Accepted Type
Dedicated Poster
Code
LP2 - 06
Acceptance Declaration
Accept
Additional Information
I declare I have no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this program.
Was this work accepted for CCME 2020?
yes
Category
General Call (Workshop, Oral Presentation, Poster Presentation)
Type
Poster
Sub Type
Education Research
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Title
Finding Flow: A Systematic Review of Cognitive Flow in Healthcare
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Background/Purpose
Cognitive flow is a state in which individuals experience heightened focus, awareness, performance, and satisfaction in their work. Although this state has been deeply explored and applied in elite sport for optimal performance, little is known about the flow state in healthcare settings. This systematic review sought to summarize the current information on flow in healthcare and identify gaps in knowledge on this concept.
Methods
An initial search using keywords related to cognitive flow, positive psychology, clinical practice, and healthcare was conducted in MEDLINE, PsychINFO and EMBASE. All articles discussing flow in healthcare disciplines published between 1806 to July 9 2019 were considered. Two independent reviewers screened all articles, and extracted data pertaining to study location, population, measures, key findings, and manuscript type.
Results
4824 unique abstracts were identified. After title and abstract screening, 207 articles were included for full-text review. In total, 15 articles were included. Overall, there was a paucity of literature on flow in healthcare. Publications described the experience of flow in healthcare workers, potential benefits of flow, and the relationship between flow and other positive states, namely work engagement.
Conclusion
Flow is an understudied concept in healthcare. Understanding flow states in healthcare may help combat burnout, enhance career satisfaction, and promote wellness among providers. Further research is needed to more deeply understand how flow is experienced in clinical settings, and how we can support flow in individuals and institutions.
Keyword 1
Cognitive flow
Keyword 2
Positive psychology
Level of Training
Undergraduate
Abstract Themes
Physician & Medical Student Health and Well-being
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Authors
Presenter
Stephanie Jiang
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Yes
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