Pilot study of the effectiveness of a mindful self‐care and resiliency program for rural doctors in Australia

Rural doctors are difficult to recruit and retain. Burnout and stress in the medical workforce fluctuates according to location. Overall, doctors have an el-evated risk of depression and suicide compared to the general population and other professionals. Higher levels of occupational stress also effect patient care, levels of work satisfaction and relationships with others. This study evaluated the effec-tiveness, acceptability, feasibility and sustainability of the Mindful Self-Care and Resiliency Program.