Towards Safer Spaces: An Empirical Investigation of Trainee Psychological Safety Within Academic Medical Centers
Our findings highlight the interplay between organizational, interpersonal, and individual dynamics shaping psychological safety. Importantly, those who suppress their race as well as female or gender minorities are disproportionally prone to feeling unsafe. We further elucidate role clarity and autonomy as important factors in achieving a sense of recognition. We suggest programs prioritize development beyond technical competencies, recognizing trainees as key stakeholders in the cultivation of positive culture within academic environments.
Authors
- Megan M. Hays (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1747-1258)
- Christine Loyd (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6402-6547)
- Katherine Sweeney (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2011-6185)
- Laurence M. Boitet (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3273-9849)
- Katherine A. Meese (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8443-0715)
- David A. Rogers (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9093-308X)
- Norman Estes
Institutions
- University of Alabama at Birmingham (US)
- UAB Medicine
Publication Details
- Journal
- Advances in Medical Education and Practice
- Published
- 2024-11-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/amep.s477654
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.40
Funders
- National Institutes of Health
- National Institute of General Medical Sciences