Workplace health in anesthesia team: A qualitative study in Iran
Ali Khalafi1, Nooshin Sarvi Sarmeydani1, Sara Adarvishi1,2
1Department of Anesthesiology, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
Frontiers in Public Health
|March 20, 2023
Summary
Workplace health for Iranian anesthesia teams is significantly impacted by team consistency, tranquility, and physical well-being. Behavioral and managerial factors, alongside interpersonal cooperation, are crucial for a supportive work environment.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Anesthesiology
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Anesthesia providers, including nurse anesthetists and anesthesiologists, face stressful work environments.
- High workload, job demands, and unpredictable conditions characterize the profession.
- Understanding workplace health factors for Iranian anesthesia teams is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and explain factors influencing workplace health among Iranian anesthesia teams.
- To explore the experiences of nurse anesthetists and anesthesiologists regarding their work environment.
Main Methods:
- Phenomenological research design.
- Semi-structured interviews with 20 anesthesia team members from 7 hospitals.
- Qualitative content analysis of interview transcripts.
Main Results:
- Team consistency emerged as the most significant factor affecting workplace health.
- Other key themes included team tranquility and physical well-being.
- Behavioral and managerial aspects, along with interpersonal cooperation, were highly emphasized.
Conclusions:
- Effective teamwork, modified job descriptions, and conflict reduction are recommended.
- Findings can inform chief nurse anesthetists and planners to improve work environments.
- Prioritizing interpersonal cooperation is key to a suitable work setting.
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