Longitudinal Mindfulness Intervention to Decrease Burnout in Medical Residents

A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Longitudinal Mindfulness Intervention to Decrease Burnout in Medical Residents

This was a single-site RCT to assess the effect of a longitudinal mindfulness intervention on burnout for first-year (PGY-1) internal medicine (IM) and pediatrics residents. The primary outcome was Maslach Burnout Inventory MBI) scores at baseline and 12 month follow-up. Secondary outcomes were feasibility and perceived benefit of the intervention.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Washington University (WUSM) first year residents in internal medicine and pediatrics

Exclusion Criteria:

• none