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Combating Physician Burnout with Innovative Training Solutions

May 29, 2024
May 29, 2024

Nearly one in four health care professionals feel the impact of professional burnout on their mental health (26%) or say they are burned out professionally (23%), according to a 2024 survey by market researcher InCrowd. With May honoring Mental Health Awareness, there is no better time to bring attention to burnout and put measures into place to help combat this workplace problem. Physician burnout has emerged as a critical issue within the healthcare sector, markedly impacting both the well-being of doctors and the quality of patient care.

According to the American Medical Association, researchers are starting to quantify another burden that can contribute to physician burnout: mandatory training modules. The AMA study found that physicians undertook the training during off-hours or on the weekend in 32% of the mandatory modules. These programs, although designed to update and broaden the knowledge base of healthcare professionals, often add an additional layer of stress and time burden on an already overextended schedule.

In addressing the critical issue of physician burnout, innovative solutions like the implementation of HealthStream’s ComplyQ and SafetyQ offer a promising pathway forward. Unlike the one-size-fits-all model of compliance training, these solutions allow healthcare professionals to demonstrate their existing competencies and "test out" of courses, eliminating the need to sit through familiar material. Additionally, modules not required to meet regulations are voluntary, which allows providers to acknowledge the varied expertise within the medical field and personalize the learning process. As a result, physicians spend their time only on areas where they truly need development.

When training is necessary, ComplyQ and SafetyQ employ micro-learning techniques, focusing on concise, impactful information delivery in multiple modalities, such as podcasts for on-the-go training. Physicians can personalize this to add links to topics if they want to dig deeper or expand the timeline for completion if there are concerns with meeting the deadline.

This thoughtful approach to mandatory training represents a significant step towards balancing the continuous education of healthcare providers with the preservation of their mental and emotional well-being. By offering solutions that respect the time and expertise of healthcare providers, there is a substantial opportunity to improve the working conditions for physicians and, by extension, the quality of care provided to patients.

Click here to learn more about HealthStream's innovative solutions for reducing the burden of training.

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