Work-related mental and behaviour disorders in anesthesiologists

Andrade, Gabriela Oliveira; Dantas, Rosa Amélia

doi:10.1016/j.bjane.2013.03.021

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“…Some studies confirm that more experienced anesthesiologists have better ability to deal with potentially stressful situations and work overload. This ability is less frequently observed in young physicians working in the ICU [12]. This is partly confirmed by the presented study, which showed that the level of stress in the group of physicians with working experience between 11 and 19 years is significantly higher than in those working for 20 years or more.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 86%

“…It can be assumed that in the case of people who have worked for the longest time, contact with death and a seriously ill persons has become a kind of everyday life, and therefore they are able to keep these situations in perspective and have better coping abilities. It was also observed that anesthesiologists in the age group between 31 and 40 years are more prone to the development of burnout syndrome and show greater dissatisfaction with their work [12].…”

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confidence: 98%

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Level of stress and strategies used to cope with stress by physicians working in intensive care units

Białek¹,

Sadowski²

2019

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Background: The physicians of intensive care units (ICUs) encounter patients who are critically ill and have severe injuries and require life-saving interventions. Working in such a stressful environment may be highly stressful. A high level of stress among intensive care units' staff is commonly reported. The aim of this study was to explore doctors' perceptions of their stress and identify the coping processes associated with this task. Methods: A total of 89 physicians of various specialties working in ICUs were included. For evaluation of coping with stress the Inventory to Measure Coping Strategies with Stress (Mini-COPE) was used together with the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) to assess the stress level. Results: In 46 respondents (51.7%) a high level of stress was identified. Women were under a higher level of stress than men (P = 0.011). Adaptive stress-coping strategies were more frequently used than maladaptive stress-coping strategies. Planning, active coping and seeking support were the most frequently reported stress-coping strategies while denial, turning to religion, suppression of activities and psychoactive substance use were the least frequently reported stress-coping strategies. Females used both adaptive and maladaptive stress-coping strategies more frequently than males (P > 0.05). Conclusions: Approximately a half of surveyed physicians presented symptoms of a high level of stress, which indicates that it is a very important problem. Further investigations of stress and coping strategies among ICU physicians are necessary.

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Level of stress and strategies used to cope with stress by physicians working in intensive care units

Białek¹,

Sadowski²

2019

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“…Long-term exposure to low-dose anaesthetic gases, both the anaesthetic agent itself and its metabolites and by-products, risks the health of anaesthesiologists. Chronic exposure may cause headaches, nausea, drowsiness, fatigue, difficulties with judgment and coordination, and irritability ( 11 , 12 ). Exposure to anaesthetic agents causes oxidative stress.…”

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confidence: 99%

Occupational Risks for Anaesthesiologists and Precautions

Ayoğlu

2021

Turk J Anaesthesiol Reanim

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Anaesthesiology is an extremely stressful and risky branch of medicine. New techniques, new procedures, and innovations in anaesthesia increase the responsibilities and obligations of anaesthesiologists day by day. Operating rooms and intensive care units, which are the working environment of anaesthesiologists, are considered to be an unhealthy workplace. Anaesthesiologists are exposed to various potential physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psychosocial risk factors and hazards in their work environments. The occupational risks anaesthesiologists are exposed to threaten their health and may cause their professional performance to decline. This article aimed to raise awareness about the occupational risks, hazards, and precautions in anaesthesiology practice.

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“…Various studies have demonstrated an increase in the anxiety disorders and suicidal tendencies among anaesthetists compared to the general population. [4][5][6][7] Dr. Horace Wells (A mentor of modern anaesthesiology) committed suicide in 1848. 1 Contributing factors include Type A personality, stressful nature of the profession, genetic predisposition, underlying mental illness and easy access to drugs.…”

Section: Psychosocial Disordersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Hazards of Anaesthesia: A Comprehensive Review

Peter¹

2016

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BACKGROUND A recent survey by WHO has revealed that 75% of the anaesthetists suffer from some kind of stress. Another study showed that 25% of professionals found to have substance abuse were anaesthetists. This implies that Anaesthesiology offers high occupational risk compared to other health care professionals. OBJECTIVES This articles aims to analyse the risks related to anaesthesia practice and measures to prevent and improve the degree of safety and quality of life at work. CONCLUSION The adverse effects of anaesthesia have decreased due to the increased vigilance by the Government and professionals. But it can be even further reduced by improved education and training to build knowledge and skills.

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Work-related mental and behaviour disorders in anesthesiologists

Cited by 13 publications

References 24 publications

Level of stress and strategies used to cope with stress by physicians working in intensive care units

Level of stress and strategies used to cope with stress by physicians working in intensive care units

Occupational Risks for Anaesthesiologists and Precautions

Hazards of Anaesthesia: A Comprehensive Review

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