Villarreal, M; Hanson, P; Clarke, A; Khan, M; Dale, J; (2021) Feasibility, acceptability and effect of the Mindful Practice curriculum in postgraduate training of general practitioners. BMC Medical Education , 21 (1) , Article 327. 10.1186/s12909-021-02747-z.

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BACKGROUND: Early career general practitioners are known to be at high risk of burnout. There is a need for widely applicable, cost-effective evidence-based interventions to develop trainees' protective skills and strategies. RESULTS: Of 120 eligible trainees, 23 (19.2%) expressed interest in participating, 17 subsequently started the course, and 15 completed at least 5 out of its 6 sessions. All psychological measures were stable for the six-week period prior to commencing the course. Following the course, there were statistically significant (p < 0.05) improvements in wellbeing, resilience, mindfulness, emotional exhaustion, disengagement, and stress scores. Participants described numerous benefits, and most stated that they would recommend it to colleagues. CONCLUSION: Including mindful practice within general practice vocational training is feasible, and in this study it benefited the psychological wellbeing of participants. Further research is needed to explore ways of increasing uptake and course completion, the sustainability of its effects, and the wider applicability of this approach.

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