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A Green1, H L Duthie, H L Young

  • 1Department of Administration, University of Wales, College of Medicine, Health Park, Cardiff, UK.

The British Journal of Surgery
|October 1, 1990
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Surgeons experience significant job stress, particularly work-life balance issues and high patient loads. While Type A behavior is common, surgeons report higher anxiety levels than the general population.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Psychology
  • Surgical Practice

Background:

  • Occupational stressors and mental health are critical concerns in high-pressure professions like surgery.
  • Understanding Type A behavior patterns in surgeons is essential for assessing coronary risk and well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate occupational stressors, Type A behavior, and mental health among surgeons in Great Britain and Ireland.
  • To identify specific stressors impacting surgeons' well-being.
  • To compare surgeons' mental health profiles with the general population.

Main Methods:

  • A postal questionnaire was distributed to 1000 members of the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland.
  • Anonymously returned questionnaires from 672 surgeons (67% response rate) were analyzed.

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  • Data collected included occupational stressors, Type A behavior, and mental health indices.

    • Main Results:

    • The primary occupational stressors identified were job interference with personal life, general administration, and high patient clinic numbers.
    • Surgeons' Type A behavior scores were comparable to other professional groups.
    • Surgeons exhibited significantly higher mean scores on free-floating anxiety and hysterical anxiety subscales compared to the general population.
    • Female surgeons showed similar patterns to male surgeons but without elevated free-floating anxiety.

    Conclusions:

    • Work-life balance, administrative burdens, and patient volume are significant stressors for surgeons.
    • Surgeons experience elevated levels of specific anxiety types, indicating potential mental health challenges.
    • Targeted interventions addressing occupational stressors and promoting mental well-being are warranted for surgeons.