Role of Learner Autonomy in Resident Burnout and Interdisciplinary Team Learning

• In Event: Fairmont Roundtable Session Six
  In Roundtable Session: Exploring Emotion, Well-Being, and Burnout in Learners (Table 6)

Abstract

Background: Investigating predictors of low burnout is vital for supporting resident success. This study aimed to explore the associations between their learner autonomy, burnout, and team learning contribution rated by peers in a multidisciplinary rotation.

Methods: We examined the associations of the responses by twenty-three primary care residents from three disciplines on Learner Autonomy Profile, Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey for Medical Personnel, and peer assessments at the mid and end of the rotation.

Results: Two constructs and six component scores of learner autonomy were correlated to a burnout factor in Personal Accomplishments. Learner autonomy scores were different by peer-rated team learning contribution patterns.

Conclusions: Learner autonomy is associated with low burnout and high peer-ratings in team learning contexts.

Authors

• EunMi Park, HRDE
  Presenting Author

• Lisa Barkley, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
  Presenting Author