Optimizing Collegiality Through Small Group Intervention to Address PM&R Burnout

Based on 2016 burnout survey assessing University of Utah Health Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 44% of respondents in PM&R division (9 total respondents) reported findings consistent with burnout in comparison to 30% of all School of Medicine respondents (608 respondents, 27 departments, 24 divisions). There was a high correlation between stress due to work and burnout. Support and appreciation by peers and department chair, as well as atmosphere in primary work area, were lower than average compared to all School of Medicine respondents.