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TY - JOUR
T1 - Balint groups for ST3 emergency medicine trainees
T2 - Evaluating the impact on trainees in transition
AU - Darbyshire, Daniel
AU - Conway, Rhiannon
AU - Johnston, Alex
AU - Kennedy, Harriet
AU - Baker, Jade
AU - Haynes, Geoff
AU - Parris, Richard
PY - 2024/10/31
Y1 - 2024/10/31
N2 - BackgroundThe third year of emergency medicine specialty training in the United Kingdom poses multiple challenges including a step-up in clinical responsibility, a large curriculum to cover and exams that must be completed to progress to Year 4. This has contributed to high levels of dissatisfaction and burnout. The attrition from training at the end of this year is much higher than in other years or specialities.1Balint groups have been used in mental health and general practice training aiming to develop reflective practice. Groups meet with a facilitator for 60–90 min every week or two and talk about difficult patient encounters.Most research on Balint groups shows a positive learner experience and that the groups help develop reflective practice. A small number of studies suggest that Balint groups may also help reduce anxiety and provide relief from stress. Other studies show that they may help with burnout and improve work-related satisfaction.2This study is the first to assess the impact of Balint groups on emergency medicine doctors. It aims to develop a holistic understanding of the impact of the groups, including any impact on resilience, retention and experience of work.MethodsSemi-structured interviews with Balint group participants, other Year 3 emergency medicine trainees and those involved in delivering the programme. Autoethnography from one Balint group participant.ResultsThe study is ongoing and the interim analysis will be previewed at the ASME ASM.
AB - BackgroundThe third year of emergency medicine specialty training in the United Kingdom poses multiple challenges including a step-up in clinical responsibility, a large curriculum to cover and exams that must be completed to progress to Year 4. This has contributed to high levels of dissatisfaction and burnout. The attrition from training at the end of this year is much higher than in other years or specialities.1Balint groups have been used in mental health and general practice training aiming to develop reflective practice. Groups meet with a facilitator for 60–90 min every week or two and talk about difficult patient encounters.Most research on Balint groups shows a positive learner experience and that the groups help develop reflective practice. A small number of studies suggest that Balint groups may also help reduce anxiety and provide relief from stress. Other studies show that they may help with burnout and improve work-related satisfaction.2This study is the first to assess the impact of Balint groups on emergency medicine doctors. It aims to develop a holistic understanding of the impact of the groups, including any impact on resilience, retention and experience of work.MethodsSemi-structured interviews with Balint group participants, other Year 3 emergency medicine trainees and those involved in delivering the programme. Autoethnography from one Balint group participant.ResultsThe study is ongoing and the interim analysis will be previewed at the ASME ASM.
U2 - 10.1111/tct.13814
DO - 10.1111/tct.13814
M3 - Meeting abstract
VL - 21
JO - The Clinical Teacher
JF - The Clinical Teacher
IS - S2
M1 - e13814
ER -