Table 3.

Summary of Themes and Sub-Themes

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.