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Stress management. What do you do to relax?

F E Graham

    Medical Group Management
    |April 11, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Healthcare administration managers experience significant stress. Leisure-time hobbies offer a potential antidote, with diverse and unique interests reported among surveyed managers.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Administration
    • Occupational Health
    • Leisure Studies

    Background:

    • Stress is a major societal health concern.
    • Healthcare administration professionals face unique workplace stressors.
    • Leisure-time activities are recognized as stress-management tools.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the leisure-time pursuits of healthcare administration managers.
    • To understand how these professionals cope with work-related stress through hobbies.

    Main Methods:

    • An informal poll was conducted among members of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA).
    • Survey questions focused on the leisure activities undertaken by managers.

    Main Results:

    • Responses revealed a wide spectrum of leisure interests among healthcare managers.
    • Some common hobbies were identified, alongside highly individualistic pursuits.
    • The findings offer insights into the personal lives and stress-coping mechanisms of this professional group.

    Conclusions:

    • Healthcare administration managers engage in varied leisure activities to manage stress.
    • Understanding these hobbies can inform workplace wellness initiatives.
    • The diversity of interests highlights the individual nature of stress relief in demanding professions.

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