Table 3.
Summary of Write in Survey Questions Supporting Wellness
Group | An example of how your wellness was supported |
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Program | Institute a “wellness day” Provide support for conferences, other educational opportunities, and career development Involve residents in decision making, for example, design of new call room. Flexible scheduling Access to FSAP and time to go if requested. |
Faculty | Be willing to listen to challenges during residency and provide good reassurance. Be flexible with time and recognize when someone needs a break or to eat. Ask how you can help. Provide encouragement, even if things are not going so well. Communicate and encourage interactions with other residents through a Facebook group or study group |
Co-residents | Cover time for each other if needed for personal reasons. Listen to each other Socialize through outings or dinners. Stay late to help even when you are not on the team Support each other through text threads or group chat online Recognize if someone is struggling |
Nursing or Ancillary Staff | Include residents in events on your unit or floor, share food. Provide supportive feedback Assist with questions and tasks and communicate plan of care Be patient Anticipate orders and be efficient team member Share knowledge/teach new residents |
FSAP: Faculty and Staff Assistance Program