Current problems in pediatric and adolescent health care
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Curr Probl Pediatr Adolesc Health Care · Dec 2019
Organizational strategies to reduce physician burnout and improve professional fulfillment.
Burnout is highly prevalent among physicians and has been associated with negative outcomes for physicians, patients, staff, and health-care organizations. Reducing physician burnout and increasing physician well-being is a priority. ⋯ These strategies include leadership traits, latitude of control and autonomy, collegiality, diversity, teamwork, top-of-license workflows, electronic health record (EHR) usability, peer support, confidential mental health services, work-life integration and reducing barriers to practicing a healthy lifestyle. The review concludes with evidence-based recommendations on establishing an effective physician wellness program.