The burnout syndrome of forensic pathologists. The influences of personality traits, job satisfaction and environmental factors

Iorga, Magdalena; Soponaru, Camelia; Hanganu, Bianca; Ioan, Beatrice-Gabriela

doi:10.4323/rjlm.2016.325

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“…However, statistics data for 2017 also reported that female students are more numerous than male students in medical studies and this rate is kept for working physicians in many European countries [ 19 ]. Studies on medical students usually include more female students than males in their research [ 2 , 3 , 16 , 26 , 27 , 28 ].…”

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“…Medical academic training is focused mainly on solving patients’ medical problems and offering support to them and their families, but few courses in the curricula teach students how to cope with burnout, how to tackle problems related to professional satisfaction or how to identify coping mechanisms which will help them overcome difficult moments [ 2 , 3 , 4 ].…”

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Depressed as Freshmen, Stressed as Seniors: The Relationship between Depression, Perceived Stress and Academic Results among Medical Students

Iorga

Dondaș

Zugun-Eloae

2018

Behavioral Sciences

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Research in the field has identified the presence of stress and depression among medical students. However, no other study has pointed out the differences between years of study. The objectives of the study are to identify the levels of stress and depression among medical students and to point out the relationship between these two variables. Methods: The cross-sectional study gathered data regarding socio-demographic characteristics, depression, self-identified psychological and physical symptoms during stressful periods and perceived stress among medical students in a university in Romania. Statistical analysis was performed using IBM SPSS Statistics v23. For comparative analysis the t-test for independent samples and one-way ANOVA was used and for correlational analysis, Pearson and Spearman correlations was used. Results: Freshmen are the most depressed and graduating students are the most stressed medical students. Statistical analysis reveals an average score of perceived stress (M = 17.31 ± 6.79) and mild-moderate depression (M = 10.11 ± 7.69). Women are more prone to symptoms of depression. Students enrolled in the third year of study are the least depressed and the least stressed. Perceived stress is significantly positive correlated with depression and negative in strong correlation with the number of course credits received. More than half of students experience an increased rate of anxiety and consumption of alcohol, coffee, sweets or cigarettes during stressful academic periods. Over 60% declare themselves satisfied with their academic results. Conclusions: Strategies to diminish the level of stress and depression among medical students are necessary. Psychological support and educational counseling should start from admission, since freshmen experience the highest rate of depression.

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Depressed as Freshmen, Stressed as Seniors: The Relationship between Depression, Perceived Stress and Academic Results among Medical Students

Iorga

Dondaș

Zugun-Eloae

2018

Behavioral Sciences

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“…Much research has focused on burnout syndrome among healthcare professionals to identify predictors, such as personality traits, extraversion, neuroticism, and work-related environmental stressors, such as the type of medical unit and the relationship with colleagues or superiors, and also personal issues related to the relationship with a partner, as well as other personal issues [ 2 – 7 ].…”

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Factors Influencing Burnout Syndrome in Obstetrics and Gynecology Physicians

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Socolov

Muraru

et al. 2017

BioMed Research International

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Aim To identify the influence of environmental, personality, and alexithymia factors on burnout syndrome among obstetrics and gynecology physicians. Material and Methods A total of 116 physicians (35 men and 81 women) completed questionnaires and sociodemographic data sheets. The Maslach Burnout Inventory, the Big Five Inventory, and the Toronto Alexithymia Scale were used to measure burnout, innate personality traits, and alexithymia, respectively. The t-test and Pearson correlations were used for other measurements. Results Of the 116 study physicians, 12.9% have suffered or still suffer from depression and 35.3% have had or still have problems related to insomnia. Regarding emotional exhaustion and depersonalization factors, men obtained lower scores than women (18.73 ± 13.48 versus 24.14 ± 11.71 for emotional exhaustion; 5.97 ± 5.45 versus 7.70 ± 5.29 for depersonalization). Self-reported depression was related to higher scores for all 3 domains, to higher total scores for alexithymia and neuroticism, and to lower scores for extraversion, conscientiousness, and openness. Residents and consultants had markedly different scores. Conclusion The results of this study will help obstetrics and gynecology physicians cope with professional burnout and to consider personality traits, alexithymia domains, and environmental factors when finding strategies to cope with their professional stress.

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“…Other studies proved that some limits are imposed for relatives assisting a CPR [25] such as: the lack of training of the medical team regarding the collaboration with the patient's family during critical events and also the feelings of staff who is doing the job under the pressure of the relatives. This pressure ranks from being observed by the relatives to their possible disruptive behaviour [26,27].…”

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Cardiac rupture during cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. Case presentation and literature data

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Neagu²,

Iorga³

et al. 2017

RJLM

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Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is, without doubt, a life-saving procedure which proved its efficiency many times. However, CPR even correctly performed may determine iatrogenic injuries which by themselves may endanger the patient's health or life. In this paper the authors present a case in which a traumatized patient sustained a prolonged CPR of about 105 minutes. The prolongation of CPR was at least in part motivated by the pressure from the members of the patient's family who witnessed the CPR. The post-mortem examination of the body revealed, besides the traumatic injuries, important cardiac injuries due to the CPR. The authors analyze this case in the context of the literature data emphasizing the possible detrimental effects of the family members witnessing CPR and the need for resuscitation duration and technique to be established based on the patient's medical condition.

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The burnout syndrome of forensic pathologists. The influences of personality traits, job satisfaction and environmental factors

Cited by 19 publications

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Depressed as Freshmen, Stressed as Seniors: The Relationship between Depression, Perceived Stress and Academic Results among Medical Students

Depressed as Freshmen, Stressed as Seniors: The Relationship between Depression, Perceived Stress and Academic Results among Medical Students

Factors Influencing Burnout Syndrome in Obstetrics and Gynecology Physicians

Cardiac rupture during cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. Case presentation and literature data

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