| Document ID (ISN) | 70106 |
| CIS number |
97-2092 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0959-8146 - British Medical Journal |
| Year |
1997 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Williams S., et al. |
| Title |
Senior house officers' work related stressors, psychological distress, and confidence in performing clinical tasks in accident and emergency: A questionnaire study |
| Bibliographic information |
Mar. 1997, Vol.314, p.713-718. Illus. 19 ref. |
| Abstract |
A questionnaire survey of 171 newly appointed accident and emergency senior house officers from 27 hospitals in the United Kingdom showed that psychological distress was linked to confidence in performing a range of clinical and practical activities. Factors identified as causing stress during consultations included difficulties with communication, certain clinical presentations, and organizational factors (particularly workload). Results support the need to monitor and build confidence in these workers and to address work-related stressors. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
work capacity; mental stress; health care personnel; hospitals |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
United Kingdom; stress factors; questionnaire survey |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Commerce, services, offices
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Stress, psychosocial factors
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Mental stress and burnout
Health care services
|
