Degree Type
Honors Capstone Project
Date of Submission
Spring 5-2017
Capstone Advisor
Elizabeth Nelsen
Honors Reader
Maureen Thompson
Capstone Major
Health and Wellness
Capstone College
Sport and Human Dynamics
Audio/Visual Component
no
Capstone Prize Winner
no
Won Capstone Funding
no
Honors Categories
Professional
Subject Categories
Public Health
Abstract
In recent years, burnout has been cited as a contributing factor impacting physicians’ health and the quality of health care in the United States. This paper examines causal factors, manifestations of burnout, and programmatic interventions to mitigate the effects of burnout. Mindfulness is emphasized as one approach to consider to reduce burnout and improve wellness in general. Final recommendations include two different attacks. First, a wellness based orientation is proposed as a preventative measure for residents during their intern year. Additionally, a long-term approach for all faculty and students is proposed. The intention is to create a multidisciplinary mental health support team for year round intervention support.
Recommended Citation
Steinert, Samantha, "Physician Burnout: A Healthcare Crisis" (2017). Honors Capstone Projects - All. 1010.
https://surface.syr.edu/honors_capstone/1010
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