Doctors and their spouses speak: stress in medical practice

Bates, Erica

doi:10.1111/1467-9566.ep11345586

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“…Consistent with findings from other studies of physicians (e.g., Mawardi 1979, Bates 1982, Linn et al 1985, the number of hours worked, continuous on-call responsibilities, and heavy work loads, were the main sources of stress among the physicians in this study. The work pressures resulting from expectations and demands by patients and by medical institutions, are experienced as stressful and unsatisfying by many physicians.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

Occupational stress and job satisfaction among Canadian physicians

Richardsen

Burke

1991

Work & Stress

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Literature reviews in the area of stress in the medical profession (e.g. Scheiber 1987) reveal that research has primarily focused on identifying specific work stressors, and few studies have reported relationships between occupational stress, job satisfaction, and stress outcomes, as well as the particular practice characteristics and individual differences that may contribute to stress and satisfaction. The present paper examines the relationships among such variables in a national sample of Canadian physicians. Data were collected from 2584 physicians representing all ten Canadian provinces using questionnaires. Results showed that major sources of stress indicated by physicians were largely related to time pressures, and that ability to help patients and relationships with colleagues were major sources of satisfaction. A number of stresson and work demands contributed to overall stress, and satisfaction with several aspects of practice contributed to overall satisfaction. Results indicated that physicians who experienced greater levels of occupational stress were less satisfied with their practices and had more negative views about the health care system. Attitudes about the health care system were predicted by demographic variables, practice variables, and selfreported sources of both satisfaction and stress. It seems that negative attitudes about the health care system were predicted most strongly by dissatisfactions and frustrations with limitations and procedures imposed on the profession by the government.

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confidence: 92%

Occupational stress and job satisfaction among Canadian physicians

Richardsen

Burke

1991

Work & Stress

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“…Concerning doctors only, there are a number of studies done showing comparable results. The investigation by Bates [7] in Australia compares general practitioners to hospital doctors, namely registrars (resi dents) and specialists (or faculty members) (table 3). The first factor, physical workload, includes "shortage of time' which is the fore most stressor mentioned in many studies [8][9][10][11][12], Specific responsibility with decision making under time pressure is probably the most specific stressor in the medical profes sion.…”

Section: Doctorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In spite of these unfriendly social circum stances job satisfaction in doctors is still high (up to 97%), as a recent survey on family physicians found [8], Again Bates' study [7] gives a survey (table 4). Helping people to solve their problems, establishing human re lationships is highly valued among doctors.…”

Section: Doctorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Job Stressors and Coping in Health Professions

Heim¹

1991

Psychother Psychosom

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In spite of their knowledge about stressors, health hazards and coping, health professionals are in general not aware of their own health risks. In an attempt to clarify the issue results of our own studies are compared to the relevant literature. A survey on 1,248 Swiss nurses confirmed the major stressors known: ethical conflicts about appropriate patient care, team conflicts, role ambiguity, workload and organizational deficits. In doctors workload and shortage of time, combined with specific responsibility in decision making, are most prominent. Nevertheless, job satisfaction is still high in both professions. Health hazards in doctors are considerable, although life expectancy has improved and is comparable to the general public, but still lower as compared to other professionals. Depression and substance abuse are related to higher suicide rates. The specific role strain of female doctors is responsible for health risks with an alarming 10 years lower life expectancy than in the general population. Little is known about specific health hazards in nurses, except for burnout. A lack of coping research in the field makes conclusions difficult. Our own studies show limited coping skills in nurses, but good buffering effect in 1,700 Swiss dentists.

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“…Cross Cultural Management age of time, responsibility for people's welfare, and the omnipresence of illness and death (Bates, 1982).…”

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Sources of perceived stress among American medical doctors: a cross‐cultural perspective

Aziz

2004

Cross Cultural Management: An International Journal

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Doctors and their spouses speak: stress in medical practice

Cited by 22 publications

References 14 publications

Occupational stress and job satisfaction among Canadian physicians

Occupational stress and job satisfaction among Canadian physicians

Job Stressors and Coping in Health Professions

Sources of perceived stress among American medical doctors: a cross‐cultural perspective

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