A qualitative analysis of student Balint groups in medical education: Contexts and triggers of case presentations and discussion themes

Torppa, Martina; Makkonen, Eeva; Mårtenson, Camilla; Pitkälä, Kaisu H.

doi:10.1016/j.pec.2008.01.012

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“…Another study in Finland suggested that Balint groups contribute to the professional growth [32]. It seems that the achievements in the said studies could lead to a more profound notion of personal accomplishment, which was confirmed in our study.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 86%

Is Balint training associated with the reduced burnout among primary health care doctors?

Stojanović-Tasić¹,

Latas

Milošević³

et al. 2018

Libyan Journal of Medicine

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The aim of our study was to examine whether the participation in Balint group is associated with the reducing burnout syndrome among primary health care doctors. This investigation was conducted on a population of 210 doctors employed in primary health centers in Belgrade. Out of 210 doctors, 70 have completed Balint training for a period of at least 1 year, whereas 140 doctors have never attended this training (the Non-Balint group). The level of burnout among physicians was assessed with the Serbian translation of the original 22-item version of the Maslach Burnout Inventory – Human Services Survey which defines burnout in relation to emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and personal accomplishment. We found that 45.0% of the Non-Balint participants and 7.1% of the Balint-trained participants responded with symptoms of high level of emotional exhaustion, with a statistically significant difference (p < 0.001). In relation to depersonalization, 20% of the Non-Balint subjects were highly depersonalized compared to 4.4% of the Balint-trained subjects, with a statistically significant difference (p < 0.001). Regarding the personal accomplishment, 21.4% of the Non-Balint subjects and 7.1% of the Balint-trained subjects had a perception of low personal accomplishment, with a statistical significance (p < 0.001). In the multiple ordinal logistic model, with emotional exhaustion as a dependent variable, statistically significant predictor was female gender (OR = 2.51; p = 0.021), while Balint training was obtained as a protective factor (OR = 0.12; p < 0.001). Non-specialists were detected as a risk factor for depersonalization (OR = 2.14; p = 0.026) while Balint group was found as a protective factor (OR = 0.10; p < 0.001), according to the multiple ordinal logistic regression analysis.Regarding the reduced personal accomplishment, our results indicated that nonspecialists were at risk for this subdimension (OR = 2.09; p = 0.025), whereas Balint participants were protected (OR = 0.18; p < 0.001). Participation in Balint groups is associated with the reduced burnout syndrome among primary health care doctors

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 86%

Is Balint training associated with the reduced burnout among primary health care doctors?

Stojanović-Tasić¹,

Latas

Milošević³

et al. 2018

Libyan Journal of Medicine

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“…In EoE meetings, there are also resident-bound cases, such as their relationship with their residency supervisor, their progress as a student, and "first experiences" with particular situations with which seasoned GPs are already familiar. 11 Another difference from Balint groups is that, in Rotterdam, the EoE meetings are facilitated by a psychologist (PST) and a GP teacher (GPT).…”

Section: Exchange Of Experiences Meetingsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Collaborative Reflection Under the Microscope: Using Conversation Analysis to Study the Transition From Case Presentation to Discussion in GP Residents' Experience Sharing Sessions

Veen¹,

Croix

2016

Teaching and Learning in Medicine

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“…This was intentionally left general, in light of research that has shown that medical students, in particular, may have some of their most frustrating interactions with other health care providers. 11 Of note, however, all eight case experiences that were discussed in our Balint group did involve the provider-patient interaction as the core concern.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…9,10 Common themes reported in medical student Balint groups include witnessing injustice, value conflicts, difficult human relationships, the incurable patient, and role confusion. 11 In our medical school, we were interested in assessing the prevalence and perceived impact of challenging clinical…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Role for Balint Groups in Medical Student Training

Atkinson¹,

Rosenstock²

2015

ANN BEHAV SCI MED EDUC

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A qualitative analysis of student Balint groups in medical education: Contexts and triggers of case presentations and discussion themes

Cited by 58 publications

References 14 publications

Is Balint training associated with the reduced burnout among primary health care doctors?

Is Balint training associated with the reduced burnout among primary health care doctors?

Collaborative Reflection Under the Microscope: Using Conversation Analysis to Study the Transition From Case Presentation to Discussion in GP Residents' Experience Sharing Sessions

A Role for Balint Groups in Medical Student Training

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