Submission ID 78193
| Code | WH-2 |
|---|---|
| At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: | |
| Learning Objective 1 | Describe characteristics of a Balint Group |
| Learning Objective 2 | Participate in a Balint Group |
| Learning Objective 3 | Discuss enablers and barriers to implementing a Balint Group |
| Category | Medical Education |
| Type | Workshop |
| Title | Balint Groups: A Program Intervention to Foster Connectedness and Well-Being Among Physicians Across the Lifespan |
| Rationale/Background | Physician wellbeing is recognized as an important component of physicians' work. Research has shown that participating in a Balint Group is associated with decreased rates of burnout, increased rates of empathy enhanced sense of community among colleagues and sense of meaning in their work. Balint Groups are closed groups of physicians that meet regularly to discuss self-identified challenging cases. Groups are facilitated by leaders who guide participants through a process of examining perspectives the patient and doctor may bring to the presented scenario, and to consider relational factors impacting treatment. While their origin was established among general practitioners, they have increasingly become incorporated into medical school curricula as a systemic and individual intervention to promote physician wellness. From a training perspective, they have established themselves as an acceptable and feasible intervention. Through participating in the group, residents describe developing a sense of fellowship among peers, along with increased hope and self-efficacy in their work. |
| Instructional Methods | Didactic - overview of Balint groups, incorporating interactive features Balint Group - participants will participate in a Balint Group Small Group Debrief - components of the Balint Group, identifying the teachable moment Didactic - Balint facilitation skills, incorporating case-studies from resident experiences Balint Group - participants will participate and facilitate a Balint Group Small Group Debrief - facilitation skills Large Group Discussion - barriers and enablers to starting a Balint Group |
| Target Audience | This session is designed for medical trainees, physicians and academic leaders who have an interest in individually focused, organizationally driven interventions to support physician well-being. |
| Keyword 1 | Balint Group |
| Keyword 2 | Physician Health |
| Keyword 3 | Physician Well-being |
| Abstract content most relevant to: (check all that apply) | Continuing Professional Development (CPD) (faculty development, CME)
Residency Education Undergraduate Medical Education |
| Abstract Track - First Choice | Physician & Medical Student Health and Well-being |
| Authors | Alexandra Manning Alexandra Manning Alison Toron |
