[Human factor in anesthesiology]

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Anesthesiology
• Occupational Health

Background:

• The "human factor" encompasses traits influencing physician efficiency in anesthesiology.
• Anesthesiologists require mental adaptability for high-stakes decision-making.
• Understanding these factors is crucial for optimizing performance and patient safety.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze the role of the human factor in anesthesiology.
• To identify psychodiagnostic criteria for professional skills in anesthesiologists.
• To assess factors contributing to maladaptation under psychoemotional strain.

Main Methods:

• Examination of 37 anesthesiologists.
• Psychodiagnostic assessment of professional skills.
• Analysis of relationships between age, sex, and professional activity.

Main Results:

• Established psychodiagnostic criteria for professional skills.
• Identified anesthesiologists at risk of maladaptation under high psychoemotional strain.
• Assessed correlations between demographic factors and professional activity.

Conclusions:

• Professional selection systems for aspiring anesthesiologists are recommended.
• Individualized approaches to optimize workload for practicing anesthesiologists are essential.
• Psychological relaxation is vital for anesthesiologist well-being and performance.