Workforce Concerns: Professional Self Care, Personal Readiness, Impact of the Pandemic, and Other Factors that Impact the Workforce

Abstract

Physician burnout is pervasive and takes a heavy toll on individuals and the healthcare system. Post-coronavirus disease 2019 the negative impact of organizational culture on physician burnout has been highlighted. Substantial research has accrued identifying steps organizations can take to pivot and develop leaders committed to physician well-being. Physicians can also proactively explore research in sleep, nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and social connections. Positive mindset has a powerful protective effect in medicine, especially in the emerging areas of self-valuation, self-compassion, and positive psychology. Physician coaching can accelerate positive behavior change. Committed physician leaders are needed for sustained culture change to occur.

Keywords: COVID-19 and physician well-being; Pediatrician burnout and wellness; Physician burnout; Well-being centered leadership.