Quality and Safety in Health Care, Part XLVIII: Discussion Groups and Burnout.

Abstract

Discussion groups are one of the methods advocated to help prevent burnout and help in recovery from burnout. Balint groups, Schwartz Rounds, narrative medicine and reflection groups, discussion workshops to gain certain skills, and general support groups are examples of these groups. Participation in these groups produces other positive ramifications for health care providers and health care systems including promoting teamwork, collegiality, support networking, decreasing stress, and finding meaning in work.