Burnout Basics
This 3-component syndrome includes emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and reduced personal accomplishment
What is burnout?
The recommended minimum hours of sleep for most adults
What is 7 hours?
This practice involved paying attention to the present moment non-judgementally
What is mindfulness?
True of False: Burnout is primarily caused by individual weakness
What is false?
This outdated belief discourages physicians from seeking help
What is "physician must be invulnerable" mindset?
This organization classifies burnout as an occupational phenomenon (not medical condition)
What is the World Health Organization?
Being awake 24 hours impairs performance similar to this blood alcohol level
What is 0.1%?
This quick breathing technique (4-7-8) helps activate this nervous system branch
What is the parasympathetic nervous system?
This is the biggest contributor to physician burnout according to many studies
What is workload/administrative burnout?
This syndrome involves feeling like a fraud despite confidence
What is imposter syndrome?
This is the most widely used tool to measure burnout in physicians
What is the Maslach Burnout Inventory?
This hormone regulates circadian rhythm and is suppressed by screen light
What is melatonin?
This cognitive trap involves expecting the worst possible outcome
What is catastrophizing?
This electronic system is frequently cited as a contributor to burnout
What is the EHR?
This is the leading cause of death among physicians <40yo
What is suicide?
Physicians experiencing burnout are this many times more likely to leave practice (range accepted)
What is 2-3 times more likely?
This common shift-work issue leads to insomnia and excessive sleepiness
What is shift work sleep disorder?
Name one evidence-based strategy to reduce burnout
What is exercise/mindfulness/ social support/therapy
This term describes excessive documentation done after hours
What is Pajama time?
This factor often prevents physicians from seeking mental health care
What is stigma/licensing concerns?
This dimension of burnout is most closely liked with cynicism toward patients
What is depersonalization?
Strategic use of this can improve alertness during long shifts
What is a power nap?
This concept refers to aligning daily work with personal values
What is meaning or purpose?
Name one system level intervention that reduces burnout
What is scribes/workflow reduction/reduced inbox burden
This approach encourages open discussion of errors without punishment
What is a just culture?