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Assessment and Evaluation of the High Risk Neonate: The NICU Network Neurobehavioral Scale
Published on: August 25, 2014
Is there a risk profile for the vulnerable junior doctor?
D Byrne1, S Buttrey2, C Carberry3
1West North West Intern Training Network, Saolta University Health Care Group, Galway, Ireland.
Irish Journal of Medical Science
|June 3, 2015
Summary
Mental ill health is common in junior doctors. Factors like nationality and work-life balance significantly impact their psychological distress during internship.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- Mental ill health is a significant issue among doctors, particularly during postgraduate training.
- Limited research exists on factors predicting psychological distress in this demographic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To survey mental health among junior doctors in Ireland.
- To identify moderator variables influencing psychological distress in interns.
Main Methods:
- An anonymous online questionnaire was distributed to all interns in the Republic of Ireland.
- Data collected in January 2012.
Main Results:
- 48.5% of 270 respondents showed psychological distress.
- Nationality, academic performance, training network, work/home stressors, and work-life balance were linked to mental health outcomes.
- The General Health Questionnaire-12 was used to measure mental health.
Conclusions:
- Moderator variables are crucial for understanding healthcare population mental health.
- Irish interns reported high psychological distress compared to other studies.
- Oversimplified conclusions about intern mental health should be avoided.
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