Can a 'Playbook' and coaching cure doctor burnout? VA tests new approach
NCT ID NCT06456021
First seen Jan 11, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested whether a 'Relational Playbook' combined with leadership coaching could help reduce burnout among cardiology teams at six VA hospitals. Ten staff members participated, using the playbook's resources and interventions to improve their work environment. The goal was to see if this approach was practical and well-received, not yet to prove it works.
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Locations
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Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO
Aurora, Colorado, 80045-7211, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
The Relational Playbook (a set of resources and interventions) plus leadership coaching
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could provide a practical tool for healthcare teams to reduce burnout and improve workplace culture.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to other settings. It tests feasibility, not effectiveness, so it's too early to know if it actually reduces burnout.
Conditions
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