Tag: Psychology / Mental Health: Misc.
Physician Burnout Rates Vary by Medical Specialty
Nearly half of those in critical care, neurology, family medicine, ob-gyn, internal medicine report burnout
Social Determinants Linked to Provision of Primary Care
Strong link for social complexity with primary care indicators for prevention, chronic dz management
Psychological Distress Linked to Increased Risk of MI, Stroke
Dose-dependent, positive association with myocardial infarction and stroke in men and women
Many Teens Are Concerned Over Societal Discrimination
Increase in concern in 2016 linked to increase in behavioral problems such as substance use in 2017
Emotional Pain Tied to Health Care-Associated Infections
Many patients with health care-associated infections concerned about transmission
Broader Scope of Practice Linked to Lower Rates of Burnout
Early-career family docs who practice inpatient medicine, obstetrics have lower odds of burnout
Gym Class Memories Can Influence Adults’ Exercise Habits
Those with good memories of gym class more likely to be currently engaging in physical activity
Amount of Physical Exercise Affects Mental Health Burden
Those who exercised had 1.49 fewer days of poor mental health in past month vs. those who did not
Physicians With Medicine/Psych Training Can Help Complex Cases
Dually trained med/psych physicians can effectively care for hospital patients with psychiatric issues
Feeling Young May Be Reflected in Brain Structure
Those who feel younger than their real age actually have less brain aging
