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Docs for Dinner: An Initial Qualitative Evaluation of Strengthening Engagement by Breaking Bread

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of the stress intervention Docs for Dinner on factors related to physician disengagement and professional isolation. Methods: A specifically designed survey was distributed to physicians who had participated in the program. Results: The results indicate that physician participants found…

“3 Tips to Save Time Charting” — Southern Medicine Podcast is Now Available

In this episode, Randy Glick, BSB/PM, MCP, speaks with Erica D., MSN, FNP-BC, a full-time nurse practitioner and founder of The Nurse Practitioner Charting School, who shares insights on the impact of charting at home, three time-saving strategies for busy providers, and the potential role of AI medical scribes.

Listen to Drs. Desiree-Burroughs-Ray and Christopher Jackson Preview Their Assembly Presentation on Wellness and Well-Being

In this podcast, Drs. Desiree Burroughs-Ray and Christopher Jackson preview their system- level and individual-level practical solutions to burnout, a topic they will discuss in greater detail in their presentation on wellness and well-being taking place October 28 during SMA’s Annual Scientific Assembly in Greensboro, NC.

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Effects of the COVID-19 Crisis on Resident Well-Being in a Community Teaching Hospital

Objectives: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been an unexpected crisis that continues to challenge the medical community at large. Healthcare environments have been forced to change dramatically, including for medical residents, who are vital members of the innovative emergency response teams. Articles have previously been published on the…

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Grit Does Not Predict Burnout among First-Year Internal Medicine Residents

Objectives: Grit, defined as passion and perseverance for long-term goals, has been associated with the avoidance of burnout among residents in a number of specialties. We aimed to evaluate the relationship between grit and burnout among first-year Internal Medicine residents. Methods: During the 2018–2019 academic year, the authors recruited 75…

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Evaluating the Burnout-Thriving Index in a Multidisciplinary Cohort at a Large Academic Medical Center

Objectives: There has been significant discussion about the quality of burnout research, especially with regard to abbreviated measurements of burnout and/or well-being. The purpose of this study was to compare a single-item, investigator-developed question measuring perceived well-being with validated multi-item measures of burnout and well-being.Methods: Between 2016 and 2017, healthcare…

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Perceptions of Companion Dog Benefits on Well-Being of US Military Veterans with HIV/AIDS

Objectives: Patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) frequently experience psychosocial complications in addition to physical illness. Conflicting data on the value of companion dog ownership in minimizing psychosocial distress suggest the need for more research in this field. This study helps to clarify and expand upon previous…

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Impact of a Fitness Intervention on Medical Students

Objective: It is known that regular exercise improves both physical and mental health. This study sought to determine the impact of a fitness intervention on the levels of exercise and well-being of medical students. Methods: In 2011, the authors conducted a prospective cohort study involving medical students at the Johns…

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Physical Function and Quality of Life in Older Adults: Sex Differences

Objectives: Age is associated with deterioration in physical function (PF) and health-related quality of life (HRQL). Methods: We examined sex differences in the association between PF and HRQL among older adults. One hundred eight adults (ages 60 to 98 years) completed the Continuous Scale-Physical Function Performance test (CS-PFP10), Functional Status…