Understanding and Cultivating Well-being for the Pediatrician: A compilation of the latest evidence in pediatrician well-being science

Organizations are institutionalizing physician well-being efforts, and a book is needed that uses an evidence-based model of well-being and applies it to the unique experience of pediatricians. This book takes a comprehensive approach to well-being, integrating evidence and expertise from a broad body of well-being research and translating this knowledge to the lives and work of pediatricians. It will provide strategies for individual pediatricians and healthcare organizations to improve pediatrician well-being at their institution.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 395 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

With mounting recognition of the significance of physician well-being, organizations are institutionalizing initiatives aimed at promoting this essential aspect. To foster well-being, it is crucial to comprehend the various components, barriers, and promoters that contribute to it. While there are other books in this domain, many focus solely on individual resilience-building strategies or are too general to be effectively applied to specific physician groups, such as pediatricians. A significant gap in the existing literature exists a book that employs an evidence-based model of well-being and applies this model to the unique experiences of pediatricians.

Rather than a work-centric approach, the physician well-being model presented in this book adopts a comprehensive perspective on well-being, drawing upon evidence and expertise from a wide range of well-being research. Furthermore, while other texts emphasize the negative consequences of poor well-being, such as burnout, this book is structured around defining, understanding, and optimizing well-being. Each chapter offers strategies for both individual pediatricians and healthcare organizations to consider in order to enhance pediatrician well-being within their institutions. This book seamlessly integrates well-being science from disciplines outside of medicine, presenting innovative approaches to addressing this critical issue.

This book is specifically tailored for pediatricians, healthcare leaders, and organizations seeking to enhance their understanding and implement effective strategies for pediatrician well-being. The authors will guide readers on a journey through the historical context of physician well-being, leading to the current state of well-being in the modern medical practice, technology, society, policy, and family life. Through an integrated model of physical, mental, and social well-being, the book provides valuable insights and practical tools for promoting the well-being of pediatricians and fostering a healthier work environment.

Weight: 763g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031108426
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023