Stress perceived by houseman in a hospital in northern Malaysia
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
;
: 8-11, 2016.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-630704
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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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Stress, Physiological
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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