Improving Patient Care by Improving Work Life Balance for the Athletic Trainer Webinar

Date: 
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 - 11:00 to 12:15
Webinar Fee: 
$15.00 for NATA members / $25.00 for non-members
CEUs: 
1 CEU
Target Audience: 
Athletic Trainers
Presenter
Presenter: 
Christianne M Eason, PhD, ATC
Bio: 
Christianne Eason is an assistant professor of Athletic Training and Exercise Science at Lasell College in Newton, Massachusetts. Her research interests include the examination of organizational practices of collegiate sports medicine departments and how those may impact clinician retention and patient care. In particular, she is interested in studying the impact a medical organizational structure will have on the well-being of both patients and clinicians, compared to the more traditional athletic organizational structure. Christianne has presented at numerous national, regional, and state conferences, authored four textbook chapters, and has published more than 20 peer reviewed articles on topics including professional commitment, career intentions, organizational structure, and mentoring. She has expertise in qualitative methodologies, mixed-methods, and survey instrument validation. In addition, Dr. Eason has 8 years or experience working clinically as an athletic trainer in the collegiate and secondary school settings. She continues to volunteer at the Boston Marathon annually in the finish line medical tents. Christianne received her Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training from the University of Connecticut in 2006, her Master’s degree in Nutrition and Physical Activity from James Madison University in 2008, and her Doctorate in Sport Management from the University of Connecticut in 2016.
Abstract: 

Athletic trainers (ATs) are at risk for work-life imbalance and burnout. The literature has identified insufficient staffing, long work hours, travel, lack of control over work schedule, and work overload as characteristics associated with imbalance and burnout. A lack of work-life balance can lead to burnout, and both often lead to emotional and physical exhaustion and eventual disinterest and lack of motivation for one’s job; which can directly impact the quality of the patient care provided. Although organizations have begun to implement initiatives to reduce the impact, ATs themselves must develop their own practices to promote balance and rejuvenation.

Athletic Training Domains: 
Domain 5 – Healthcare Administration and Professional Responsibility
Course Level: 
Essential
Clinical Objectives: 

At the conclusion of this presentation, the learner will be able to:

Participants will be able to demonstrate how burnout and work-life balance can impact patient care? Athletic trainers who are exhibiting signs of burnout will be cynical, lack energy, passion and engagement in their colleagues and patients, and will often
notice changes in their normal patterns (i.e. eating, sleeping, etc.).
Participants will be able to describe how athletic trainers can improve their work-life balance and reduce the chance for burnout.
Participants will be able to implement specific strategies from the literature, in addition to “real-life” cases that will enhance individual work-life balance.
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