Burnout and peritraumatic distress of healthcare workers in the COVID-19 pandemic
An online survey of 1068 healthcare workers evaluated the current status of emotional exhaustion and peritraumatic distress, and identified factors associated with improved mental health status. Read more
Experiences of Work-Family Conflict and Mental Health Symptoms by Gender Among Physician Parents During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This prospective cohort study of 276 US physicians during the pandemic found significant gender disparities in work and family experiences and mental health symptoms. Read more
The Impact of Psychological Interventions with Elements of Mindfulness (PIM) on Empathy, Well-Being, and Reduction of Burnout in Physicians: A Systematic Review
This systematic review identified 18 studies that met its eligibility criteria. The results, in general, indicate that psychological interventions with elements of mindfulness have positive effects on physician empathy, well-being, and burnout status. Read more
Physician Well-being 2.0: Where Are We and Where Are We Going?
This article reviews the changes that has taken place over the past 20 years in how we think about physician well-being: from thinking about personal wellbeing to recognizing the systems, leaders and processes that impact physician wellbeing. Read more
Physician wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic: an acute on chronic condition
The authors discuss how during the pandemic, COVID-19 compassion fatigue has been superimposed on the underlying pre-pandemic compassion fatigue. Read more