Table 2.
Construct for interventions to prevent burnout, ASD, and PTSD related to the COVID-19 pandemic
| Interventions to Prevent Burnout, ASD, and PTSD | Potential Benefits |
|---|---|
| Support an infrastructure that allows radiologists and staff to work from home | Decreases exposure and mitigates concerns about contracting the virus and promotes schedule flexibility |
| Increase education treatment about burnout, ASD, and PTSD via expert panel discussions and access to mental health | Increases awareness and early intervention, reduce stigma |
| Employ nontraditional methods of physician engagement (eg, narrative medicine) | Facilitates cognitive reframing and self-compassion, reinforces a sense of altruism in work |
| Clear communication from leadership | Increases sense of safety and stability, increases team work |
| Engage radiologists in scheduling | Increases engagement and prevent burnout, promotes schedule flexibility |
ASD = acute stress disorder; COVID-19 = coronavirus disease 2019; PTSD = posttraumatic stress disorder.