Meaning and Comfort in Physician Well-Being

JAMA 2026

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Authors: Matthew G. Tung, Kerri Palamara, Jonathan A. Ripp, Daniel Saddawi-Konefka
DOI: 10.1001/jama.2026.0472
Cited by: 1
References: 7

Abstract

This Viewpoint discusses a framework for improving physician well-being that involves a synergy of eudaimonia and hedonia that can provide enough comfort to make the work sustainable and preserve enough meaning to make the work worthwhile.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout Nursing education and management Healthcare cost quality practices

Publication details

Journal / source
JAMA
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Volume
335
Issue
11
Pages
935–935
Publication date
16 February 2026
Language
EN