JAMA Intern Med February 2017 PMID 27918798

Controlled Interventions to Reduce Burnout in Physicians: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Maria Panagioti, Efharis Panagopoulou, Peter Bower, George Lewith, Evangelos Kontopantelis, Carolyn Chew-Graham, Shoba Dawson, Harm van Marwijk, Keith Geraghty, Aneez Esmail

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The discussions demonstrate a focus on the effectiveness of organization-directed interventions, with comments emphasizing that organizational change has more substantial benefits, such as 'organization-directed more impactful than physician-directed' and references to significant studies like the meta-analysis. The tone and choice of words indicate thoughtful engagement with research, underscoring the potential for systemic change to improve physician well-being.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge that organizational interventions have a positive effect on reducing physician burnout, reflecting general agreement with the article's findings.

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There is high interest indicated by mentions of intervention types, organizational impact, and key figures, showing that participants are engaged with the topic.

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Discussions involve referencing studies, mentions of specific interventions, and sharing professional insights, indicating a moderate level of engagement.

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The conversations highlight the relevance of organizational strategies on physician well-being, suggesting a modest but meaningful impact on healthcare practices.

Abstract in brief

  • The systematic review and meta-analysis found that interventions aimed at reducing burnout in physicians can lead to small but significant improvements, with organization-directed interventions showing even more promising results.
  • The study analyzed data from 19 studies involving 1,550 physicians and focused on reducing emotional exhaustion, a key component of burnout.
  • While the results are encouraging, the overall reduction in burnout was modest, indicating that more effective strategies may still be needed to fully address burnout among physicians.]

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aL'Ai alvarez, MD
@alvarezzzy · X

Dr. @greg_guldner shares his #wellness expertise at @CORD_EM Wellness #Leadership Mini Fellowship. https://t.co/819s1sJd53 5 of 20 interventions were statistically significant: #doctorsarehumanstoo #CORDAA23 @LaryssaPatti @rpbodkin @crsemcccf

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Mihaela Bucur
@mihaelabucur10 · X

Controlled Interventions to Reduce Burnout in Physicians:A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. -JAMA- “intervention programs for burnout in physicians were associated with small benefits that may be boosted by adoption of organization-directed approaches” https://t.co/evs2dLKC6l

Mar 21, 2019 · 4 likes · 1 share · 4,206 followers View post →
Sanjay Saint
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@sacjai Appreciate the response! Re #1/ Helpful data here https://t.co/erKuqZN20X w key figure below. Organization-directed more impactful than physician-directed but latter also w stat sig benefit. Re #2/ hope they come work w Veterans at @VAAnnArbor (or ANY VA) - we need them! https://t.co/Pu7YfQK9T8

Sep 6, 2019 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 4,505 followers View post →
B.Tomlow
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Controlled Interventions to Reduce Burnout in Physicians: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis https://t.co/yY6KoJ1dTR

May 21, 2019 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 171 followers View post →
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@DrvanTilburg @PoojaLakshmin https://t.co/3bpouSa84m https://t.co/Fsctf0uGBZ

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لُدونة
@Lodonah · X

5️⃣ التحسن كان أفضل بشكل بسيط إذا كانت التدخلات موجهة للأطباء ذوي الخبرة الأطول و العاملين بالعيادات الأولية الرابط https://t.co/I7Fm9vav23 نعم المراجعة ليست بالحديثة لكنها مهمة لوضع بوصلة الجهود لحل مشكلة احتراق الأطباء بالاتجاه الصحيح الحساب برعاية@NCMH_SA #PsychDDx_Burnout

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aL'Ai alvarez, MD
@alvarezzzy · X

@CORD_EM Here's a nice summary of what's not helpful from Dr. Greg Guldner. https://t.co/OyUhZWP1a6 https://t.co/819s1sIFfv #CORDAA24 #iAMhuman #doctorsarehumanstoo https://t.co/lm7E9rM5r9

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aL'Ai alvarez, MD
@alvarezzzy · X

Effect size of interventions on #burnout: interventions on organizations working on change vs. expecting individuals to change https://t.co/819s1sIFfv https://t.co/misTsTf51N what works? focused on work compression. #CORDAA24 #iAMhuman #DoctorsAreHumansToo https://t.co/gXieHBEZlH

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aL'Ai alvarez, MD
@alvarezzzy · X

Workplace #Burnout instead of just burnout. emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, reduced personal accomplishment Workplace #Engagement: focus on vigor, dedication and absorption https://t.co/819s1sIFfv You can harm with wellness interventions. #CORDAA24

Mar 24, 2024 · 3,726 followers View post →
aL'Ai alvarez, MD
@alvarezzzy · X

Dr. @greg_guldner shares his #wellness expertise at @CORD_EM Wellness #Leadership Mini Fellowship. https://t.co/819s1sJd53 5 of 20 interventions were statistically significant: #doctorsarehumanstoo #CORDAA23 @LaryssaPatti @rpbodkin @crsemcccf

Mar 20, 2023 · 6 likes · 3,726 followers View post →
David Puder M.D.
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@DrvanTilburg @PoojaLakshmin https://t.co/3bpouSa84m https://t.co/Fsctf0uGBZ

Mar 18, 2023 · 1 like · 18,181 followers View post →
Macarena Gálvez
@macag16 · X

@lauroalvarado @ElieAzoulay5 -Asignatura pendiente: publicaciones sobre prevención e intervención. Clásicos como los trabajos de https://t.co/WxnO3mWC1f siguen recordando la mayor eficacia de las actuaciones organizacionales sobre las individuales.

Oct 11, 2022 · 1 like · 2,650 followers View post →
Daryl
@dar1_daryl · X

A review of the available evidence on burnout. My servant leadership training, and servant leadership supervision for burnout and secondary trauma helps address some of these https://t.co/XQ9EWGF2zm

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Kevin Teoh
@kevinteohrh · X

@MedicEducate You may also want to check out Panagioti, M., Panagopoulou, E., Bower, P., Lewith, G., Kontopantelis, E., Chew-Graham, C., ... & Esmail, A. (2017). Controlled interventions to reduce burnout in physicians: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA internal medicine, 177(2), 195

Feb 11, 2021 · 1 like · 1,281 followers View post →
Dr. Marina B Wasilewski
@mbastaw · X

@lauradesveaux This systematic review is specific to reducing physician burnout but provides detail about the efficacy of interventions based on individual characteristics, environmental/organizational elements, and intervention characteristics. https://t.co/oDN8bOhKeY

Jul 29, 2020 · 1,397 followers View post →
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Controlled Interventions to Reduce #Burnout in #Physicians: “finding provides support for the view that burnout is a problem of the whole health care organization, rather than individuals” @somedocs @TheLinacre https://t.co/fLkDz2iYcT https://t.co/fzCGxQwcc2

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B. Wagner, M.D.
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Controlled Interventions to Reduce Burnout in Physicians cited by Dr. Eileen Barrett, MD Assistant Prof, University of New Mexico School of Medicine @EileenBarrettNM #eastbysouthwest #nephrology https://t.co/ofxIVGfCvW

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Lona Mody, MD, M.Sc
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RT @sanjaysaint: @sacjai Appreciate the response! Re #1/ Helpful data here https://t.co/erKuqZN20X w key figure below. Organization-direct…

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Chris Petrilli, MD, SFHM
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RT @sanjaysaint: @sacjai Appreciate the response! Re #1/ Helpful data here https://t.co/erKuqZN20X w key figure below. Organization-direct…

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Sanjay Saint
@sanjaysaint · X

@sacjai Appreciate the response! Re #1/ Helpful data here https://t.co/erKuqZN20X w key figure below. Organization-directed more impactful than physician-directed but latter also w stat sig benefit. Re #2/ hope they come work w Veterans at @VAAnnArbor (or ANY VA) - we need them! https://t.co/Pu7YfQK9T8

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RT @Lodonah: 5️⃣ التحسن كان أفضل بشكل بسيط إذا كانت التدخلات موجهة للأطباء ذوي الخبرة الأطول و العاملين بالعيادات الأولية الرابط https://t…

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@Lodonah · X

5️⃣ التحسن كان أفضل بشكل بسيط إذا كانت التدخلات موجهة للأطباء ذوي الخبرة الأطول و العاملين بالعيادات الأولية الرابط https://t.co/I7Fm9vav23 نعم المراجعة ليست بالحديثة لكنها مهمة لوضع بوصلة الجهود لحل مشكلة احتراق الأطباء بالاتجاه الصحيح الحساب برعاية@NCMH_SA #PsychDDx_Burnout

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Controlled Interventions to Reduce Burnout in Physicians: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis https://t.co/yY6KoJ1dTR

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Controlled Interventions to Reduce Burnout in Physicians:A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. -JAMA- “intervention programs for burnout in physicians were associated with small benefits that may be boosted by adoption of organization-directed approaches” https://t.co/evs2dLKC6l

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