How Coaching Impacts the Well-Being of Woman Physicians in Canada

This research used a cross-sectional study design to identify specific coach behaviours that support the well-being of woman physicians in Canada. Burnout among healthcare workers is at historic highs since the COVID-19 pandemic. Physicians experience higher rates of burnout than the general population. Women physicians have experienced higher rates of decline in emotional well-being and higher rates of burnout than their male colleagues. Coaching interventions can improve physician well-being, however, there is little evidence to suggest which coach behaviours or interventions are specifically beneficial to physician clients. Using a sample of women who practice medicine in Canada, this research identified coach behaviours that supported improvement in their well-being through the use of surveys, interviews and synthesized member checking. This research was conducted per the Royal Roads University Research Ethics Policy. The research generated recommendations to support the practice of coaches who coach female physicians in Canada.

Author dc:creator

• Andreas, Cecile

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Harrison, Alisa

• School of executive education

Language dc:language.iso

en_US

Identifier URI

https://doi.org/10.25316/ir-19784

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:null:10613/28171