Action Collaborative Product – Clinician Well-Being Knowledge Hub

Organizational Evidence Based and Promising Practices for Improving Clinician Well-Being

NAM — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 00:59:27 +0000

In this discussion paper, the authors outline organizational approaches that focus on fixing the workplace, rather than “fixing the worker,” and by doing so, advance clinician well-being and the resiliency of the organization.

Clinician Well-Being at Virginia Mason Kirkland Medical Center: A Case Study

NAM — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 13:41:32 +0000

The following case study highlights organizational initiatives from the Virginia Mason Kirkland Medical Center that have demonstrated success in supporting well-being and preventing burnout among practicing clinicians.

The case study is intended to inform and inspire organizations facing similar challenges and seeking similar outcomes. Although there is no one-size-fits-all solution for clinician well-being, techniques and resources described in the case studies may provide a useful starting point for other groups.

Clinician Well-Being at The Ohio State University: A Case Study

NAM — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 13:39:36 +0000

The following case study highlights organizational initiatives from The Ohio State University that have demonstrated success in supporting well-being and preventing burnout among practicing clinicians, trainees, and/or students. This case study provides highlights from the College of Medicine, College of Nursing, Wexner Medical Center, and Emergency Medicine Residency Program.

Burnout and Job and Career Satisfaction in the Physician Assistant Profession: A Review of the Literature

NAM — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 20:31:00 +0000

While much is known about the prevalence of burnout among physicians and nurses, little is known about burnout in the physician assistant (PA) profession. Approximately 50 percent of physicians and 35 percent of nurses report symptoms of burnout. Burnout is linked to increased health care costs, medical errors, and poor patient outcomes. The PA profession emerged in the 1960s in response to workforce shortages in rural and underserved communities. The profession has evolved from one designed for primary care to one that is adaptable to broad workforce demands. PAs are now employed in almost all medical specialties, including those with physicians reporting high rates of burnout. The authors believe that this is the first paper to explore the literature that relates specifically to PA burnout and career and job satisfaction.

Gender-Based Differences in Burnout: Issues Faced by Women Physicians

NAM — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 18:52:24 +0000

Women now account for an increasingly large percentage of medical school students and practicing physicians, yet there is still a scarcity of research on how gender-related differences can affect clinician burnout and well-being. Recognizing gender-related differences is critical in designing effective strategies to improve clinician well-being and to identify, treat, and prevent burnout. This NAM Perspectives Discussion Paper examines how gender-related differences can manifest, and some strategies for ensuring well-being for all health professionals.

A Vision for a Person-Centered Health Information System

NAM — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 13:24:28 +0000

We have a health care system with robust but highly fragmented capabilities. How can we leverage technology to enhance harmonized, patient-centered care?

Realizing the full potential of patient-centered health care technology that also reduces clinician burden will require collaboration across multiple sectors, a willingness to share data, and the development of universal standards. This discussion paper describes a vision for the future, identifies existing gaps and barriers, and describes a potential roadmap to achieving a person-centered health information system.

A Pragmatic Approach for Organizations to Measure Health Care Professional Well-Being

NAM — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 13:22:45 +0000

Clinician well-being is crucial in ensuring a healthier future for all. But we cannot effectively combat clinician burnout without measuring its pervasiveness.

The following discussion paper investigates several measurement tools that organizations can use to assess clinician burnout and well-being. Tools vary widely and should be chosen carefully by researchers and organizational leadership. Authors provide a list of considerations and a brief overview of the tools that may be available to you.

Implementing Optimal Team-Based Care to Reduce Clinician Burnout

NAM — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 14:07:44 +0000

Teamwork is critical for clinician well-being and better patient care. But how can we better foster team-based care so that patients and clinicians can thrive?

The following discussion paper from the National Academy of Medicine explores optimal team-based care and its role in reducing clinician burnout and achieving better patient outcomes. Authors describe key features of successful health care teams, review existing evidence that links high-functioning teams to increased well-being, and recommend strategies to overcome barriers to optimal team-based care.

Factors Affecting Clinician Well-Being and Resilience – Conceptual Model

NAM — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 12:43:18 +0000

This conceptual model was developed by the National Academy of Medicine Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being.

This conceptual model depicts the factors associated with clinician well-being and resilience; applies these factors across all health care professions, specialties, settings, and career stages; and emphasizes the link between clinician well-being and outcomes for clinicians, patients, and the health system. The model should be used to understand well-being, rather than as a diagnostic or assessment tool. The model will be revised as the field develops and more information becomes available.

The external and individual factors of the conceptual model are hyperlinked to corresponding landing pages on the Knowledge Hub, allowing users to navigate seamlessly between the two resources. By viewing the Conceptual Model on your computer, you will find that each factor is linked to a landing page within the Knowledge Hub. Each landing page provides additional information and resources.

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Addressing Burnout, Depression, and Suicidal Ideation in the Osteopathic Profession: An Approach That Spans the Physician Life Cycle

NAM — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 20:36:39 +0000

The following discussion paper from the National Academy of Medicine sets forth a multi-prong approach to wellness that touches on education, mentorship, positive modeling, resources, and candid discussions. The authors call on the medical field to manage physician wellness outside of traditional siloes by making a concerted effort to implement a continuity of care across a physician’s life cycle.