Work-related stressors, depression and quality of life in Danish managers

2005 ◽  
Vol 20 (S3) ◽  
pp. S318-S325 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Bech ◽  
M.B. Andersen ◽  
G. Bech-Andersen ◽  
S. Tønnesen ◽  
E. Agnarsdottir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Major Depression ◽  
Life Events ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Specific Work ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
Work Related Stressors

AbstractBackgroundBy use of valid questionnaires to investigate work-related stress and distress in Danish managers.MethodsThe survey focused on members of the Danish Association of Managers and Executives who no longer were active (formermanagers' group). Acting managers (active managers' group) served as controls. Questionnaires measuring stressors at work and general life events were used. For the measurement of distress, scales for depression and quality of life were used.ResultsThe Mokken analysis proved the validity of the questionnaires, i.e. their summed-up total scores were sufficient statistics. No differences were found between former (n = 1256) and active managers (n = 942) as to life events. Approximately 20% of former managers were at risk of depression and 12% had developed major depression. Among the specific work-related stressors were role overload, lack of team spirit and lack of social support. The percentage of active managers at risk of or suffering from major depression did not differ significantly from the Danish general population. Approximately 37% of the former managers had a decreased well-being. Alcohol use was found to be significantly associated with depression.ConclusionsThe study identified specific work-related stressors in managers, 12% of whom developed a major depression.

They Care for Others, But What About Themselves? Understanding Self-Care Among DSPs' and Its Relationship to Professional Quality of Life

2020 ◽  
Vol 58 (3) ◽  
pp. 221-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
John M. Keesler ◽  
Jess Troxel
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Professional Quality Of Life ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Professional Quality ◽  
Direct Support Professionals ◽  
Related Stress

Abstract Direct support professionals (DSPs) are instrumental to the daily operations of organizations that support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). With extensive responsibilities, DSPs often experience high levels of stress and burnout that can result in turnover and vacant positions. Self-care is the practice of behaviors that promote well-being, counter work-related stress, and foster resilience. The current study explored self-care and resilience, and their relationship with professional quality of life (i.e., satisfaction, burnout, and secondary traumatic stress) among DSPs. Using a convenient sample, 153 DSPs (71% female) completed an online survey comprised of multiple measures. Results indicated that DSPs often engaged in self-care behaviors across physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, relational, and workplace domains, however, less than 40% engaged in self-care behaviors directly related to work. On average, DSPs reported high levels of resilience. Collectively, self-care and resilience accounted for 12% to 28% of variance in DSPs' professional quality of life. Given the contribution of self-care to resilience and professional quality of life, an active approach by IDD organizations to foster self-care among DSPs may help promote their longevity and retention.

scholarly journals Major depression and its correlates in primary care settings in six countries

2005 ◽  
Vol 186 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcelo Pio De Almeida Fleck ◽  
Gregory Simon ◽  
Helen Herrman ◽  
Donald Bushnell ◽  
Mona Martin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Major Depression ◽  
Complete Remission ◽  
Life Events ◽  
Scale Score ◽  
Depression Scale

BackgroundFew published studies address depression outcomes in primary care from a cross-cultural perspective.AimsTo define baseline factors associated with 9-month clinical outcome: across six countries.MethodAdults meeting criteria for current major depression were recruited from primary care clinics in Australia, Brazil, Israel, Spain, Russia and the USA; 968 patients were assessed at the 9-month follow-up. Predictors of complete remission were examined using logistic regression with a hierarchical model.ResultsRates of complete remission in the six sites ranged from 25% to 48%. Logistic regression using pooled data showed that education, key life events and the Quality of Life Depression Scale score at baseline were the final predictors of complete remission, adjusting for centres, socio-demographic data, severity of depression, comorbidity and general quality of life. Variation in predictors across sites was not statistically significant.ConclusionsThe two major findings of this study were the low proportion of people achieving complete remission at follow-up across the six sites, and that some baseline characteristics (education, Quality of Life Depression Scale score and key life events) are modest predictors of outcome in depression.

scholarly journals COVID-19 shelter-at-home and work, lifestyle and well-being in desk workers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
B Barone Gibbs ◽  
C E Kline ◽  
K A Huber ◽  
J L Paley ◽  
S Perera
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Behaviour ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Work Practices ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Working Status ◽  
At Home

Abstract Background Emerging cross-sectional reports find that the COVID-19 pandemic and related social restrictions negatively affect lifestyle behaviours and mental health in general populations. Aims To study the longitudinal impact of COVID-19 on work practices, lifestyle and well-being among desk workers during shelter-at-home restrictions. Methods We added follow-up after completion of a clinical trial among desk workers to longitudinally measure sedentary behaviour, physical activity, sleep, diet, mood, quality of life and work-related health using validated questionnaires and surveys. We compared outcomes assessed before and during COVID-19 shelter-at-home restrictions. We assessed whether changes in outcomes differed by remote working status (always, changed to or never remote) using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). Results Participants (N = 112; 69% female; mean (SD) age = 45.4 (12.3) years; follow-up = 13.5 (6.8) months) had substantial changes to work practices, including 72% changing to remote work. Deleterious changes from before to during shelter-at-home included: 1.3 (3.5)-h increase in non-workday sedentary behaviour; 0.7 (2.8)-point worsening of sleep quality; 8.5 (21.2)-point increase in mood disturbance; reductions in five of eight quality of life subscales; 0.5 (1.1)-point decrease in work-related health (P < 0.05). Other outcomes, including diet, physical activity and workday sedentary behaviour, remained stable (P ≥ 0.05). Workers who were remote before and during the pandemic had greater increases in non-workday sedentary behaviour and stress, with greater declines in physical functioning. Wake time was delayed overall by 41 (61) min, and more so in workers who changed to remote. Conclusions Employers should consider supporting healthy lifestyle and well-being among desk workers during pandemic-related social restrictions, regardless of remote working status.

scholarly journals Promoting Psychological Well-Being at Work by Reducing Stress and Improving Sleep: Mixed-Methods Analysis (Preprint)

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Denny Meyer ◽  
Madawa W Jayawardana ◽  
Samuel D Muir ◽  
David Yen-Teh Ho ◽  
Olivia Sackett
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Linear Models ◽  
Response Rates ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Global Challenge ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Stress

BACKGROUND Workplace programs designed to improve the health and psychological well-being of employees are becoming increasingly popular. However, there are mixed reports regarding the effectiveness of such programs and little analysis of what helps people to engage with such programs. OBJECTIVE This evaluation of a particularly broad, team-based, digital health and well-being program uses mixed methods to identify the elements of the program that reduce work stress and promote psychological well-being, sleep quality, and productivity of employees. METHODS Participation in the Virgin Pulse Global Challenge program during May to September 2016 was studied. Self-reported stress, sleep quality, productivity, and psychological well-being data were collected both pre- and postprogram. Participant experience data were collected through a third final survey. However, the response rates for the last 2 surveys were only 48% and 10%, respectively. A random forest was used to estimate the probability of the completion of the last 2 surveys based on the preprogram assessment data and the demographic data for the entire sample (N=178,350). The inverse of these estimated probabilities were used as weights in hierarchical linear models in an attempt to address any estimation bias caused by the low response rates. These linear models described changes in psychological well-being, stress, sleep, and productivity over the duration of the program in relation to gender and age, engagement with each of the modules, each of the program features, and participant descriptions of the Virgin Pulse Global Challenge. A 0.1% significance level was used due to the large sample size for the final survey (N=18,653). RESULTS The final analysis suggested that the program is more beneficial for older people, with 2.9% greater psychological well-being improvements observed on average in the case of women than men (P<.001). With one exception, all the program modules contributed significantly to the outcome measures with the following average improvements observed: psychological well-being, 4.1%-6.0%; quality of sleep, 3.2%-6.9%; work-related stress, 1.7%-6.8%; and productivity, 1.9%-4.2%. However, only 4 of the program features were found to have significant associations with the outcome measures with the following average improvements observed: psychological well-being, 3.7%-5.6%; quality of sleep, 3.4%-6.5%; work-related stress, 4.1%-6.4%; and productivity, 1.6%-3.2%. Finally, descriptions of the Virgin Pulse Global Challenge produced 5 text topics that were related to the outcome measures. Healthy lifestyle descriptions showed a positive association with outcomes, whereas physical activity and step count tracking descriptions showed a negative association with outcomes. CONCLUSIONS The complementary use of qualitative and quantitative survey data in a mixed-methods analysis provided rich information that will inform the development of this and other programs designed to improve employee health. However, the low response rates and the lack of a control group are limitations, despite the attempts to address these problems in the analysis.

scholarly journals Work related stressors that affect diagnostic and ultrasound radiographers in a public hospital in the Gauteng province

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Lindiwe Gumede
Keyword(s):  
Patient Care ◽  
Public Hospital ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
Work Related Stressors

Introduction Work related stressors are identified as the main reason for the decline in patient care in Radiography in public hospitals. Radiographers opt to leave the public sector because of stressful experiences. Research has shown that the scarcity of qualitative studies on the phenomenon makes it difficult to understand work related stress in relation to radiography as a profession. Aim of the study The aim of the study was to explore and describe work related stressors in Radiography at a public hospital in Gauteng, South Africa. Methodology This study was a qualitative, exploratory, descriptive study. An interview guide was used to elicit information from 10 participants through semi-structured interviews. All the interviews were one-on-one and were audio-recorded. The data were analysed through Tesch’s eight steps of thematic analysis. Findings The following three themes emerged during data analysis, namely: personal well-being of Radiographers; decline in quality patient care and impaired radiography service; and, environmental enablers. The findings of the study revealed that the participants’ general health was compromised by various factors pertaining to work related stress. Conclusion Interventions necessary for dealing with work related stressors are highlighted as a way of enabling improvement of the working environment conditions. The participants in the study felt that hiring more staff could alleviate their work related stressors. The study has shown that it is also imperative that staff and management are constantly communicating well.

scholarly journals Depression Among Teachers In Brazil: A Literature Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 128-141
Author(s):  
Jeane Mendes Pinheiro de Souza
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Teaching Activity ◽  
Education Professionals ◽  
Work Related ◽  
The World ◽  
Psychological Difficulties ◽  
Related Stress

Nowadays, health problems involving work-related stress are an increasingly common reality. In this context, there are professions and professionals who are more exposed and subject to these types of pathologies, such as education professionals. Studies conducted around the world indicate that educators are at great risk of suffering physical and/or mental exhaustion, which involve the material and psychological difficulties associated with the exercise of teaching activity. It is known that such health problems greatly compromise the quality of life of these professionals and, among these, depression in its manifestations that can involve melancholy and sadness in various forms and at various levels stands out. The commitment of the quality of life of these professionals makes it increasingly necessary to deepen research and approaches that can collaborate in order to find alternatives that minimize the effects of this evil. Due to the above, this work aims to conduct a study on depression and its occurrence among teachers. As a methodology, a bibliographic research was carried out with a review of studies and authors that deepen the approach to subjects depression, depression among teachers, melancholy and alternatives to coping with depression.

Oncologist Burnout: Causes, Consequences, and Responses

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (11) ◽  
pp. 1235-1241 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tait Shanafelt ◽  
Lotte Dyrbye
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Personal Distress ◽  
Substantial Evidence ◽  
Life And Death ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Medical Oncologists ◽  
Rapid Pace ◽  
Related Stress

Although the practice of oncology can be extremely rewarding, it is also one of the most demanding and stressful areas of medicine. Oncologists are faced with life and death decisions on a daily basis, administer incredibly toxic therapies with narrow therapeutic windows, must keep up with the rapid pace of scientific and treatment advances, and continually walk a fine line between providing palliation and administering treatments that lead to excess toxicity. Personal distress precipitated by such work-related stress may manifest in a variety of ways including depression, anxiety, fatigue, and low mental quality of life. Burnout also seems to be one of the most common manifestations of distress among physicians, with studies suggesting a prevalence of 35% among medical oncologists, 38% among radiation oncologists, and 28% to 36% among surgical oncologists. Substantial evidence suggests that burnout can impact quality of care in a variety of ways and has potentially profound personal implications for physicians including suicidal ideation. In this review, we examine the causes, consequences, and personal ramifications of oncologist burnout and explore the steps oncologists can take to promote personal well-being and professional satisfaction.

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