TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2019//
TI  - Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents' Perspectives on Wellness: Findings From a National Survey
JO  - Obstetrics and gynecology
A1  - Morgan, Helen Kang
A1  - Winkel, Abigail Ford
A1  - Nguyen, Anh T.
A1  - Carson, Sandra
A1  - Ogburn, Tony
A1  - Woodland, Mark B.
SP  - 552
EP  - 557
VL  - 133
IS  - 3
N2  - OBJECTIVE: To examine U.S. obstetrics and gynecology residents' perceptions of wellness, burnout, and perceived effectiveness of wellness programming.  METHODS: In January 2017, a six-item survey was administered at the time of the Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology in-training examination. Respondents voluntarily completed the survey electronically before starting the examination, and responses were anonymous and only linked to postgraduate year.  RESULTS: Of the 5,376 eligible U.S. examinees, 4,999 (93%) completed the survey, provided residency year status, and were included in the analysis. There was a high prevalence of self-identified wellness problems (burnout 51.2%, depression 32.0%, binge drinking 12.6%, eating disorder 4.7%, drug use 1.1%, and suicide attempt 0.4%). First-year residents were most likely to state that wellness was a priority in their program. The number of residents reporting any problem with wellness increases significantly between the first year (49.8%) and second year (63.7%, P<.001), after which it remains elevated throughout training. Residents who responded that wellness was not a priority in their program were more likely to report wellness issues and burnout (P<.001). When asked what single intervention all residency programs should provide, 41.2% (2,059) felt that dedicated time for wellness maintenance was the most important intervention.  CONCLUSION: These findings highlight the high prevalence of wellness problems in obstetrics and gynecology residents, and how essential it will be to engage learners in the development of effective, evidence-based interventions.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0029-7844
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0000000000003103
ID  - ref1
ER  -