Sustainability, Resilience and Occupational Health Flashcards
How can medical schools promote well-being among all of their students?
Delivering group learning exercises focusing on how to deal with stress
Providing and promoting online resources on keeping healthy, including advice on healthy lifestyles
Providing sessions on techniques such as mindfulness and meditation, and providing opportunities for physical exercise and yoga
What is resilience?
The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness, or the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity.
What are the personal strengths underpinning resilience?
High frustration tolerance Self acceptance Self belief Humour Perspective Curiosity Adaptability Meaning
Which behaviours support resilience?
Building / having support networks Reflective ability Assertiveness Avoiding procrastination Developing goals - realistic plans and ability / motivation to follow them through Time management Work-life balance
What are the sources of burnout?
Personal - perfectionism, denial, avoidance, micromanaging, unwilling to seek help - being too conscientious Professional - culture of invulnerability - culture of presenteeism - blame culture / silence Systemic - overwork, shift work, lack of oversight - chaotic work environments - lack of teamwork, fractured training
How might a struggling student present?
Repeatedly failing or nearly failing Handing in work late Poor attendance Absence due to illness Behavioural issues Fitness to practice issues Lack of engagement with the course Poor communication with staff, peers and patients
Which factors aid resilience?
Intellectual interest Self awareness and self reflection Time management and work life balance Continuing professional development Support including team working Mentors
What are the options a doctor has on a fit note?
Phased return to work
Altered hours
Amended duties
Workplace adaptation
What is the definition of sustainability?
Able to continue over a period of time
