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ArticleBMC medical education2022

The use of emotional intelligence skills in combating burnout among residency and fellowship program directors.

Eiman Khesroh, Melissa Butt, Annahieta Kalantari, Douglas L Leslie, Sarah Bronson, Andrea Rigby, Betsy Aumiller

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Article in BMC medical education, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Eiman KhesrohDepartment of Public Health Sciences, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA. ekhesroh@gmail.com.
Melissa ButtDepartment of Public Health Sciences, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA.
Annahieta KalantariDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, USA.
Douglas L LeslieDepartment of Public Health Sciences, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA.
Sarah BronsonDepartment of Cellular and Molecular Physiology, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA.
Andrea RigbyDepartment of Surgery - Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, USA.
Betsy AumillerDepartment of Public Health Sciences, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA.
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center · USPennsylvania State University · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCurrent rates of burnout among physicians are alarming when compared to nonphysician U.S. workers, and numerous interventions have been introduced to mitigate the issue. However, no interventions have specifically targeted the 30% burnout rate among physician program directors. The complex and demanding role of program directors necessitates building relationships, solving crises, securing jobs for residents and maintaining well-being of trainees. The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of emotional intelligence (EQ) on burnout levels among program directors.

methodsA cross-sectional survey was administered from May 17 to June 30, 2021 to program directors and assistant/ associate program directors at an academic medical center in south-central Pennsylvania. A self-report questionnaire was used to collect data. The survey included an open-ended question along with the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire- Short Form (TEIQue-SF), Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI), and demographic questions. All data were analyzed using SAS Version 9.4.

resultsOf the 109 program directors and assistant/associate program directors invited in the survey, 34 (31.20%) responded. The findings indicate that there is a moderate inverse association between EQ and burnout, suggesting EQ as a protective factor against burnout. We also found that program directors who were considering leaving their position demonstrated higher levels of burnout compared to those who did not. Results from the open-ended question suggest that perceived lack of support, micromanagement, criticism, and extra duties with less payment were among the reasons program directors and associates were considering steeping down from their position. The results showed no association between EQ skills and years of practicing.

conclusionsBurnout among program directors and assistant/associate program directors is not as alarming as rates of burnout among physicians-in-training. However, despite high level of EQ skills and low burnout level, nearly 43% of program directors were considering leaving their position. Nurturing EQ skills may be useful in improving retention and reducing turnover among medical leaders.

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Burnout, ProfessionalInternship and ResidencyBurnout, PsychologicalCross-Sectional StudiesEmotional IntelligenceFellowships and ScholarshipsHumansSurveys and QuestionnairesEmotional intelligencePhysician burnoutProgram directorsRetentionTurnover

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PMID35209880
PMCPMC8872639
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