Challenges to well-being for general practice trainee doctors: a qualitative study of their experiences and coping strategies

摘要: Purposes of the study To identify challenges to well-being experienced by general practice postgraduate trainees and explore how respond those challenges. Study design Qualitative focus group with doctors in their final year training (n=16). The participants were recruited from one scheme South West England. Data thematically analysed. Results Participants reported relating dysfunctional relationships colleagues patients, workload, a perceived lack support at work also physical environmental They identified response strategies focused on cognitive processing, self-care, focusing professional purpose, building supportive adapting working environment where possible. Additionally, there factors that could trainee well-being, including personal such as adaptability self-awareness, but external organisational factors, culture, relation workload management. importance idea being ‘good doctor’ arose repeatedly data, did environment. finding placements secondary care environments particularly challenging. Conclusion This research highlights use challenges, responsibility for maintaining cannot be borne individuals alone. identifies approaches healthcare organisations educators are vitally important practitioner trainees’ well-being.