Understanding burnout in Pediatric residency through the lens of the 'Areas of worklife'.

Residents' definitions of the can be used to identify mismatches between residents' expectations and their work environment, which can inform organizational interventions. These findings highlight the importance of a patient-focused approach to residency training, which is consistent with literature that shows patient care is a means to find meaning in their work. Resident definitions of the offer residency programs a practical approach in their battle against burnout by providing focused direction to respond to resident needs and identify tangible targets for intervention.