Individual-Focused Interventions for Physician Burnout: A Meta-Analysis of Mindfulness, Coaching, and Peer Support
Overview
This meta-analysis evaluates the impact of structured individual-focused interventions, such as mindfulness, coaching, and peer support, on physician burnout using Maslach Burnout Inventory scores. The study synthesizes data from six randomized trials involving 585 physicians to assess changes in emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment. Results indicate small but statistically significant improvements in these subscales compared to control groups, though the authors note limitations due to study quality and a small evidence base.
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- Author
- Akram Khan (Oregon Health & Science University), Debbie Kim (Oregon Health & Science University), Riannon Atwater (Pacific University Oregon), Raju Reddy (The University of Texas at Austin)
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- 2025-12-25
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- gold
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- 10.3390/medicina62010039
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@article{allodium:0200fd841e21424e,
title = {Individual-Focused Interventions for Physician Burnout: A Meta-Analysis of Mindfulness, Coaching, and Peer Support},
author = {Akram Khan and Debbie Kim and Riannon Atwater and Raju Reddy},
year = {2025},
journal = {PubMed Central},
doi = {10.3390/medicina62010039},
url = {https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina62010039}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - Individual-Focused Interventions for Physician Burnout: A Meta-Analysis of Mindfulness, Coaching, and Peer Support AU - Khan, Akram AU - Kim, Debbie AU - Atwater, Riannon AU - Reddy, Raju PY - 2025 PB - PubMed Central DO - 10.3390/medicina62010039 UR - https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina62010039 ER -
APA
Khan, A., Kim, D., Atwater, R., & Reddy, R. (2025). Individual-Focused Interventions for Physician Burnout: A Meta-Analysis of Mindfulness, Coaching, and Peer Support. PubMed Central. https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina62010039
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