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Optimizing Practitioner Skills through Evidence-Based Interventions for Medical Learner Well-being

Optimizing Practitioner Skills through Evidence-Based Interventions for Medical Learner Well-being

Introduction

In the realm of speech-language pathology and online therapy services, the well-being of practitioners is paramount. A recent scoping review titled Interventions to improve the well-being of medical learners in Canada: a scoping review provides valuable insights into how we can enhance practitioner skills by implementing evidence-based interventions. This blog aims to translate these findings into actionable strategies for practitioners, particularly those working with children, to improve their professional and personal well-being.

Understanding the Research

The scoping review conducted by Moss et al. (2021) explored interventions aimed at improving the well-being of medical learners across five wellness domains: social, mental, physical, intellectual, and occupational. The study identified 65 interventions targeting 10,202 medical learners, with a significant focus on intellectual and occupational well-being. Notably, 89% of these interventions reported positive outcomes, highlighting the effectiveness of targeted strategies.

Key Findings and Their Implications

For practitioners in speech-language pathology and online therapy services, the findings from this review offer several implications:

Actionable Strategies for Practitioners

Based on the research findings, practitioners can implement the following strategies to improve their well-being:

Encouraging Further Research

While the scoping review provides a comprehensive overview of existing interventions, it also highlights gaps in research, particularly in mental and physical well-being. Practitioners are encouraged to contribute to this growing body of knowledge by conducting further research and sharing their findings with the broader community.

Conclusion

By implementing evidence-based interventions and prioritizing well-being across multiple domains, practitioners can enhance their skills and create positive outcomes for themselves and the children they serve. For those interested in delving deeper into the original research, please follow this link: Interventions to improve the well-being of medical learners in Canada: a scoping review.


Citation: Moss, S. J., Wollny, K., Amarbayan, M., Lorenzetti, D. L., & Kassam, A. (2021). Interventions to improve the well-being of medical learners in Canada: a scoping review. CMAJ Open, 9(3), E765-E776. https://doi.org/10.9778/cmajo.20200236
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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