Interactive anesthesiology educational program improves wellness for anesthesiologists and their children - 20/03/21
, Justin S. Libaw, M.D. a , Solmaz P. Manuel, M.D. a , Irfan S. Kathiriya, M.D., Ph.D. a , Una Srejic, M.D. c , Seema Gandhi, M.D. a Abstract |
Study objective |
Anesthesiologists have a high prevalence of burnout with adverse effects on professionalism and safety. The objective of this study was to assess the impact of an interactive anesthesiology educational program on the wellness of anesthesia providers and their children, as assessed by a modified Professional Fulfillment Index.
Design |
Prospective observational study.
Setting |
Perioperative area.
Patients |
Thirty clinicians participated in the program. Twenty respondents, representing 67% of participants and each corresponding to a parent and their child or children, completed the post-event survey.
Interventions |
An interactive anesthesiology educational program incorporating children, between the ages of five and eighteen years old, of anesthesia providers was held in the perioperative area. The program was held over four hours and was comprised of four sessions including pediatric anesthesia, neuroanesthesia, airway, and ultrasound stations.
Measurements |
Anesthesia providers and their children were administered a post-event assessment, including a modified Professional Fulfillment Index and satisfaction survey.
Main results |
All twenty (100%) of respondents indicated it was “very true” or “completely true” that their child was happy with the program, and that it was worthwhile and satisfying to both the anesthesia provider and their child. Nineteen (95%) of reporting participants indicated it was “very true” or “completely true” that it was meaningful to have the department host such a program and 17 (85%) respondents felt their child now better understands the anesthesia work of the parent. All clinician volunteers indicated it was “very true” or “completely true” that they were contributing professionally during the program in ways that they valued most.
Conclusion |
An interactive educational wellness initiative provides an effective and feasible method for increasing professional fulfillment and satisfaction among anesthesia providers while educating our youngest generation of learners. Implementation of such a program may also occur with modifications such as televideo to maintain COVID-19 precautions.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Highlights |
• | Physician burnout is highly prevalent in the field of anesthesiology. |
• | Evidence-based initiatives to promote wellness and combat burnout are limited. |
• | A wellness interactive educational program including children was evaluated. |
• | Implementation of such a program may improve fulfillment in anesthesiologists. |
• | Modifications such as televideo may enable precaution-abiding implementation. |
Keywords : Wellness, Well-being, Burnout, Resilience, Educational program, Professional development
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