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ArticleMayo Clinic proceedings. Innovations, quality & outcomes2025

Well-Being Activities Among Internal Medicine Physicians: Results of a National Survey.

Nicole Hobson, M Todd Greene, Sanjay Saint, Amber Braker, Karen E Fowler, Latoya Kuhn, Jason M Engle, Nathan Houchens

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Nicole HobsonDepartment of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI.
M Todd GreeneDepartment of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI.
Sanjay SaintDepartment of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI.
Amber BrakerDepartment of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI.
Karen E FowlerCenter for Clinical Management Research, Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI.
Latoya KuhnCenter for Clinical Management Research, Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI.
Jason M EngleDepartment of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI.
Nathan HouchensDepartment of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI.

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AHRQ HHS R18 HS028963
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Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the frequency and demographic predictors of engaging in personal well-being activities among US internal medicine physicians. Participants and Methods: A national cross-sectional survey was conducted from June 23, 2023, through May 8, 2024, targeting a random sample of practicing internal medicine physicians. Data on demographic characteristics and frequency of well-being activities (exercise, meditation, hobbies, volunteering, and social events) were collected. Of 1421 invited physicians, 629 (44.3%) responded. Descriptive statistics and multivariable logistic regression were used to assess levels of engagement and analyze associations between engagement frequency and physician demographic characteristics. Results: Among the 629 respondents, engagement in well-being activities varied. The percentage of physicians reporting high engagement was 54.1% (339/627) for exercise (≥4× in past 7 days), 43.7% (272/623) for hobbies (≥4× in past 30 days), 32.6% (205/628) for meditation (≥1× in past 7 days), 31.5% (197/625) for volunteering (≥1× in past 30 days), and 26.9% (168/624) for social events (≥4× in past 30 days). Length of time in medical practice was significantly associated with higher odds of engaging in exercise and volunteering. Compared with White respondents, Black or African American respondents were more likely to volunteer and less likely to engage in hobbies. Asian respondents were more likely to meditate and less likely to attend social events and engage in hobbies. Differences by sex emerged only in meditation, with higher engagement among women. Conclusion: Internal medicine physicians showed high engagement in various personal well-being activities with substantial demographic variations observed. Our findings underscore the importance of considering individual physician characteristics when designing initiatives to enhance physician well-being and reduce burnout.

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