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Abstract Details

Work-Life Factors, Attitudes, and Wellness Behaviors in Neurology Trainees
Practice, Policy, and Ethics
P10 - Poster Session 10 (5:30 PM-6:30 PM)
7-007

To identify lifestyle behaviors and study the relationship of wellness and burnout in neurology trainees.
Few studies have studied lifestyle behaviors in resident trainees, particularly in neurology. Systemic pressures as well as individual factors may predispose trainees to burnout. A recent survey of neurology trainees showed that poor work-life balance and meaning in work increased the risk of burnout.  The aim of the study is to identify lifestyle behaviors and work-life factors that may be associated with burnout.
A pilot (N=19) study at the University of Miami used a 21-question online survey during October of 2019. We surveyed post-graduate-year 2-4 neurology resident physicians for basic demographics and opinions on workload, lifestyle behaviors, coping with stress and fulfillment. Results will be analyzed by Chi-squared or Student’s t-test.
The response rate was 56% (19/34), 79% were between the ages 25-34, 58% were female, 63% were married or engaged and 58% identified as Hispanic/Latino. Forty-seven percent reported they were definitely burning out with high stress (≥6/10) in 89% of trainees while 64% were distraught by poor flexibility in their work schedules; 63% ate ≤2 daily servings of fruits/vegetables, 47% exercised < 1-hour weekly, 69% reported ≤4 days of adequate sleep weekly and 58% consumed caffeine while 5% consumed soda. Sixty-three percent were interested in wellness retreats, followed by healthy meal prep activities (53%), massage workshops (42%) and mindfulness (42%). The majority, 94% reported great meaning and fulfillment in their career and 79% reported this was similar or more than anticipated in medical school.

The majority of neurology trainees were not adhering to recommendations for exercising, sleeping or adequate intake of fruits/vegetables. Despite high levels of work-related stress, most trainees reported great meaning/fulfillment in their careers. Wider dissemination of this survey may identify modifiable lifestyle behaviors and interventions to potentially mitigate burnout.
Authors/Disclosures
Hsien Lee Lau, MD
PRESENTER 		No disclosure on file
Leticia Tornes, MD, FÂ鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ (University of Miami) Dr. Tornes has nothing to disclose.
Teshamae Monteith, MD, FÂ鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ (University of Miami) Dr. Monteith has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for American Headache Society . Dr. Monteith has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as a Consultant for Pfizer. Dr. Monteith has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Abbvie. Dr. Monteith has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as a Consultant for Merz. Dr. Monteith has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as a Consultant for Axsome. Dr. Monteith has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Lundbeck. Dr. Monteith has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Amneal. Dr. Monteith has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for Teva . Dr. Monteith has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ . Dr. Monteith has received personal compensation in the range of $0-$499 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­. Dr. Monteith has received personal compensation in the range of $0-$499 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ . Dr. Monteith has received personal compensation in the range of $0-$499 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for Cephalalgia. Dr. Monteith has received personal compensation in the range of $0-$499 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for New England Journal of Medicine JW. The institution of Dr. Monteith has received research support from AbbVie. The institution of Dr. Monteith has received research support from lilly. The institution of Dr. Monteith has received research support from Ipsen. Dr. Monteith has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ with Medscape. Dr. Monteith has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ with Massachusetts Medical Society . Dr. Monteith has a non-compensated relationship as a President Elect with Florida Society of Neurology that is relevant to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ interests or activities. Dr. Monteith has a non-compensated relationship as a Editorial Board /Board Member with American Migraine Foundation that is relevant to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ interests or activities. Dr. Monteith has a non-compensated relationship as a Board Member with International Headache Society that is relevant to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ interests or activities. Dr. Monteith has a non-compensated relationship as a author with Pfizer that is relevant to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ interests or activities. Dr. Monteith has a non-compensated relationship as a author with Abbvie that is relevant to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ interests or activities. Dr. Monteith has a non-compensated relationship as a author with Theranica that is relevant to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ interests or activities.