RamaOnHealthcare July 5, 2022
A Brief Summary of Current News by Barbara Duffy, DHSc, MPH, RN, CPHQ, Health Innovation Officer
Barbara Duffy, DHSc, MPH, RN, CPHQ
In 2020, there were 51 articles within the RamaOnHealthcare SmartSearch pertaining to Physician Burnout. In 2021, there were 85. Year 2022 is on track to exceed 130 articles.
A quick SmartSearch on the site provided 108 articles since July 2021 to date pertaining to Physician Burnout. According to these articles, topics associated with Physician Burnout included:
These articles also provided solutions or partial relief pertaining to Physician Burnout including:
The current trend indicates Physician Burnout is becoming a chronic disorder. Within some literature, four out of five physicians report being burned out. Descriptions of Burnout include: Emotional exhaustion. A lack of a sense of personal accomplishment. Work-life balance is missing. Expectations of self-sacrifice. Working conditions that are more demanding than other professionals.
The current trend indicates Physician Burnout is becoming a chronic disorder.
Burnout is the strongest indicator of the likelihood a clinician will leave, and polls indicate rates are increasing. Physician Burnout can also be financially costly. For example, disruption of continuity of care between PCP and patients has been associated with higher costs, increased ED visits and hospital admissions, and poorer outcomes. Content practitioners make for happier, healthier patients.
Great quick reads here:
Primary Care Burnout: The $260 Million Problem
AMA pushes safe havens for physicians dealing with burnout
The Ripple Effect of Physician Burnout
How Physicians fall part: How Pandemic-era Burnout has Struck the Nation’s Healthcare System
Machine Learning, AI can help ease the trend of physician burnout
Physician Burnout and a Big Career Change
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About Barbara Duffy
A healthcare consultant, university professor, author, and committee member with over three decades of experience improving the design and delivery of safe, quality health care and more. Experience includes aligning evidence-based practices with administrative processes and implementation of systemic solutions to positively influence patient care and healthcare delivery. As a Doctorate educated Licensed RN, Risk Manager, and Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality other expertise includes accreditation, regulatory compliance, performance improvement, and online higher education instruction.