Related Experiment Video
Updated: Mar 21, 2026

Polar Histogram Visualization of Acute Stress Disorder Scale Scores for Comprehensive Clinical Assessment
Published on: December 6, 2024
Stress perceived by houseman in a hospital in northern Malaysia
V Gopalakrishnan1, T Umabalan2, M Affan2
1University of Kuala Lumpur Royal College of Medicine Perak, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia. vgopaals@gmail.com.
Introduction:
Being a houseman in Malaysian hospitals can be very stressful. Stress can affect decision making to a great extent while addressing the needs of the patient in an emergency setting. This necessitated a study to find out the main sources of stress among housemen.
Methods:
This was a cross-sectional descriptive study carried out among 55 housemen using a questionnaire on sources of stress. The data was analysed using SPSS version 17.
Results:
A total of 16 factors leading to stress were studied among the housemen. Poor work and social life balance, annoying non-clinical personnel and medico-legal threats were among the top causes of stress.
Conclusion:
The factors leading to stress among housemen should be considered for effective working of the hospital and improving the workplace atmosphere for the housemen.
Related Concept Videos
Hospitals-II
Nurses that work in...
Hospitals-I
Obedience
Pericarditis IV: Nursing Management
Ethical Issues
Ethical Concerns in Healthcare:
Documentation in Long-Term and Home Healthcare Setting
Long-Term Care Facilities
