Wellness and Stress Management Practices Among Healthcare Professionals and Health Professional Students
Asli C Yalim1, Katherine Daly2, Monica Bailey3
1School of Social Work, College of Health Professions & Sciences, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA.
Healthcare students report higher stress and lower wellness than professionals. Key barriers include fatigue and workload, highlighting the need for systemic changes to support healthcare workforce well-being.
Area of Science:
- Health Professions Education
- Occupational Health
- Wellness Studies
Background:
- Healthcare professionals face persistent stressors impacting well-being throughout their careers.
- Stress and wellness challenges begin during training and continue into professional practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify stress levels in healthcare students and professionals.
- To assess satisfaction with wellness domains and identify barriers to well-being.
- To understand stress management practices within the healthcare workforce.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional, self-reported survey study was conducted.
- The Managing Health & Wellness in Health Professions Training and Practice survey was utilized.
- Participants included 242 students and 237 professionals across various health disciplines.
Main Results:
- Students reported significantly higher perceived stress than professionals (P < 0.001).
- Professionals reported significantly higher overall wellness than students (P < 0.001).
- Higher stress correlated with being female, lower wellness scores, and more barriers (P < 0.001). Intellectual and spiritual health were prioritized wellness domains, while physical and financial health showed lowest satisfaction. Common barriers included fatigue, workload, long hours, and burnout.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare professionals utilize diverse stress management techniques and face significant barriers.
- Systemic changes and integrated self-care education are crucial for a thriving healthcare workforce.
- Addressing barriers like fatigue and workload is essential for improving provider well-being.
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