Patricia Lebensohn, Sally Dodds, Rita Benn, Audrey J Brooks, Michele Birch, Paula Cook, Craig Schneider, Selma Sroka, Dael Waxman, Victoria Maizes
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Stress in medical education has been well documented, often with the primary focus on negative factors such as depression and burnout. Few studies have attempted to assess well-being mediating behaviors. This study describes the relationship between wellness behaviors and measures of well-being at the start of family medicine residency. METHODS: Using an online questionnaire, first-year family medicine residents (n=168) completed standardized measures exploring perceived stress, depression, satisfaction with life, and burnout...
September 2013: Family Medicine