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GP registrar well-being: a cross-sectional survey
Peter Schattner1, Dennis Mazalin, Ciaran Pier
1Department of General Practice, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Building 1, 270 Ferntree Gully Rd, Notting Hill Vic 3168, Australia. peter.schattner@med.monash.edu.au.
Asia Pacific Family Medicine
|February 26, 2010
Summary
Rural difficulties and work-life balance are major stressors for general practice (GP) registrars. Identifying and managing registrar stress requires informal support systems and open communication.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Psychology
- General Practice Training
Background:
- General Practice (GP) registrars face significant stressors impacting their well-being.
- Identifying at-risk trainees and effective stress management are crucial for GP training programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify major stressors affecting GP registrars.
- To determine methods for identifying registrars at risk of stress.
- To explore effective stress management techniques for GP registrars.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional postal questionnaire was administered to GP registrars within a large regional training provider's catchment area.
- The study utilized the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS) and a specifically developed Registrar Stressor Scale.
- Registrars provided input on identifying and managing stress.
Main Results:
- The survey achieved a 51% response rate (102/199 registrars).
- Principal stressors included rural practice challenges and achieving work-life balance.
- 10% of registrars reported mild to moderate depression or anxiety (DASS).
Conclusions:
- Poor psychological well-being is a significant concern for a notable portion of GP trainees.
- Regional training providers must implement formal and informal strategies to identify and support stressed registrars.
- Facilitating peer support, supervisor discussions, and leisure activities can aid stress management.
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