LSU Orthopaedic's Wellness Program
LSU Orthopaedics is committed to fostering a culture of wellness among our faculty and residents to reduce burnout and enhance overall well-being.
Research shows that diminished wellness impacts not only physicians’ personal and
professional lives, but also the quality of patient care. According to a study published
in JBJS Open Access, orthopedic surgeons experience burnout rates ranging from 40%
to 60%. These levels of burnout are associated with higher rates of medical errors,
decreased patient satisfaction, and an increased risk of mental health conditions
such as anxiety, depression, and substance misuse.
To address these challenges, Drs. Michelle Moore and Amit Bhandutia are leading efforts
to integrate wellness core values throughout the Department of Orthopaedics. These
core values include:
Intellectual Wellness
is the pursuit of knowledge and brain health through engaging in thought-provoking mental activities.
How do we apply it?
- Journal Club
- Research Day
- Funded Travel to Professional Conferences
- Grand Rounds
- Teaching Development for Staff
Occupational Wellness
is finding one’s purpose, balance, and alignment between personal values and work to sustain a healthy work environment.
How do we apply it?
- Faculty Development Retreats
- Promotion Planning
- Leadership Academy for Faculty
- Diversity in Work Environments
- Surgical Volume
Physical Wellness
is achieved through healthy behaviors, including regular exercise, adequate restful sleep, healthy eating habits, and time away from work, which need to be prioritized to achieve full potential.
How do we apply it?
- On Campus Wellness Center
- Stress Management Challenges - Spring Wellness Challenge
- Tiger Run 5k
- Access to Meals During Shifts at Hospitals
Social Wellness
encompasses interpersonal relationships and an intentional connection with one’s community and the natural environment.
How do we apply it?
- Annual Alumni Crawfish Boil
- Annual Golf Tournament
- Mardi Gras Parade Parties
- Committee Service
- Interdisciplinary Collaborations
Emotional Wellness
focuses on building self-regulation of emotions during stressful times, increasing self-awareness and awareness of others’ emotions, and an acceptance of a wide range of emotions.
How do we apply it?
- DISC Assessments
- Campus Assistance Program
- Mentoring
- Understanding Impostor Syndrome and Second Victim Syndrome
Spiritual Wellness
refers to one’s appreciation for the depth of life, an ability to connect to meaning and purpose, and living a life consistent with one’s values often through self-reflection.
How do we apply it?
- Patient Safety Conference
- Executive Coaching
- Monthly Internal Fixation Emails
- Professional Identity Formation