[Against the mental stress-Resilient work in surgery]
Beatrice Thielmann1, Frank Meyer2, Irina Böckelmann1
1Bereich Arbeitsmedizin, Medizinische Fakultät, Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Deutschland.
Chirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany)
|November 21, 2023
Summary
Surgery is a demanding field with high psychological stress. Resilience, enhanced by factors like social support and self-efficacy, is crucial for surgeons
Area of Science:
- Medical Psychology
- Surgical Education
- Occupational Health
Context:
- Surgery presents significant psychological stress due to demanding workloads and unique challenges.
- High dropout rates in surgical residency are linked to unmanaged psychological stress.
- Individual differences in stress and resources impact well-being in surgical careers.
Purpose:
- To explore psychological stress in surgery and highlight resilience as a protective factor.
- To discuss key resilience factors including sense of coherence, social support, and self-efficacy.
- To identify gaps in research on surgeon resilience and training interventions.
Summary:
- Resilience, whether innate or learned, is vital for surgeons to maintain health amidst work-related stressors.
- Limited data exists on surgeon resilience, indicating a need for further research and tailored interventions.
- Workplace-based strategies are essential for fostering resilience and managing stress in surgical environments.
Impact:
- Emphasizes the importance of resilience in surgical employee management and collegial support.
- Advocates for organizational recognition and proactive management of workplace stress in surgery.
- Suggests resilience training should be individualized, focusing on coping mechanisms and resource optimization.
Keywords:
Psychological stressResilience (factor)Self-efficacy expectationSense of coherenceSocial supportMore Related Videos
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