Utilizing QR Codes to Obtain Patient Evaluations

Abstract

We opted to try a creative approach to improve wellbeing among residents and fellows grounded in research that shows meaningful connections with others can promote resilience and decrease burnout among physicians. Storytelling and shared vulnerability can foster connectedness, so we decided to host a Story Slam night. This idea was inspired by The Moth radio program and a storytelling event held at a member institution that has a well-established narrative medicine program. A planning committee was convened with faculty and residents from a broad sampling of programs and institutions. A popular local brewery was selected as the event site and a call was put out for 750-word stories related to the theme ''Connections.'' The committee selected which stories would be presented. Residents, fellows, and faculty were invited to attend. Raffle prize donations were solicited from local businesses, focusing on products and services that could contribute to well-being, such as gift certificates for house cleaning, food delivery services, and massages.