MP10-06 A NOVEL ONLINE PHYSICIAN GROUP-COACHING PROGRAM TO REDUCE BURNOUT IN FEMALE TRAINEES: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL

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You have accessJournal of UrologyCME1 May 2022MP10-06 A NOVEL ONLINE PHYSICIAN GROUP-COACHING PROGRAM TO REDUCE BURNOUT IN FEMALE TRAINEES: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL Kerri Thurmon, Pari Shah, Krithika Suresh, Nathalie Dieujuste, Christine Jones, Adrienne Mann, and Tyra Fainstad Kerri ThurmonKerri Thurmon More articles by this author , Pari ShahPari Shah More articles by this author , Krithika SureshKrithika Suresh More articles by this author , Nathalie DieujusteNathalie Dieujuste More articles by this author , Christine JonesChristine Jones More articles by this author , Adrienne MannAdrienne Mann More articles by this author , and Tyra FainstadTyra Fainstad More articles by this author View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000002532.06AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: Female physician trainees are disproportionately affected by burnout compared to their male counterparts. This phenomenon is multifactorial, but growing evidence suggests that perceptions of stressful work relationships, demanding attendings, and a culture where resident needs feel inconsequential lead to exhaustion, negativism, and reduced personal efficacy. We hypothesize that a structured professional coaching program targeting women residents would lead to decreased burnout in this at-risk group. METHODS: We conducted a pilot randomized clinical trial involving 101 female-identifying resident physicians in GME at the University of Colorado between January 1, 2021, and June 30, 2021. Residents were recruited from a broad array of specialties, including both non-surgical (n=82) and surgical (n=19). The intervention consisted of a 6-month, web-based group coaching program developed by trained life-coaches (TF and AM). The primary outcome, of burnout, was measured using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). Secondary outcomes included Imposter Phenomenon, Self-Compassion, and Moral Injury. Statistical analysis was conducted from July 1, to September 25, 2021 on an intent-to-treat basis. RESULTS: Among the 101 female residents in the study, after 6 months of professional coaching, emotional exhaustion decreased in the intervention group by a mean of 3.26 points compared to an increase of 1.07 points in the control group by the end of the study (p=0.03). The intervention group experienced a significant reduction in presence of imposter syndrome compared to controls (-1.16 vs +0.11; p=0.002). Self-compassion increased in the intervention group by a mean of 5.55 points compared to a reduction of 1.32 points in the control group (p <0.001). No statistically significant differences in depersonalization, professional accomplishment or moral injury were observed. CONCLUSIONS: Professional coaching may be a sustainable intervention to decrease emotional exhaustion and feelings of imposter syndrome while increasing self-compassion amongst female physician trainees. This could lead to increased resident wellbeing, personal efficacy and development. Source of Funding: University of Colorado Department of Medicine Program for Academic Clinician Educators © 2022 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 207Issue Supplement 5May 2022Page: e148 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2022 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.MetricsAuthor Information Kerri Thurmon More articles by this author Pari Shah More articles by this author Krithika Suresh More articles by this author Nathalie Dieujuste More articles by this author Christine Jones More articles by this author Adrienne Mann More articles by this author Tyra Fainstad More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement PDF DownloadLoading ...