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Components of meaningful relationships with patients.
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1. Can you share an example of a meaningful relationship you've had with a patient? 2. In your clinical practice, what is it that makes your relationships with your patients most meaningful? 3. In your career as a PCP, have you experienced burnout? If so, can you share about that experience? 4. In what ways, if any, do you think meaningful relationships with patients impact your experiences of burnout or risk of burnout? Abbreviation: PCP, primary care physician.
Demographic n (%) Age 25 to 34 years 6 (30%) 35 to 44 years 7 (35%) 45 to 54 years 4 (20%) 55 to 64 years 2 (10%) 65 + years 1 (5%) Gender Male 8 (40%) Female 12 (60%) Race/Ethnicity African American/African/Black 1 (5%) Asian/Pacific Islander 8 (40%) Caucasian 8 (40%) Hispanic/Latino 1 (5%) Other 2 (10%) Marital Status Married 14 (60%) Single 4 (20%) Living with a Partner 1 (5%) In Relationship, Not Living with Partner 0 Divorced 0 Widowed 0 Missing Data 1 (5%) Stage of Career Resident 4 (20%) In Practice 1 to 10 years 10 (50%) In Practice 11–19 years 0 In Practice 20 to 29 years 4 (20%) In Practice 30 + years 2 (10%) Practice Location Urban 11 (55%) Suburban 3 (15%) Rural 4 (20%) Combination 2 (10%) Work Setting Academic 9 (45%) Non-Academic 11 (55%) Hours Worked per Week Less than 40 hours 2 (10%) 40 to 49 hours 8 (40%) 50 to 59 hours 3 (15%) 60 + hours 7 (35%) Note: Demographics were completed via closed-ended questions, and data is presented verbatim per participant selection.
RQ1: Elements of Meaningful Relationships with Patients Person-Centered Care In-Depth Knowledge of Patient Care Tailored to Patient Partnership with Patient Effective Care Problem Solving Facilitated by Connection Patient Engagement in Health Behaviors Patient Openness and Vulnerability Continuity Over Time Across Care Contexts Trust Purpose/Mission Connect Make a Difference RQ2: Impact of Meaningful Patient-Physician Relationships on Burnout Protective Against Burnout Sense of Purpose and Significance Continuity Eases Workload Contributing Factor to Burnout Striving for Excellence in a Broken System See Beloved Patients Suffer Abbreviation: RQ, research question.
