Understanding Burnout: Insights from Dr Shaun Prentice

In this episode of "The Wellbeing Prescription," Dr Shaun Prentice, co-author of GPEx’s Beating Burnout program, discusses his groundbreaking research on burnout among GP registrars.

Drawing from his extensive work, including published articles in the Australian Journal of General Practice, Dr Prentice provides valuable insights into burnout prevention and reduction strategies. Tune in to learn about his key findings, theoretical models, and practical tips for managing burnout effectively.

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Prentice, Shaun Mark. Thesis: Understanding Burnout in General Practice Registrars. (2023) School of Psychology, University of Adelaide. https://digital.library.adelaide.edu.au/dspace/handle/2440/138906  

Prentice, S. (2022). Empowering or validity threat? Trainee control over workplace‐based assessments. Medical Education, 56(3), 247-249. Access from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34841555/  

Prentice, S., Dorstyn, D., Benson, J., & Elliott, T. (2020). Burnout levels and patterns in postgraduate medical trainees: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Academic Medicine, 95(9), 1444-1454. Access from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32271234/  

Prentice, S., Elliott, T., Dorstyn, D., & Benson, J. (2022). A qualitative exploration of burnout prevention and reduction strategies for general practice registrars. Australian Journal of General Practice, 51(11), 895-901. Access from: https://www1.racgp.org.au/ajgp/2022/november/burnout-prevention-strategies-for-registrars   

Prentice S, Elliott T, Dorstyn D, Benson J. Burnout, wellbeing and how they relate: A qualitative study in general practice trainees. Med Educ. 2023 Mar;57(3):243-255. doi: 10.1111/medu.14931. Epub 2022 Aug 31. PMID: 35997632; PMCID: PMC10086955 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35997632/ 

Prentice, S., Kirkpatrick, E., Schuwirth, L., & Benson, J. (2021). Identifying the at-risk general practice trainee: a retrospective cohort meta-analysis of general practice registrar flagging. Advances in Health Sciences Education, 26(3), 1001-1025. Access from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33587217/