For this project the broad research objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of anenhanced digital wellbeing program in improving well-being, depression, anxiety, stress,resilience, and job satisfaction of physicians. The intent of the investigators is thatthis will enable a proactive culture of well-being and mental health support for thebroader healthcare workforce during the multiple phases of the pandemic.The investigator's approach evaluates existing digital models which can be executed in atimely fashion and rapidly scaled for use across other health systems.Aim 1: Conduct interviews of URM and women physicians to identify barriers andfacilitators to accessing and receiving digital well-being, mental health, and culturallysensitive support resources.Aim 2: Through a randomized controlled trial (RCT) investigate the immediate andlong-term effect of a comprehensive well-being focused intervention (push text messaging,resource support, semi-facilitated peer groups hosted by Cobalt) vs. usual care onwell-being, depression, anxiety, stress, resilience, and job satisfaction of physicianspracticing in the era of COVID.
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Other: Comprehensive Well-Being Intervention
The intervention group will receive an 18-month comprehensive suite of services
including: 1) monthly automated text messaging reminders about wellbeing resources
focused on a range of topics (e.g. mindfulness, stress management, childcare support,
racial trauma, diversity and inclusion) and assignment to a one-hour quarterly peer
support group with an expectation of regular attendance. Half of these sessions will be
self-directed discussion topics and half will be facilitated discussions. The content of
monthly text messaging resources and discussion topics for the peer-support groups will
be informed by the Aim 1 qualitative findings.
Inclusion Criteria:
- 18 years of age;
- Interest in participating in an 18 month study and willing to complete regular
surveys;
- Regular, daily access to a phone with texting capabilities
- Identify as a Physician at Penn Medicine;
Exclusion Criteria:
- Under 18 years of age;
- Not willing to sign informed consent document for an 18 month study;
- No access to a phone with texting capabilities;
- Not a Physician at Penn Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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