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Stress in UK intensive care unit doctors.

S Coomber1, C Todd, G Park

  • 1Addenbrooke's Hospital NHS Trust, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 2QQ, UK.

British Journal of Anaesthesia
|November 28, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Intensive care unit (ICU) doctors experience significant occupational stress, with nearly one-third showing distress and 10% depression. Key stressors include lack of recognition and work-life balance issues.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Medical Psychology

Background:

  • Physicians, particularly those in intensive care, are recognized as a high-risk group for occupational stress.
  • Understanding the prevalence and contributing factors of stress in this population is crucial for well-being and patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the prevalence of psychological distress and depression among Intensive Care Society members.
  • To identify specific occupational stressors contributing to mental health problems in ICU doctors.

Main Methods:

  • A postal survey was administered to all members of the Intensive Care Society.
  • Validated instruments, including the General Health Questionnaire-12 (GHQ-12) and Symptom Checklist-Depression (SCL-D), were used.
  • Logistic regression analysis identified predictors of mental health issues.

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Main Results:

  • A response rate of 85% was achieved, with 70% eligible for analysis.
  • Twenty-nine percent of participants reported distress (GHQ-12), and 12% reported depression (SCL-D).
  • Significant stressors included lack of recognition, excessive responsibility, work-life conflict, and challenges in decision-making.

Conclusions:

  • The prevalence of distress and depression among ICU doctors is comparable to other medical specialities.
  • Addressing identified stressors related to workload, recognition, and personal life impact is essential for improving ICU doctor well-being.