Comparison of quality of life between medical students and young general populations

Abstract

Poor psychological well-being and social relationships can have implications that exceed the doctor's personal well-being. Future doctors with a low quality of life may translate into their poorer performance, impairing patient care.

Mental health problems among medical students in Brazil: a systematic review and meta-analysis

“…Not receiving sufficient emotional support (5) *; difficulty making friends (4) *; thoughts of dropping out (2) *; feelings of rejection (2) *; academic overload (2) *; few leisure activities (3) ; financial problems (3) ; not satisfied with professional choice (2) ; clinical cycle (2) ; feeling rejected by peers/friends (2) ; history of psychological treatment (2) ; sleep pattern disorder*; sedentary life style*; not working*; not having a car*; lack of confidence in acquisition of skills*; feelings of discomfort in relation to the activities of medical school*; unmatched expectations about the course*; prior diagnosis of mental disorder *; emotional tension and feelings of unhappiness*; long-lasting difficulty asking questions during classes due to shyness*; arousal during the night*; insomnia*; daytime sleepiness*; less than 7 hours of sleep per night*; poor self-evaluation of academic performance*; difficulty initiating sleep*; difficulty maintaining sleep*; falling asleep later*; waking up earlier*; low social interaction. *…”

“…* Stress Female gender (5) ; first year of the course*; lower family income*; dissatisfaction with the course*; using escape/ avoidance as coping strategy. * Low quality sleep Cynicism*; emotional exhaustion.…”

“…The literature reports that medical students display poorer psychosocial wellbeing when compared to peers of the same age 5 and exhibit higher prevalence of depression and burnout than the general population, 6 presumably due to the intense workload expected. In particular, a number of potentially stressful factors have been reported among Brazilian medical undergraduates.…”

Mental Morbidity among Medical Students in India

“…Physician self-care is an important foundation for quality patient interactions and outcomes [25] . Student physicians' distress and burnout may predict adverse future health status and practice performance [26] .…”

Prevalência de Transtornos Mentais Comuns e Fatores Associados em Estudantes de Medicina: um Estudo Comparativo

“…Faculdades de Medicina são reconhecidas como um ambiente estressante, que muitas vezes tem um efeito negativo sobre o desempenho acadêmico dos alunos, sua saúde física e bem-estar psicossocial 1 , podendo prejudicar sua qualidade de vida 2 . As atividades curriculares em horário integral e a realização de atividades complementares no curso de Medicina podem ocasionar desgaste psicológico, devido à pressão e estresse pelo alto rendimento, bem como à necessidade de maior tempo para os estudos 3 .…”