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Levels of adherence to treatment, illness perception and acceptance of illness in patients with coronary artery disease - descriptive and correlational study
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determine whether use reflective questions asked twice monthly basis useful addition intern wellness curriculum goal longitudinal development prior studies demonstrated use reflection processing educational experiences toward professional growth medical student resident level first year every 2 weeks 13 interns asked answered 2 reflective prompts email responses went single faculty member blinded analysis second year program prompts discussed participants closed group setting participation voluntary questions fell 6 major categories role expectations role assessment role affirmation role reflection emotional selfassessment worklife integration boundaries thematic analysis responses performed using inductive approach 2 independent expert reviewers brown general surgery residency program academic years 2021 2022 2022 2023 use reflective questions valuable tool part intern wellness curriculum easily implemented inexpensive require huge time commitment easily adaptable programs specific needs encourages developing surgeons recognize share emotions encounter new stressful experiences inherent residency may help prevent burnout sustained participation year robust responses suggest good resident engagement acceptance program