An exploration of the role of religion/spirituality in the promotion of physicians' wellbeing in Emergency Medicine

摘要: Background: Burnout is highly prevalent among Emergency Medicine (EM) physicians and has significant impact on quality of care workforce retention. The objective this study was to determine whether higher religion/spirituality (R/S) associated with a lower prevalence burnout EM (primary outcome). A history malpractice lawsuits maladaptive behaviors were the secondary outcomes. Methods: This cross-sectional, survey-based conducted random sample from Massachusetts College Physicians mailing list. measured using validated 2-item version Maslach Inventory. Maladaptive (smoking, drinking, substance use) medical self-reported. R/S measures included organized religiosity, religious affiliation, private practice, self-rated spirituality, rest, commitment. Logistic regression used model outcomes as function predictors. Results: Of 422 who received invitation participate, 138 completed survey (32.7%). 27%. No associations observed between indicators. (adjusted OR = 0.42, CI: 0.19 0.96; p = 0.039) OR = 0.32; 0.11 0.93; p = 0.037) less likely reporting be more involved in activity observe day rest for reasons, respectively. Conclusion: provides preliminary evidence possible protective association certain dimensions physicians.