Stress perceived by houseman in a hospital in northern Malaysia
- Author:
Gopalakrishnan Vivekanandan
;
Umabalan Thirupathy
;
Muhammad Affan
;
Adam Ahamad Zamri
;
Kamal Ariffin
;
Anwar Asraff
;
Sandheep Sugnadan
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Stress;
housemen;
Ipoh;
Malaysia
- MeSH:
Stress
- From:
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
2016;71(1):8-11
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
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.
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