scholarly journals Implementing Wellness Curriculum in Residency

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nguyet-Cam V. Lam ◽  
Elspeth Black
Keyword(s):  
Wellness Curriculum

Wellness Now! Two Physician Assistant Programs’ Experiences Incorporating a Wellness Curriculum

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 277-281
Author(s):  
Katherine T. Fortenberry ◽  
Amy Parins ◽  
Michelle Ostmoe ◽  
Trenton Henry ◽  
Kevin Wyne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physician Assistant ◽  
Wellness Curriculum

Design and Implementation of an Innovative, Longitudinal Wellness Curriculum in an Anesthesiology Residency Program

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. e01387
Author(s):  
Kevin C. Thornton ◽  
Jina L. Sinskey ◽  
Christy K. Boscardin ◽  
Kristina R. Sullivan
Keyword(s):  
Residency Program ◽  
Design And Implementation ◽  
Wellness Curriculum

Mindful fellows: Study results from a pilot wellness curriculum in hematology oncology.

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 10508-10508
Author(s):  
Monica Sheila Chatwal ◽  
Christine Vinci ◽  
Richard R. Reich ◽  
Marc McDowell ◽  
Angela Reagan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Adherence ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Physician Burnout ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Wellness Curriculum ◽  
Recruitment Target

10508 Background: Rates of physician burnout, depression, and career dissatisfaction are rising. It is imperative to develop solutions. Studies find mindfulness is an effective therapeutic means for physician burnout, but few programs address this in clinical trainees, specifically hematology oncology fellows. The aims of this pilot study were to determine the feasibility and acceptability of a mindfulness-based wellness curriculum. To our knowledge, this is the first study assessing this type of intervention in this population. Methods: In this single center, nonrandomized study, six monthly 30-45 minute sessions were integrated within the framework of existing didactic conferences. Each session had two parts – didactics on mindfulness and guided meditation exercises. Sessions were led by a social worker trained in mindfulness techniques. Participants completed pre and post intervention questionnaires, including Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) (Carlson, 2005), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) (Cohen, 1983), and reflection questions, with an opportunity for free responses. The primary endpoint was feasibility as determined through recruitment (target 70%) and treatment adherence defined as participation and questionnaire completion (target 80%). A secondary aim was acceptability determined through self-reflection questions (target 80%). Results: A total of 27 participants (59% female) enrolled with 37% in post-graduate year 6 (PGY-6). Of the eligible fellows, 96% enrolled and 96% of participants completed questionnaires. On self-reflection questions, 65% reported that the program was useful and 81% reported they would participate again in the future. Participants suggested modifications including location, timing, and a broader scope to include skills in addition to mindfulness (e.g. resiliency-focused). Data on self-reported levels of stress and self-awareness, an exploratory aim, will be presented at the meeting. Conclusions: Findings indicate that a mindfulness-based wellness curriculum was both feasible and acceptable for hematology oncology fellows. Modifications are being made to expand on this program, and incorporate it as a recurring component of the existing curriculum.

123 Creating a Wellness Curriculum for an Emergency Medicine Residency

2014 ◽  
Vol 64 (4) ◽  
pp. S44-S45
Author(s):  
L.A. Weichenthal ◽  
S. McCullough ◽  
S. Manternach
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
Wellness Curriculum

scholarly journals Implementation of small-group reflection rounds at an emergency medicine residency program

CJEM ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 15 (03) ◽  
pp. 175-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leana S. Wen ◽  
Justin T. Baca ◽  
Patricia O'Malley ◽  
Kriti Bhatia ◽  
David Peak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
Small Group ◽  
Reflective Practice ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Ethical Challenges ◽  
Clinical Experiences ◽  
Safe Environment ◽  
Wellness Curriculum ◽  
Curricular Interventions ◽  
Question Survey

Few residency curricular interventions have focused on improving well-being and promoting humanism. We describe the implementation of a novel curriculum based on small-group reflection rounds—the Emergency Medicine Reflection Rounds (EMRR)—at a 4-year US emergency medicine (EM) residency. During the inaugural year (2010–2011), nine residents volunteered to take part in 1-hour monthly sessions with faculty facilitators. Residents were provided with a confidential environment to discuss difficult ethical and interpersonal encounters from their clinical experiences. Ongoing feedback from participants was solicited, culminating with a four-question survey in which all respondents remarked that the EMRR contributed to improving their own well-being and agreed that it provided an important forum for residents to discuss difficult issues in a safe environment. In this article, we describe our innovation as an example of a wellness initiative that has promoted reflective practice and fostered cooperative learning around the communication, professional, and ethical challenges inherent in EM practice. Our EMRR model may be useful to other EM residences looking to supplement their wellness curriculum.

scholarly journals Development of a Wellness Curriculum at a New Regional Campus: A Pilot Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Katelyn Edel ◽  
Michael Flanagan ◽  
Juan Qiu ◽  
Jacqueline Gardner
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Medical Schools ◽  
The United States ◽  
Wellness Program ◽  
State College ◽  
Regional Campus ◽  
Penn State ◽  
Penn State College ◽  
Wellness Curriculum

Background: Burnout is a critical issue that is increasingly prevalent among healthcare professionals. Several studies suggest that the decline in mental health and wellness begins in medical school. As such, medical schools across the United States have started to develop proactive approaches to medical student wellness, often in the form of an organized curriculum focused on resilience, mindfulness, and stress-reduction. There is little research describing the implementation and refinement of a wellness curriculum at a small regional campus of an academic medical center. A regional campus represents a unique opportunity to develop a comprehensive wellness program, because of the flexibility of the curriculum and the small number of students. The Penn State College of Medicine University Park Campus sought to develop a wellness program specific to first year medical students (MS1s) and to create a companion program of inter-professional wellness exercises open to all teaching faculty and learners at our regional campus. Methods: The study was reviewed by the Penn State College of Medicine Institutional Review Board (STUDY00011390) and was granted “Exempt” status. Three components of the wellness curriculum were developed: a mandatory, semester-long curriculum for MS1s focused on professional development, a 10-session Tai Chi class accessible to faculty, staff and students, and a series of watercolor painting workshops accessible to faculty and students. Participants completed pre- and post-surveys to assess these interventions. Results: The participation rate for the optional Tai Chi and watercolor workshops was relatively low, with 20% of students attending. Most participants felt that medical schools should be responsible for offering wellness programs for students. The majority of students wanted optional wellness activities to be available, rather than mandatory sessions. Discussion: The information gathered from this pilot study will be used to develop a formal curriculum that is accessible, helpful, and convenient for all members of the regional campus community. In the future, it will be helpful to conduct a needs assessment to ascertain what kind of wellness offerings will be most successful among students, faculty, and staff of a regional medical campus. Conflicts of Interest: None.

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