Burnout is a problem. Emergency physicians are particularly vulnerable due to the unique stressors in Emergency Medicine.
The high cognitive load and stress can lead to medical errors, litigation, and poor outcomes. There are professional and personal consequences including decreased quality of care, productivity, and depression.
There are evidence-based interventions for burnout, which starts with establishing wellness as a meaningful indicator. Next, select interventions to improve our wellness like restorative breaks. The 5 categories of restorative breaks are quick and easy interventions that do not need a lot of investment. We will review better break strategies that can be achieved in 5 minutes or less. These techniques serve as a resource for the busy Emergency Physician and contribute to overall wellness and prevent burnout. This session was recorded on Monday, April 29, 2024 at the 30th Annual
Scientific Assembly (AAEM24) in Austin, TX.