More effective intervention models for physician burnout warranted

Current intervention programs for physicians generated small but significant reductions in burnout, and interventions with an organization-directed approach were the most effective; however, these were rarely used, according to results published in JAMA Internal Medicine. These findings suggest more models that use a similar method to promote healthy individual-organization relationships are needed.“Burnout is a major concern for physicians. Nearly half of practicing physicians in the United States experience burnout at some point in their career,” Maria Panagioti, PhD, of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) School of Primary Care (Read more...)

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