Tag: Stress
Politically-Focused Thoughts, Behaviors Tied to Psychopathology
Anxiety control can moderate link for intrusive thoughts, ritualistic behaviors with anxiety, depression
Negative Affect That Lingers Tied to Health 10 Years Later
Higher levels of lingering negative affect linked to more chronic conditions, worse functional limitations
Interns’ Schedule Takes Toll on Sleep, Physical Activity, Mood
Findings based on eight-month evaluation of new interns using Fitbit activity trackers
Lean Approach May Help Tackle Burnout in Health Care Providers
Creation of a huddle board represents one method to address issues in a timely manner
Blueprint Being Developed to Address Physician Burnout
As part of blueprint, task force developing strategies that can be adopted by any institution/practice
Three-Pronged Approach Can Improve Physician Engagement
Strategy used by one practice improved physician engagement and relieved burnout
Neurosurgery Residents Burned Out, but Satisfied With Career
Factors tied to burnout include inadequate OR exposure, hostile faculty, outside social stressors
Mental Stress-Induced Myocardial Ischemia Risk Up for Women
Peripheral vasoconstriction, microvascular dysfunction may affect MSIMI risk in women only
Burnout Found Prevalent Among Doctors in Single Health System
Link between patient satisfaction and emotional exhaustion; also tied to odds of leaving organization
Stress Reduction May Help Reduce Epileptic Seizures
Both focused attention and progressive muscle relaxation techniques cut seizures
