Burnout, resilience, and perception of mindfulness programmes among GP trainees: a mixed-methods study
Background: Trainee GPs are at risk of developing burnout as a result of high stress levels. Improving resilience may prevent the negative effects of stress on wellbeing, morale, and patient care, thereby supporting recruitment to general practice. Aim: To explore experiences of stress and burnout a...
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doaj-11ee2152d28c4fb9924f910cfee9ecef2020-11-25T03:56:31ZengRoyal College of General PractitionersBJGP Open2398-37952020-07-014310.3399/bjgpopen20X101058Burnout, resilience, and perception of mindfulness programmes among GP trainees: a mixed-methods studyPetra Hanson0Amy Clarke1Manuel Villarreal2Majid Khan3Jeremy Dale4Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UKSchool of Pharmacy, Centre for Behavioural Medicine, University College London, London, UKThe Unit of Academic Primary Care, University of Warwick, Coventry, UKThe Unit of Academic Primary Care, University of Warwick, Coventry, UKThe Unit of Academic Primary Care, University of Warwick, Coventry, UKBackground: Trainee GPs are at risk of developing burnout as a result of high stress levels. Improving resilience may prevent the negative effects of stress on wellbeing, morale, and patient care, thereby supporting recruitment to general practice. Aim: To explore experiences of stress and burnout among GP trainees, and their level of interest in undertaking a mindfulness programme. Design & setting: A qualitative study was performed with a cohort of GP trainees in Coventry and Warwickshire. Method: This mixed-methods study utilised a survey with validated measures to investigate the prevalence of burnout, state of wellbeing, and resilience in GP trainees. Focus groups were also used to explore experiences of stress and burnout, and perceptions of mindfulness practice. Results: In total, 47 (response rate 39%) trainees completed the survey and 14 participated in focus groups. There was a high prevalence of disengagement (n = 36; 80%) and emotional exhaustion (n = 35; 77%), with 29 (64%) scoring above the cut-off value for both. While 16 (34%) reported already practising mindfulness, 39 (83%) described interest in engaging in mindfulness practice. The focus groups identified a range of issues relating to how trainees recognise stress and burnout, their help-seeking and coping strategies, the perceived barriers to practising self-care, and motivations for participating in mindfulness training. Conclusion: This study confirms the degree of stress and burnout that GP trainees experience, and their desire for greater wellbeing and resilience support. It identified a high level of interest in attending a mindfulness programme, but also barriers to engagement. Results of this research shaped the Mindful Practice Curriculum programme, which was later provided to this cohort of trainees.https://bjgpopen.org/content/4/3/bjgpopen20X101058gp wellbeingmindfulnessburnout, psychological general practice |
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Burnout, resilience, and perception of mindfulness programmes among GP trainees: a mixed-methods study |
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Burnout, resilience, and perception of mindfulness programmes among GP trainees: a mixed-methods study |
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Background: Trainee GPs are at risk of developing burnout as a result of high stress levels. Improving resilience may prevent the negative effects of stress on wellbeing, morale, and patient care, thereby supporting recruitment to general practice. Aim: To explore experiences of stress and burnout among GP trainees, and their level of interest in undertaking a mindfulness programme. Design & setting: A qualitative study was performed with a cohort of GP trainees in Coventry and Warwickshire. Method: This mixed-methods study utilised a survey with validated measures to investigate the prevalence of burnout, state of wellbeing, and resilience in GP trainees. Focus groups were also used to explore experiences of stress and burnout, and perceptions of mindfulness practice. Results: In total, 47 (response rate 39%) trainees completed the survey and 14 participated in focus groups. There was a high prevalence of disengagement (n = 36; 80%) and emotional exhaustion (n = 35; 77%), with 29 (64%) scoring above the cut-off value for both. While 16 (34%) reported already practising mindfulness, 39 (83%) described interest in engaging in mindfulness practice. The focus groups identified a range of issues relating to how trainees recognise stress and burnout, their help-seeking and coping strategies, the perceived barriers to practising self-care, and motivations for participating in mindfulness training. Conclusion: This study confirms the degree of stress and burnout that GP trainees experience, and their desire for greater wellbeing and resilience support. It identified a high level of interest in attending a mindfulness programme, but also barriers to engagement. Results of this research shaped the Mindful Practice Curriculum programme, which was later provided to this cohort of trainees. |
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