training of communication partners, and activity specific training. Conclusion: Several intervention approaches can be implemented to enhance life with severe aphasia.

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