Job satisfaction and stress levels among anaesthesiologists of south India

Abstract

Background:Stress being high among practicing anaesthesiologists has effects on the quality of life. Methods to mitigate the stress have to be ensured to achieve job satisfaction.Methods:A survey was conducted through a questionnaire to know the various aspects of job satisfaction and job stress. The results of the data obtained were analyzed.Results:An anaesthetists work area may vary from a small private hospital to a large tertiary centre.Depending on the number of anaesthetists in a particular hospital, the working hours and on call duties would be distributed. Overworked anaesthetists are prone to burnout due to sleep deprivation. This could lead to fatigue related error. Lesser the number of anaesthetists would mean less support from colleagues in the event of complications. Having a good rapport with surgical colleagues also helps to prevent stress.Anaesthesiologists should have adequate monitors to avoid error in judgement. Chronic stress has serious health hazards. Keeping updated with latest developments in our field helps to improve the quality of care provided. Anaesthetists should also receive the recognition and remuneration due to them.Conclusion:To improve the quality of care provided to a patient,anaesthesiologists must cope with job stress. An anaesthetist must enjoy the work rather than be burdened by it.

Perfil dos anestesiologistas do Paraná e os aspectos que interferem na sua satisfação profissional

“…Um estudo consultado encontrou prevalência de fumantes de 13,1% e o consumo de bebida alcoólica em 49,1% de suas amostras. 15 Em relação à prática de atividade física, 70% (n=163) referiram não praticarem atividades ao menos 5 vezes por semana. Um estudo relatou que 17,9% dos participantes disseram que nunca praticaram, 51,3% disseram praticar atividades às vezes, e 30,8% afirmaram sempre praticar atividade física.…”

“…Em um trabalho, a prevalência de fumantes foi de 13,1% e consumo de bebida alcoólica por 49,1%, sendo que o grupo que consumia apresentou indícios de sensação de fadiga e de ideação suicida, com as taxas mais elevadas que as correspondentes à população em geral. 15 Quanto aos aspectos psicológicos e familiares, observou-se que, na presente amostra, 59,65% (n=139) referiram sentir-se rotineiramente estressados, sendo que 28,7% (n=40) não. Daqueles não satisfeitos profissionalmente, 66,7% (n=28) referiram bom ou excelente relacionamento familiar, 32% (n=13) disseram sentir-se deprimidos a maior parte do tempo, 19% (n=8) referiram já ter experimentado algum pensamento suicida e 83,3% (n=25) relataram não tirar férias integrais por 30 dias.…”

Comparison of Job Satisfaction and Job Stress Among Nurses, Operating Room and Anesthesia Staff

“…However, based on studies by Sadeghi et al [27] and Koshy et al [28], it was found that the job satisfaction of anesthesia staff is higher than that of operating room staff. Also, based on the findings of the study of Borys et al, there was no significant difference between job satisfaction of operating room staff and nurses working in the ICU [9].…”

Assessment of job satisfaction and quality of life among practicing Indian anesthesiologists

“…Opposite results were observed in another study where female anesthesiologists were highest (57.4%). [ 9 ] This may be due to, the previous study was restricted to southern part of India while our survey covers entire India. Around eight members did not answer this question.…”