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Ryan S Phillips1,2, Gabrielle H Saunders1
1Manchester Centre for Audiology and Deafness, Division of Psychology, Communication and Human Neuroscience, The University of Manchester, United Kingdom.
American Journal of Audiology
|July 4, 2024
Summary
Over a third of U.K. audiologists experience significant occupational stress, particularly those in pediatrics or with high patient loads. Key stressors include clinical demands, staffing, and equipment, impacting well-being.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Occupational Health
- Healthcare Professional Well-being
Background:
- Occupational stress negatively impacts healthcare professionals globally.
- A research gap existed regarding specific stressors for U.K. audiologists.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the sources and levels of occupational stress among U.K. audiologists.
- To address a gap in understanding audiologist-specific occupational stressors.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods cross-sectional study involving 100 registered U.K. audiologists.
- Utilized the Audiologist Occupational Stress Questionnaire (AOSQ) and a working practices questionnaire.
- Employed convenience sampling for participant recruitment.
Main Results:
- More than 33% of audiologists reported moderate to high occupational stress levels.
- Pediatric audiologists and those with high patient loads experienced significantly greater stress.
- Primary stress sources identified: clinical demands, time constraints, staffing, leadership, and equipment availability.
- Stress impacts included mental health issues, fatigue, social disruption, and physical health concerns.
Conclusions:
- The AOSQ is validated for use in the U.K. audiology setting.
- Findings align with international research on occupational stress in audiologists.
- Highlights the need for targeted interventions to support audiologist well-being and professional roles.
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