Wellness Article Archive
Discover our collection of physician wellness articles designed to empower healthcare professionals with knowledge and insights on the importance of well-being. Explore proven benefits, practical tips, and strategies to enhance your mental physical health as a physician. Prioritize self-care and cultivate resilience in a demanding field. Join us on journey towards a healthier, more balanced life in medicine.
Article References:
1. Mind the Sentinel — Applying Patient-Safety Paradigms to
Clinician Well-Being. Catherine A. Humikowski, M.D.This article was published on November 16,
2024, at NEJM.org.
2. A mindful approach to physician self-care. South African Family Practice ISSN: (Online) 2078-6204, (Print) 2078-6190
3. A Brief Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Primary Care Physicians: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial; David Schroeder, MD,FACC et al -American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine
Web site at http://www.sagepub.com/journalsPermissions.nav.
4. Developing institutional infrastructure for physician wellness: qualitative Insights from VA physicians; Rachel Schwartz, et al. - l. BMC Health Services Research (2020) 20:7 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-019-4783-9
5. Feasibility of Formal Mindfulness-Based Stress-Resilience Training Among Surgery Interns A Randomized Clinical Trial; Lebares, C.C. et al. - JAMA Surg. 2018;153(10):e182734. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2018.2734
6. Interventions to Improve Mental Health, Well-Being, Physical Health, and Lifestyle Behaviors in Physicians and Nurses: A Systematic Review; Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, PhD, RN et al. - Am J Health Promot. 2020 November; 34(8): 929–941. doi:10.1177/0890117120920451.
7. Late-Life Physical and Cognitive Activities Independently Contribute to Brain and Cognitive Resilience; Kaitlin B. Casaletto et al. - J Alzheimers Dis. 2020 ; 74(1): 363–376. doi:10.3233/JAD-191114
8. Physician Personal Well-being and Resilience. An Action Plan and Sustainable Approach; Mastrogianis, D.S & Ballas, J. – Obstetrical/Gynecologic Clinics of N Am, 52(2025), 157-166
Physician Resilience: What it Means, Why it Matters and How to Promote it; Epstein, R.M. & Krasner,M.S. – Academic Medicine: 88,(3), March 2014 , p 301-304
9. Protective Factors and Coping Styles Associated with Quality of Life during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Comparison of Hospital or Care Institution and Private Practice Nurses; Jonathan Jubin et al. - Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19, 7112. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19127112
10. Supporting Wellness, Resilience, and Community With Forest Therapy, Re; Susan A Abookire, et al. - Global Advances in Integrative Medicine and Health Volume 13: 1–7
11. Transdisciplinary Strategies for Physician Wellness: Qualitative Insights from Diverse Fields; Rachel Schwartz, et al. - J Gen Intern Med 34(7):1251–7 DOI: 10.1007/s11606-019-04913-y
