The Loss of Social Connectedness as a Major Contributor to Physician Burnout
Steven M. Southwick, Frederick S. Southwick
Abstract
This Viewpoint discusses social connectedness as a basic human need that when lost leads to burnout and outlines ways health care institutions can apply lessons from team and organizational literature to increase social connectedness and enhance well-being.
Topics & Concepts
Social connectednessBurnoutPsychologySocial psychologyNursingMedicineClinical psychologyHealth, psychology, and well-beingHealth disparities and outcomesPrimary Care and Health Outcomes