At an organizational level, changes in approach to practice with increased support for physicians have led to reduction in burnout. Communal Murals represents collaborative projects of hospital artists in residence, staff, and community members to create vibrant works of art inside and outside facilities. In fact, research examining outcomes in medical students who experienced art observation training found that observational skills were improved significantly. “I was first exposed to art in medicine when my residency class participated in an interactive art observation session at the Detroit Institute of Arts,” said Eric Wei, MD, Vice President and Chief Quality Officer at NYC Health + Hospitals. Using innovative approaches such as the arts to address burnout is just one component of an inclusive approach .

Source: Forbes March 17, 2019 14:15 UTC