Millcreek Community Hospital - Psychiatry Residency - Escape Room Mania 3/28/24

                   

 

 

      

       

 

 

 

1.      What was the general understanding of the purpose of the project/program by participants?
The participants had a general understanding that the purpose of this event was to provide some time away from stressful clinical work to enjoy an entertaining activity with each other, while also building and enhancing the team bonds between members of the program. The goal was to promote wellness and prevent burnout for these residents in a constructive manner.
 
2.      Why did you choose the specific wellness project/activity?
This specific activity was chosen as it provided an environment in which the group members could each be involved and engaged while working together to solve the cluse of the escape room. Additionally, it was chosen as previous reviews from members of the program as well as other community members expressed that it was an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
 
3.      During the project/program, what tangible tools or strategies were demonstrated or taught to address wellness and life balance?
Strategies such as identifying signs of burn out and working to relieve stress through entertainment and social activities were discussed in the event. Also reviewed the importance of balancing work and studying with other life events as a way of promoting wellness.
 
4.      What do you intend to do, upon returning to work, that you learned and practiced during the activity, that will improve your response to stressful situations?
I intend to remain mindful of my current stress levels and emphasize keeping a balance in my work and personal life to avoid burnout.

5.      What can POMA do to address wellness and life balance for your future?
We greatly enjoyed and appreciated this event and would very much appreciate further assistance from POMA in organizing similar events in the future to improve life balance and wellness.