scholarly journals Measuring Flourishing Among Internal Medicine and Psychiatry Residents

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 312-319
Author(s):  
Margot Kelly-Hedrick ◽  
Madeline M. Rodriguez ◽  
Anne E. Ruble ◽  
Scott M. Wright ◽  
Margaret S. Chisolm
Keyword(s):  
Internal Medicine ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Emotional Exhaustion ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Empathic Concern ◽  
Psychiatry Residents ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
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ABSTRACT Background Many residents experience burnout, prompting national attention to well-being; however, well-being is not merely the absence of burnout. A recently developed measure of flourishing may provide insight on this important topic. Objective We investigated flourishing in a sample of medical residents. Methods Internal medicine residents and psychiatry residents at 2 residency programs responded to a cross-sectional online survey (December 2017–February 2018), which focused on the Flourish Index (FI) and Secure Flourish Index (SFI). Both measures generate scores ranging from a low of 0 to a high of 10. Participants were queried about quality of life, burnout, work-life balance, empathic concern, and sociodemographic characteristics. Simple and multiple linear regressions were performed to examine the relationship between FI/SFI and other variables. Results The response rate was 92% (92 of 101). Participants were found to have a mean FI score of 6.8 (SD = 1.6) and mean SFI score of 6.9 (SD = 1.6). Low quality of life, low work-life balance satisfaction, high emotional exhaustion, lower empathic concern, and having a pet were all significantly associated with lower FI scores (R2 = 0.59; F[14, 69] = 7.10; P < .0001), indicating lesser flourishing, controlling for other variables. Similarly, low quality of life, high emotional exhaustion, lower empathic concern, and having a pet were all significantly associated with lower SFI scores (R2 = 0.55; F[14, 69] = 6.06; P < .0001), controlling for other variables. Conclusions In this sample, the flourishing indices were associated with well-being and burnout metrics.

scholarly journals Comparing the Maslach Burnout Inventory to Other Well-Being Instruments in Emergency Medicine Residents

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 532-536 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelly Williamson ◽  
Patrick M. Lank ◽  
Navneet Cheema ◽  
Nicholas Hartman ◽  
Elise O. Lovell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
Emotional Exhaustion ◽  
Career Satisfaction ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
Life Balance

ABSTRACT Background  The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) is considered the “gold standard” for measuring burnout, encompassing 3 scales: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment. Other well-being instruments have shown utility in various settings, and correlations between MBI and these instruments could provide evidence of relationships among key variables to guide well-being efforts. Objective  We explored correlations between the MBI and other well-being instruments. Methods  We fielded a multicenter survey of 9 emergency medicine (EM) residencies, administering the MBI and 4 published well-being instruments: a quality-of-life assessment, a work-life balance rating, an appraisal of career satisfaction, and the Primary Care Evaluation of Mental Disorders Patient Health Questionnaire 2 question screen. Consistent with the Maslach definition, burnout was defined by high emotional exhaustion (> 26) and high depersonalization (> 12). Results  Of 334 residents, 261 (78%) responded. Residents who reported lower quality of life had higher emotional exhaustion (ρ = –0.437, P < .0001), higher depersonalization (ρ = –0.18, P < .005), and lower personal accomplishment (ρ = 0.347, P < .001). Residents who reported a negative work-life balance had emotional exhaustion (P < .001) and depersonalization (P < .009). Positive career satisfaction was associated with lower emotional exhaustion (P < .0001), lower depersonalization (P < .005), and higher personal accomplishment (P < .05). A positive depression screen was associated with higher emotional exhaustion, higher depersonalization, and lower personal achievement (all P < .0001). Conclusions  Our multicenter study of EM residents demonstrated that assessments using the MBI correlate with other well-being instruments.

We’re All in This Together

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheryl Krauter
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Care ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Personal Meaning ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Professional Lives ◽  
Survivorship Care ◽  
Life Balance

This chapter highlights and endorses a focus on continued progress in the area of integrative cancer care that assists the needs of the patients and also includes attention to the well-being of clinicians in cancer survivor care. Introducing a simple, relational structure that allows for both patients and clinicians to create a healing connection is one workable solution to the issues of quality survivorship care that can provide meaning and satisfaction to all concerned. The chapter provides evidence-based material on the vital importance of providing clinicians with meaningful support in their professional lives. It addresses their work–life balance and the importance of restoring their sense of personal meaning and quality of life to prevent burnout.

scholarly journals Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Nephrology Fellow Training and Well-Being in the United States: A National Survey

2021 ◽  
pp. ASN.2020111636
Author(s):  
Kurtis A. Pivert ◽  
Suzanne M. Boyle ◽  
Susan M. Halbach ◽  
Lili Chan ◽  
Hitesh H. Shah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
United States ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Work Life Balance ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
Preparedness For Practice

BackgroundThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic’s effects on nephrology fellows’ educational experiences, preparedness for practice, and emotional wellbeing are unknown.MethodsWe recruited current adult and pediatric fellows and 2020 graduates of nephrology training programs in the United States to participate in a survey measuring COVID-19’s effects on their training experiences and wellbeing.ResultsOf 1005 nephrology fellows-in-training and recent graduates, 425 participated (response rate 42%). Telehealth was widely adopted (90% for some or all outpatient nephrology consults), as was remote learning (76% of conferences were exclusively online). Most respondents (64%) did not have in-person consults on COVID-19 inpatients; these patients were managed by telehealth visits (27%), by in-person visits with the attending faculty without fellows (29%), or by another approach (9%). A majority of fellows (84%) and graduates (82%) said their training programs successfully sustained their education during the pandemic, and most fellows (86%) and graduates (90%) perceived themselves as prepared for unsupervised practice. Although 42% indicated the pandemic had negatively affected their overall quality of life and 33% reported a poorer work-life balance, only 15% of 412 respondents who completed the Resident Well-Being Index met its distress threshold. Risk for distress was increased among respondents who perceived the pandemic had impaired their knowledge base (odds ratio [OR], 3.04; 95% confidence interval [CI], 2.00 to 4.77) or negatively affected their quality of life (OR, 3.47; 95% CI, 2.29 to 5.46) or work-life balance (OR, 3.16; 95% CI, 2.18 to 4.71).ConclusionsDespite major shifts in education modalities and patient care protocols precipitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, participants perceived their education and preparation for practice to be minimally affected.

scholarly journals WORK-LIFE BALANCE STUDY FOCUSED ON WORKING WOMEN

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 134-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kalpana Deshmukh
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Working Women ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Personal Life ◽  
Work Life Balance ◽  
Industrial Society ◽  
Balance Study ◽  
Life Balance

The role of working women has changed throughout the world due to economic conditions and social demands. This has resulted in a scenario in which working women have tremendous pressure to develop a career as robust as their male counterparts while sustaining active engagement in personal life. The ever-increasing work pressure is taking a ring on the working women leaving them with less time for themselves. The increasing responsibilities on the personal front with the technological blessings like advanced mobile phones, notepads, etc. that keeps work life integrated with personal life also creates stress on personal and professional fronts in this knowledge age. This affects the person’s physical, emotional and social well-being. Thus, achieving work life balance is a necessity for working women to have a good quality of life. This paper is an attempt to explore the tough challenges faced by working women in maintaining a balance between their personal and professional life. The various factors affecting the work-life balance of married working women have been examined in this study. The tool used for the study is the manual on work–life balance of The Industrial Society. Data were subjected to descriptive statistics and it was found that the problems faced by the working women of Pune Maharashtra state in terms of work-life balance are quite high. The results also indicate that the work-life balance of individuals affect their quality of life.

scholarly journals Work life balance of women employees of teaching faculties in karnataka state

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 40-42
Author(s):  
Dr.Sunitha R
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Working Women ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Personal Life ◽  
Work Life Balance ◽  
Industrial Society ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
Factors Affecting

The role of working women has changed throughout the world due to economic conditions and social demands. This has resulted in a scenario in which working women have tremendous pressure to develop a career as robust as their male counterparts while sustaining active engagement in personal life. The ever- increasing work pressure is taking a toll on the working women leaving them with less time for themselves. The increasing responsibilities on the personal front with the technological blessings like advanced mobile phones, notepads, etc. that keeps work life integrated with personal life also creates stress on personal and professional fronts in this knowledge age. This affects the person’s physical, emotional and social well-being. Thus, achieving work life balance is a necessity for working women to have a good quality of life. This paper is an attempt to explore the tough challenges faced by working women in maintaining a balance between their personal and professional life. The various factors affecting the work-life balance of married working women have been examined in this study. The tool used for the study is the manual on work–life balance of The Industrial Society (now the Work Foundation) by Daniels and McCarraher. Data were subjected to descriptive statistics and it was found that the problems faced by the working women of ts in terms of work-life balance are quite high. The results also indicate that the work-life balance of individuals affect their quality of life.

EDITORIAL INTRODUCTION

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
James Appleyard ◽  
Werdie Van Staden
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Health System ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Positive Health ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
Burn Out

This issue contributes a further four international articles from the USA, Peru, Germany and Japan on wellbeing, work-life balance and burn-out, which underline the need for a person- and people-centered approach. The first paper explores, documents and discusses the concepts and procedures for positive health, particularly well-being and quality of life, within the framework of person centered medicine and health. The importance ascribed to positive health is growing internationally, with particular focus on Well-being and Quality of Life. The paper identifies some useful and encompassing instruments for assessing these concepts, which have general applicability and are substantially validated internationally. These instruments and the principles underlying them need to be incorporated into the education of medical students. Our second paper ‘on becoming a physician’ provides a qualitative analysis of medical students’ perspectives on their academic environment, well-being and mental health. Positive human connections during undergraduate years are key to dealing with adversity and helping to shape a healthier generation of practitioners Once in practice as young physicians, our third paper from Japan concludes that in order to continue their careers without burning out and excel in various fields, a health system must be created that allows for efficient learning and work–life balance for both mental and physical wellbeing. Once in established practice the maintenance of professional relationships and the nature of physicians employment within the health system become crucial as is clear from our fourth article from Germany where satisfaction with working conditions and income is high among German self-employed ambulatory doctors and psychotherapists whereas being employed by employers who are increasingly interfering with clinical practice – whether in a hospital or in an ambulatory practice – appears to decrease satisfaction with working conditions among doctors. This group is at higher risk of experiencing burn-out or have their well-being compromised, and a decreased satisfaction with working conditions among doctors.

scholarly journals Demographics, Interests, and Quality of Life of Canadian Neurosurgery Residents

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 214-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Iorio-Morin ◽  
Syed Uzair Ahmed ◽  
Mark Bigder ◽  
Ayoub Dakson ◽  
Cameron Elliott ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Specialty Choice ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Work Life Balance ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
As Stress

AbstractBackground:Neurosurgical residents face a unique combination of challenges, including long duty hours, technically challenging cases, and uncertain employment prospects. We sought to assess the demographics, interests, career goals, self-rated happiness, and overall well-being of Canadian neurosurgery residents.Methods:A cross-sectional survey was developed and sent through the Canadian Neurosurgery Research Collaborative to every resident enrolled in a Canadian neurosurgery program as of April 1, 2016.Results:We analyzed 76 completed surveys of 146 eligible residents (52% response rate). The median age was 29 years, with 76% of respondents being males. The most popular subspecialties of interest for fellowship were spine, oncology, and open vascular neurosurgery. The most frequent self-reported number of worked hours per week was the 80- to 89-hour range. The majority of respondents reported a high level of happiness as well as stress. Sense of accomplishment and fatigue were reported as average to high and overall quality of life was low for 19%, average for 49%, and high for 32%. Satisfaction with work-life balance was average for 44% of respondents and was the only tested domain in which significant dissatisfaction was identified (18%). Overall, respondents were highly satisfied with their choice of specialty, choice of program, surgical exposure, and work environment; however, intimidation was reported in 36% of respondents and depression by 17%.Conclusions:Despite a challenging residency and high workload, the majority of Canadian neurosurgery residents are happy and satisfied with their choice of specialty and program. However, work-life balance, employability, resident intimidation, and depression were identified as areas of active concern.

scholarly journals Women in surgery: a systematic review of 25 years

BMJ Leader ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. leader-2019-000199
Author(s):  
Charleen Singh ◽  
Caitlin Loseth ◽  
Noordeen Shoqirat
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Leadership Roles ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
Surgical Residency ◽  
Meta Analyses

The number of women entering medicine significantly increased over the last decades. Currently, over half of the medical students are women but less than half are applying to surgery and even less go on to surgical specialties. Even fewer women are seen in leadership roles throughout the profession of surgery and surgical residency. Our purpose of the literature review is to identify any themes, which would provide insight to the current phenomenon. We used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systemic Reviews and Meta-Analyses method for a systematic review of the literature over a 20-year period (1998–2018). Five broad themes were identified: education and recruitment, career development, impact of/on life around the globe and surgical subspecialties as areas of barriers for women entering or considering surgery. The systematic review suggests there are opportunities to improve and encourage women entering the profession of surgery as well as the quality of life for surgeons. Creating systems for mentorship across programmes, having policies to support work–life balance and recognising surgical training overlaps with childbearing years are key opportunities for improvement. Improving the current status in surgery will require direction from leadership.

Does Grit Matter to Employees’ Quality of Work Life and Quality of Life? The Case of the Korean Public Sector

2021 ◽  
pp. 009102602110127
Author(s):  
Min Young Kim ◽  
Hyo Joo Lee
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Work Motivation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Employee Motivation ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Quality Of Work Life ◽  
Quality Of Work ◽  
Long Run

To ensure the quality of the work done in the Korean career civil service system (which is characterized by stability, such as lifelong job security), the public sector must use methods to motivate their employees and improve their performance in the long run. In this study, we propose that grit, as a type of work motivation, can boost employee well-being (i.e., job satisfaction, job stress) and organizational outcomes (i.e., organizational commitment, performance). Therefore, the main objective of this study is to assess the validity of grit among public employees from a collectivist culture; to this end, we use the 2016 survey of Korean public officials ( N = 2,070). The results are as follows: (a) grit has a direct positive effect on quality of work life (QWL), (b) QWL can increase employee’s quality of life (QOL), and (c) professionalism and goal-oriented culture negatively and positively regulate grit and QWL. We also examined how employee motivation (e.g., grit) can enrich their QWL and QOL. Altogether, this study supports the argument that human resource (HR) managers should pay attention to grit. To achieve success, one needs not only some level of ability but also the zeal and capacity for hard labor, the latter two of which are considered to constitute grit. Given that, this research targeted grit in the Korean context—not the Western one—and examined its effects in the Korean public sector, where conscientiousness is emphasized.

scholarly journals Fear of COVID-19 and work-quality of life among nurses: The mediating role of psychological well-being

2021 ◽  
pp. 1985-1990
Author(s):  
Ahmet Maslakçı ◽  
Lütfi Sürücü ◽  
Harun Sesen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Quality Of Work Life ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Work Quality ◽  
Quality Of Work ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale

This study was conducted in order to analyze the effect of the nurses’ quality of work life based on fear about COVID-19 and examine the psychological well-being as a moderating variable in this relationship. The survey questionnaire was administered among nurses between 1 November 2020 and 14 November 2020. The self-report survey comprised the nurse information survey, Fear of COVID-19 Scale, work quality of life scale, and psychological well-being scale as data collection tools. Data were obtained from 339 nurses. The findings show that fear of COVID-19 negatively affects nurses’ quality of work life. It has been determined that PWB plays a moderating role in this relationship. While the fear of COVID-19 negatively affects the quality of work life in nurses with low psychological well-being, there is not any kind of significant effect on the quality of work life in nurses with high psychological well-being. This result shows that as the psychological well-being of nurses’ increases, fear of COVID-19 effect on quality of work life decreases. The results of the study show that responses designed to enhance psychological well-being can enhance nurses' working conditions that could reduce the negative effects of the fear of COVID-19. There is an urgent need for clinical and policy strategies to help increase nurses’ PWB in order to increase the quality of work life by reducing fear and also anxiety among nurses fighting on the front line during COVID-19.

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