The Joy and Meaning in Work: Tools for Resiliency and Healthy Lifestyles (Zwerling Wellness Module)-Josh Lea

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Dr. Josh Lee, a nurse anesthetist at Mass General Hospital, delivered a presentation on the topic of stress, burnout, and healthy work environments among anesthesia providers. He emphasized the importance of addressing these issues as they have negative impacts on both the well-being of healthcare professionals and the health outcomes of patients. Dr. Lee discussed the concept of stress, its impact on the body, and the misconceptions surrounding it. He also highlighted the prevalence of burnout among nurse anesthetists and the negative consequences associated with it. Dr. Lee shared the findings of a study he conducted which identified personality attributes and job characteristics that correlated with higher levels of burnout among CRNAs, such as lower levels of emotional stability, openness to new experiences, and agreeableness, as well as perceived lower levels of autonomy and skill variety. He emphasized the importance of self-awareness, coping strategies, and interventions at both the individual and organizational level to mitigate burnout and promote well-being. Dr. Lee also discussed the concept of a healthy work environment, based on the six standards outlined by the AACN: skilled communication, true collaboration, effective decision-making, appropriate staffing, meaningful recognition, and authentic leadership. He provided examples of institutions, such as the Mayo Clinic and Ohio State University, that have implemented programs focused on improving clinician well-being and saw positive outcomes. Dr. Lee concluded by highlighting resources, such as the ANA Thrive Resource Center, available to support nurse anesthetists throughout their career journey.

Keywords

stress

burnout

healthy work environments

anesthesia providers

well-being

patient outcomes

personality attributes