Medical Economics August 19, 2025
Key Takeaways
- Physicians wearing smartwatches showed a 54% lower likelihood of burnout and higher resilience scores compared to controls.
- The study involved 184 physicians, with the intervention group using Garmin smartwatches and receiving newsletters.
- Wearable technology offers a passive, evidence-based way to support physician well-being, complementing systemic changes.
- Future research will explore behavioral changes from physiological data awareness and benefits for other healthcare professionals.
New randomized trial suggests wearable devices may support resilience and lower burnout odds among physicians.
Burnout remains a persistent challenge for physicians, with national survey showing rates that outpace the general workforce. Now, a randomized clinical trial led by researchers at Mayo Clinic and the University of Colorado School of Medicine suggests that simply...
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