AI Article Synopsis

  • The mental health of fellowship-trained sports medicine physicians (FTSMPs) in the U.S. is under-researched and requires further investigation.
  • The study uses interviews with 35 FTSMPs to explore their perceptions of mental health, revealing four main themes: the significant impact of mental health issues on their daily lives, a correlation between these struggles and stress or anxiety, challenges in seeking support, and avoidance of mental health services.
  • Recommendations include creating a better work-life balance and improving access to mental health resources to alleviate burnout among FTSMPs, benefiting both them and their patients.

Article Abstract

The mental health of fellowship-trained sports medicine physicians (FTSMPs) around the United States is a subject that needs additional exploration. Currently, there is little research exploring how FTSMPs address their mental health on a routine basis. Using the theory of secondary trauma stress to help navigate this study, the purpose of this expressive, all-purpose qualitative study is to improve the understanding of FTSMPs' perceptions of their mental health and the kinds of strategies used to manage these issues. This is a general qualitative study. All interviews were conducted via video communication platforms such as Zoom. The final sample included 35 FTSMPs: 25 men and 10 women. Data collection used a semi-structured interview approach. Data analysis was carried out using NVivo 12 qualitative data analysis software. Four themes emerged: mental health matters affect individual daily lives of FTSMPs; FTSMPs correlate mental health struggles with stress and anxiety; FTSMPs experience barricades when seeking support for mental health issues; and FTSMPs have poor mental health support-seeking behaviors. Results highlight openings for hospitals and private practice institutions, including producing a maintainable work-life equilibrium for FTSMPs and offering these FTSMPs access to mental health services. These recommendations may diminish exhaustion amongst several FTSMPs, a product detrimental to patients, providers, and hospitals.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10094505PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20075303DOI Listing

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