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Wellness During COVID-19:Thriving While Adapting
AHME Academy: October 9, 2020
Ramzan Shahid M.D.Professor of Pediatrics & Medical EducationVice Chair of Education, Dept. of PediatricsPediatric Clerkship Director | SSOMAssistant Director, Wellness Program | SSOMLoyola Univ. Medical Center | Stritch School of Medicine (SSOM)
Email: [email protected]
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Objectives
At the conclusion of the session, learners should be able to:◦ Discuss the unique stressors that have become a part
of coping with multiple changes due to COVID-19◦ Identify the negative effects the COVID pandemic has
on wellness◦ Through reframing and positive thinking, recognize
the positive effects the COVID pandemic has on wellness◦ Utilize resilience strategies to maintain wellness and
adapt to the new living and working conditions
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Burnout
Burnout is a syndrome characterized by exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced effectiveness (Maslach Burnout Inventory)
Loss of enthusiasm for work, feelings of depersonalization/cynicism, and a low sense of personal accomplishment
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Stress vs. Burnout
Stress = over-engagement; when emotions are over-reactive and the demeanor is one of anxiety or hyperactivity.
Burnout = dis-engagement; when emotions are blunted and the demeanor is one of depression, detachment, helplessness, or hopelessness.
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Stress
Stress is the arousal of mind and body in response to demands made on them
Distress results when the arousal is too high or too low
Each individual has their own zone of positive stress
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Wellness
We must move beyond the pathological focus
upon physician burnout and begin a conversation
about what makes a physician well
Eckleberry-Hunt et al. Changing the Conversation From Burnout to Wellness: Physician Well-Being in Residency Training Programs. JGME, Dec 2009
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Wellness
Wellness: A dynamic and ongoing process involving self-awareness and healthy choices resulting in a successful, balanced lifestyle
Eckleberry-Hunt et al. Changing the Conversation From Burnout to Wellness: Physician Well-Being in Residency Training Programs. JGME, Dec 2009
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Wellness
One size does not fit all Needs to be individualized and
personalized Each of us must find strategies that work
for us as individuals (self-awareness)
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Wellness
If wellness is a process involving self-awareness, then we must develop strategies to increase self-awareness of how we respond to stressful situations, i.e. develop resilience.
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Resilience
Resilience is the ability of an individual to respond to stress in a healthy, adaptive way such that personal goals are achieved at minimal psychological and physical cost
Resilient individuals not only “bounce back” rapidly after challenges but also grow stronger in the process
Epstein RM and Krasner MS. Physician Resilience: What It Means, Why It Matters, and How to Promote It. Acad Med, March 2013
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Resilience
Resilience may protect professionals from the common stressors of the workplace and personal stressors and the tendency to burnout
Epstein RM and Krasner MS. Physician Resilience: What It Means, Why It Matters, and How to Promote It. Acad Med, March 2013
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Resilience Shifts the Curve to the Right
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COVID-19 Challenges to Wellness
• Personal/family health and safety• Financial insecurity• Working from home• Kids schooling from home• Furloughed co-workers/layoffs• Changing recommendations for
public health• Dying alone
Low grade
level of stress and
anxiety present
at all times
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COVID-19 Challenges to Wellness
• Canceled Match Day celebrations• Canceled graduations• No parties, weddings,
anniversaries, B-days• Visiting family, kids, grandparents• Socializing with friends• Eating out• Seeing a movie• Religious gatherings
Stay at Home / Social
Distancing
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COVID-19 Challenges to Wellness
• Increased patient volume• Nature of the illness (severity, morbidity)• Incomplete or changing medical
information• Fear of your own mortality• Dying patient• Compassion fatigue• Lack of PPE, medical equipment,
resources• Guilt, sadness, fatigue, anger, moral
distress
As a healthcare provider
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COVID-19 Challenges to Wellness
• Working from home• Onboarding/Orientation of new
residents and students• Virtual Interviews• Visiting students for electives• Telehealth/Telemedicine issues• Safety and health of learners• Resident, student, and colleague
wellness
UGME/GME Issues
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Resilience Strategies During COVID
Positive Thinking
ReframingOptimism
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Positive Thinking / Reframing
Experiences effect our thinking
Negative experiences• Pessimistic thinking• Drive negative
emotions• Shape negative actions• Influence negative
outcomes
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Positive Thinking / Reframing
Negativity bias◦ Negative experiences are more strongly
ingrained in our memories than positive experiences
Negativity begets negativity and can become irrational, persistent, and destructive
It takes at least 5 positive actions to overcome one negative action
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Positive Thinking / Reframing
Reframing
Learning to correctly identify negative thinking
Answer the
negative thinking
back
Refute the negative thinking
Reframing the
negative by focusing on
the positive
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Positive Thinking / Reframing
Does not mean that we convince ourselves that a bad experience was good
Consider how the situation might look from a different perspective or angle
Pipas CF. A Doctor’s Dozen: Twelve Strategies for Personal Health and a Culture of Wellness. Hanover, NH: Dartmouth College Press; 2018
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Positive Thinking / Reframing
Reframe the negative◦ Search for opportunity in the midst of
adversity, and extract positive meaning from tragedy◦ Learn and grow from the experience
Southwick SM, Charney DS. Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life’s Greatest Challenges. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press; 2018
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Positive Thinking / Reframing
Process of reframing1. Analyze negative outcomes – specifically
looking at personal thoughts, feelings, and actions that shaped the outcome
2. Recognize and label distorted thoughts3. Seek an alternate lens and a positive
perspective to achieve healthier thoughts4. Affirm these thoughts until previous
thoughts are refuted and feelings, behaviors, and outcomes change
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Optimism
Ignites resilience A future-oriented attitude A confidence that things will turn out well
Southwick SM, Charney DS. Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life’s Greatest Challenges. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press; 2018
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Optimism
Does not mean blindly ignoring life’s problems
Realistic optimism – do not deny the difficulty being faced, but tend to look for the silver lining
Southwick SM, Charney DS. Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life’s Greatest Challenges. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press; 2018
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Optimism
Increases capacity to positively reappraise situations that initially appear negative
Reframing allows hardship to be seen as a challenge to find opportunity embedded in adversity
Southwick SM, Charney DS. Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life’s Greatest Challenges. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press; 2018
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4 Ways to Become More Optimistic
1. Focus attention on the positive around us
2. Intentionally think positive thoughts and do not dwell on negative thoughts
3. Reframe the negative and interpret events in a more positive light
4. Behave and take action in ways that build positive feelings
Southwick SM, Charney DS. Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life’s Greatest Challenges. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press; 2018
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Resilience Strategies During COVID
Gratitude & Appreciation Reflection
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Resilience Strategies During COVID
Reflection Gratitude and Appreciation◦ Blessings we have taken for granted◦ People we have taken for granted◦ Time is precious◦ Life is precious
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Flexibility
Resilient people are flexible◦ They know when to accept that which cannot
be changed◦ They positively reframe life’s challenges◦ They regulate their emotions
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Flexibility
Flexible in the way you think about challenges and flexible in the way you react emotionally to stress◦ Accept what cannot be changed◦ Learn from failure◦ Use emotions like grief and anger to fuel
compassion and courage◦ Search for meaning and opportunity in
adversitySouthwick SM, Charney DS. Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life’s Greatest Challenges. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press; 2018
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Flexibility
Acceptance enhances resilience Acceptance allows you to tolerate highly
stressful situations Acceptance is not the same as resignation
and does not involve giving up or quitting Acceptance is based on realistic appraisal
and active decision making
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Flexibility
“Acceptance is the peace that comes with letting life
happen – without forcing it.”
Suzuki S. Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind: Informed Talks on Zen Medidationand Practice. Boston, MA: Shambkala; 2011
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Resilience Strategies During COVID
• Nutrition• Sleep• Exercise• Mindfulness• Meditation• Relaxation techniques• Deep breathing• Yoga• Hobbies• Sports• Art/Crafts• Nature• Music• Reading• Faith/Spirituality• Daily release
Self-Care
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Quotes
“The secret of the care of the patient is caring for the patient.”
Peabody, Francis. Care of the patient. JAMA 1927;88: 877-882.
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Quotes
“The secret of the care of the patient is caring for oneself while caring for the patient.”
Candib, Lucy. Medicine and the Family: A Feminist Perspective. New York: Basic Books; 1995.
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Resilience PROGRAM
Positive thinking
Reframing
Optimism
Gratitude
Reflection
Altruism
Meaning
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