Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
11-8-2024
Abstract
- Medical students and house staff are more likely to experience burnout than their age-matched peers in the general population.1
- Opt-out programs have been used to target medical students and resident physicians to increase help-seeking and provide low-barrier access to mental health care and other supports.2-5
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (TJUH) is a multi-state not-forprofit academic medical system affiliated with the Sidney Kimmel Medical College.
- The opt-out visit structure was modeled on the framework of creating a safety plan. Residents reflected on their personal signs of burnout, coping skills, supports, and indications for seeking professional help.
- AY21: 76 visits were scheduled. 61% (46/76) opted in. Of those, 24% (11/46) scheduled an intake.
- AY22: 369 visits were scheduled. 32% (118/369) opted in. Of those, 34% (40/118) scheduled an intake.
- This data shows that residents who attend opt-out visits often choose to schedule intake appointments, illustrating increased help-seeking behavior.
- This low-cost intervention can be implemented by all academic institutions to combat burnout and increase the well-being of learners.
Recommended Citation
Lisco, MD, Emily; Pierlott, LCSW, Alexandra; and O’Meara, LPC, Meghan, "An Innovative Strategy to Combat Burnout: How to Implement Opt-Out Wellness Checks for Learners" (2024). Jefferson Hospital Staff Papers and Presentations. Paper 40.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/tjuhpapers/40
Language
English
Comments
Presented at the Learn Serve Lead 2024: The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Annual Meeting.