scholarly journals 1503 Reduced life satisfaction in norwegian medical doctors compared to others: a 15-year longitudinal study on increased importance of work-related factors

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Javed Iqbal Mahmood ◽  
Kjersti Støen Grotmol ◽  
Martin Tesli ◽  
Torbjørn Moum ◽  
Ole Andreassen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Medical Doctors ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Work Related

scholarly journals Life satisfaction in Norwegian medical doctors: a 15-year longitudinal study of work-related predictors

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Javed Iqbal Mahmood ◽  
Kjersti Støen Grotmol ◽  
Martin Tesli ◽  
Torbjørn Moum ◽  
Ole Andreassen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Medical School ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Job Demands ◽  
Drinking Behaviour ◽  
Medical Doctors ◽  
Targeted Interventions ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Home Stress ◽  
Colleague Support

Abstract Background Despite many recent studies on burn-out and dissatisfaction among American medical doctors, less is known about doctors in the Scandinavian public health service. The aims of this study were to analyse long-term work-related predictors of life satisfaction among established doctors in Norway and to identify predictors in a subgroup of doctors who reported a decline in life satisfaction. Methods Two nationwide cohorts of doctors (n = 1052), who graduated medical school 6 years apart, were surveyed at graduation from medical school (T1, 1993/94 and 1999), and 4 (T2), 10 (T3), and 15 (T4) years later. Work-related predictors of life satisfaction (three items) obtained at T2 to T4 were analysed. Individual and lifestyle confounders were controlled for using mixed-models repeated-measures analyses, and logistic regression analyses were applied to identify predictors of the decrease in life satisfaction. Results Ninety per cent (947/1052) responded at least once, and 42% (450/1052) responded at all four times. Work-related predictors of higher life satisfaction in the adjusted model were work–home stress (β = − 0.20, 95% confidence interval [CI] = − 0.25 to − 0.16, p < 0.001), perceived job demands (β = − 0.10, CI = − 0.15 to − 0.05, p < 0.001), and colleague support (β = 0.05, CI = 0.04 to 0.07, p < 0.001). The new adjusted individual predictors that we identified included female gender, reality weakness trait, and problematic drinking behaviour. Neuroticism trait and low colleague support predicted a decrease in life satisfaction. Conclusions Work–home stress, perceived job demands, and colleague support were the most important predictors of life satisfaction related to doctors’ work. When personality traits were controlled for, female doctors were more satisfied with their life than male doctors. These findings suggest that improving work-related factors with targeted interventions, including a supportive work environment, may increase life satisfaction among doctors.

scholarly journals The longitudinal study for the work-related factors to job performance among nurses in emergency department

Medicine ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 98 (12) ◽  
pp. e14950 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fu-Li Chen ◽  
Kuan-Chen Chen ◽  
Shy-Yang Chiou ◽  
Peter Y. Chen ◽  
Man-Li Du ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Job Performance ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Work Related

Work-Related Determinants of Voice Complaints Among School Workers: An Eleven-Month Follow-Up Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 590-597 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lady Catherine Cantor Cutiva ◽  
Alex Burdorf
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Physical Work ◽  
Noise Levels ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
High Noise ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Acoustic Conditions

Purpose We determined the natural course of voice complaints among school workers and established the risk factors associated with incidence and chronic voice complaints. Method We conducted a longitudinal study with an 11-month follow-up among 682 school workers. Participants filled out a questionnaire on individual and work-related conditions and the nature and severity of voice complaints. All participants who provided baseline data were contacted in the 11-month follow-up, if they were still working in the school. Short-term environmental measurements of physical work-related factors were conducted during visits at the workplaces. Logistic regression analysis was used to determine associations between work-related factors and voice complaints. Results We found a high occurrence of chronic voice complaints, a low recovery of 22%, and an annual incidence of 44%. A self-reported high noise level at the workplace was associated with the incidence of voice complaints (odds ratio = 2.45). Self-reported poor acoustics in the classroom was associated with chronic voice complaints (odds ratio = 1.76). Conclusions This unique longitudinal study among school workers presented some indications that self-reported high noise levels may contribute to the incidence of voice complaints, whereas self-reported poor acoustic conditions may be an important associated factor of chronic voice complaints.

scholarly journals Predictors of emotional exhaustion among physicians from Iraq - a descriptive cross-sectional multicentre study

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 42-49
Author(s):  
Saad Ahmed Ali Jadoo ◽  
Ilker Dastan ◽  
Mustafa Ali Mustafa Al-Samarrai ◽  
Shukur Mahmood Yaseen ◽  
Perihan Torun
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Exhaustion ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Medical Doctors ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Psychological Pressure

Background: Doctors and paramedics in countries suffering from long-acting conflicts, including Iraq, are working in severe and exceptional conditions, putting them under severe physical and psychological pressure, therefore examining burnout is important when dealing with the quality of care and working conditions. This study aimed to assess the point prevalence and to explore factors associated with emotional exhaustion (EE) among medical doctors in Iraq. Methods: Descriptive and a cross-sectional study was conducted (January to June 2014) among a randomly selected sample of medical doctors (n=576, 87.3% response rate) working in twenty large general hospitals and medical centers. In addition to EE, the self-administered questionnaire used was consisting of questions on sociodemographic, work-related characteristics, conflict-related variables, and job satisfaction. EE was measured using the emotional exhaustion subscale of the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). Results: The prevalence of EE reported by 60.0% of the respondents. In multiple linear regression analysis, the emotional burnout was higher among doctors who were married, female, bearing children, being threatened, displaced internally, non-specialist doctors, working more than 40 hours per week, experienced unsafe medical practice, disagreed with the way manager handle the staff and those who reported that the doctor-patient relationship as not excellent.  Conclusion: Our findings suggest that job dissatisfaction, conflict, and violence-related factors were significantly associated with a high level of emotional exhaustion among Iraqi physicians.

The predictive value of individual factors, work-related factors, and work-home interaction on burnout in female and male physicians: a longitudinal study

2010 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ellen Melbye Langballe ◽  
Siw Tone Innstrand ◽  
Olaf Gjerløw Aasland ◽  
Erik Falkum
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Predictive Value ◽  
Individual Factors ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Work Related

How do career satisfaction and life satisfaction associate?

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 142-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamara Hagmaier ◽  
Andrea E. Abele ◽  
Kyra Goebel
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Longitudinal Studies ◽  
Career Satisfaction ◽  
Reverse Direction ◽  
Top Down ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Bottom Up ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Domain

Purpose Life satisfaction is an ultimate goal in human existence, and it is also an important factor in the work domain. It may both trigger work-related outcomes and be influenced by work-related factors. The authors are here concerned with career satisfaction and its association with life satisfaction. From a bottom-up perspective, career satisfaction should enhance life satisfaction; from a top-down perspective, the influence should work in the reverse direction; and from an interactionist perspective reciprocal influences are conceivable. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach The authors tested these perspectives in two longitudinal studies with three points of measurement each. Study 1 (n=517) covered a period of five years and Study 2 an eight-week period (n=99). The authors analyzed the data by means of latent growth curve modeling and cross-lagged analysis. Findings Both studies revealed that life satisfaction and career satisfaction are positively associated both within and across time. The directional association between both constructs is well-represented by a top-down model; further, by a reciprocal influence model. The bottom-up model received least support. Study 2 additionally showed that work centrality is a moderator. Research limitations/implications The authors discuss these findings with respect to both the relevance of life satisfaction in the work domain and the relationship between global and domain-specific life satisfaction. Originality/value The present research is the first one that investigates the association between career satisfaction and life satisfaction using two longitudinal studies.

Critical Review on Suicide Among Nurses

Crisis ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie Alderson ◽  
Xavier Parent-Rocheleau ◽  
Brian Mishara
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Work Settings ◽  
Work Related ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Full Text Review ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Psychiatric Problems

Background: Research shows that there is a high prevalence of suicide among nurses. Despite this, it has been 15 years since the last literature review on the subject was published. Aim: The aim of this article is to review the knowledge currently available on the risk of suicide among nurses and on contributory risk factors. Method: A search was conducted in electronic databases using keywords related to prevalence and risk factors of suicide among nurses. The abstracts were analyzed by reviewers according to selection criteria. Selected articles were submitted to a full-text review and their key elements were summarized. Results: Only nine articles were eligible for inclusion in this review. The results of this literature review highlight both the troubling high prevalence of suicide among nurses as well as the persistent lack of studies that examine this issue. Conclusion: Considering that the effects of several factors related to nurses' work and work settings are associated with high stress, distress, or psychiatric problems, we highlight the relevance of investigating work-related factors associated with nurses' risk of suicide. Several avenues for future studies are discussed as well as possible research methods.

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