Proposed change in service delivery and stress among nursing staff

Aims and methodThe impact of major organisational change in a psychogeriatric service was examined in a naturalistic and opportunistic study, which was prospectively conducted.ResultsA positive association between the organisational change of the proposed closure and relocation of a psychogeriatric ward and stress among the nursing staff as measured by the General Health Questionnaire was demonstrated.Clinical implicationsPolicy-makers, purchasers and providers need to consider the implication of such stress and develop strategies to minimise stress prior to any major policy change.

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The impact of short-term counselling on general health questionnaire scores

British Journal of Guidance and Counselling ◽

10.1080/03069889300760341 ◽

1993 ◽

Vol 21 (3) ◽

pp. 310-318 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Nigel Mathers ◽

Geraldine Shipton ◽

David Shapiro

Keyword(s):

General Health ◽

General Health Questionnaire ◽

Health Questionnaire ◽

Short Term ◽

The Impact

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Consultant psychiatrists' working patterns

Psychiatric Bulletin ◽

10.1192/pb.bp.106.011650 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 31 (7) ◽

pp. 252-255

Author(s):

Alex Mears ◽

Sarah Pajak ◽

Tim Kendall ◽

Cornelius Katona ◽

Jibby Medina ◽

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Keyword(s):

Psychological Distress ◽

Random Sample ◽

General Health ◽

Response Rate ◽

General Health Questionnaire ◽

Lifestyle Factors ◽

Clinical Implications ◽

Health Questionnaire ◽

Significant Relationships ◽

Job Content

Aims and MethodTo explore relationships between different styles of working and measures of occupational pressure in consultant psychiatrists. A random sample of 500 consultant psychiatrists were sent a questionnaire about working patterns and lifestyle factors, with other sections using validated tools (such as the 12-item General Health Questionnaire; GHQ).ResultsThere were 185 useable questionnaires returned (an adjusted response rate of 39%). Significant relationships were identified between job content and GHQ and burnout scores, indicating that occupational pressures are rendering some consultant posts ‘problem posts', leading to problematic levels of psychological distress among some consultants.Clinical ImplicationsAlthough consultant psychiatrists are more satisfied than not with their jobs, steps need to be taken to address the causes of ‘problem posts', to reduce attrition in the most pressured individuals.

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Relationship between psychiatric impairment and a natural disaster: the role of distress

Psychological Medicine ◽

10.1017/s0033291700001963 ◽

1988 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

pp. 129-139 ◽

Cited By ~ 85

Author(s):

A. C. McFarlane

Keyword(s):

Natural Disaster ◽

General Health ◽

General Health Questionnaire ◽

Health Questionnaire ◽

Impact Of Event Scale ◽

Event Scale ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship

SynopsisThe relationship between adversity, distress and psychiatric impairment was examined in a group of 469 firefighters who had an intense exposure to an Australian bushfire disaster. The data suggested that psychiatric impairment measured by the General Health Questionnaire and distress measured by the Impact of Event Scale were relatively separate phenomena. Psychiatric impairment in these people appeared to be related more to their level of distress after the fires than to the severity of their exposure and losses.

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The impact of a public healt environmental contingency (COVID-19) on Stress and a General Healt of workers from different industrial sector.

JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH ◽

10.24297/jssr.v17i.9084 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 17 ◽

pp. 100-109

Author(s):

Nora Isela Macías Núñez ◽

Aurora Moyano González ◽

Victor Ibarra ◽

José Armando Peña-Moreno ◽

Martha Esthela Calderon Parga

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Perceived Stress ◽

General Health ◽

General Health Questionnaire ◽

Industrial Sector ◽

Health Questionnaire ◽

Stress Scale ◽

Health Situation ◽

New Forms Of Work ◽

The Impact

The problems that arise in society, in relation to health affect workers to some extent, this is the case of the COVID -19 pandemic, which has somehow affected organizations in general, such as: in their profits, in the reduction of personnel, in adapting new forms of work if required, and in activating health protocols to avoid the spread of it in its workers, this health situation that is present worldwide has had a great impact on people from the psychological aspect, it is for this the interest to carry out this research, with the purpose of knowing the perception of the workers of different organizations in this pandemic situation, that is to say, how it has affected them in relation to stress and therefore their general health, the instruments applied were: Perceived Stress Scale (10 items) and the Golberg General Health Questionnaire. The results of this work gave us a Coronbach alpha of α = .85 of reliability which indicates that this study is reliable, likewise 60% of the population report that they have felt stress due to COVID-19, as well as 42% of the population state that they have perceived factors or symptoms that affect their mental health to some degree.

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Consultant psychiatrists' working patterns: is a progressive approach the key to staff retention?

Psychiatric Bulletin ◽

10.1192/pb.28.7.251 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 28 (7) ◽

pp. 251-253 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Alex Mears ◽

Sarah Pajak ◽

Tim Kendall ◽

Cornelius Katona ◽

Jibby Medina ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Occupational Stress ◽

General Health ◽

Response Rate ◽

General Health Questionnaire ◽

Perceived Support ◽

Clinical Implications ◽

Staff Retention ◽

Health Questionnaire ◽

Work Patterns ◽

Roles And Responsibilities

Aims and MethodThe aim of the study was to explore how different styles of working relate to measures of occupational pressure experienced by consultant psychiatrists. A questionnaire was sent to a random sample of 500 consultant psychiatrists enquiring about work patterns, roles and responsibilities; it also contained validated tools, including the 12-item General Health Questionnaire.ResultsA total of 185 usable questionnaires were returned; an adjusted response rate of 41%. More ‘progressive’ styles of working were found to be linked with less occupational pressure on consultant psychiatrists. Three scales were derived: positive workload pattern, clarity of role and perceived support.Clinical ImplicationsAlterations in working style may be helpful in combating occupational stress, and therefore in reducing attrition in the psychiatric workforce. Consultants and their teams should give consideration to reviewing their roles and patterns of working.

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Mental Health of Medical and Non-Medical Professionals during the Peak of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Nationwide Study

Journal of Clinical Medicine ◽

10.3390/jcm9082527 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (8) ◽

pp. 2527 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Julian Maciaszek ◽

Marta Ciulkowicz ◽

Blazej Misiak ◽

Dorota Szczesniak ◽

Dorota Luc ◽

...

Keyword(s):

General Health ◽

General Health Questionnaire ◽

Healthcare Providers ◽

Well Being ◽

World Health ◽

Medical Professionals ◽

Health Questionnaire ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Male Sex ◽

The Impact

Background: The study aimed to compare psychopathological expressions during the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic, as declared on March 11th 2020 by the World Health Organization, with respect to which institutional variables might distinguish the impact of COVID-19 in medical and non-medical professionals. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed nationwide between 16th March and the 26th April 2020 in Poland. A total of 2039 respondents representing all healthcare providers (59.8%) as well as other professionals filled in the sociodemographic section, the General Health Questionnaire-28 and the author’s questionnaire with questions related to exposure to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, the availability of protective measures, quarantine, change of working hours and place of employment during the pandemic, as well as feelings associated with the state of the pandemic. Results: Medical professionals more often presented with relevant psychopathological symptoms (GHQ-28 (General Health Questionnaire-28) total score >24) than the non-medical group (60.8% vs. 48.0%, respectively) such as anxiety, insomnia and somatic symptoms even after adjustment for potential confounding factors. Male sex, older age and appropriate protective equipment were associated with significantly lower GHQ-28 total scores in medical professionals, whereas among non-medical professionals, male sex was associated with significantly lower GHQ-28 total scores. Conclusions: Somatic and anxiety symptoms as well as insomnia are more prevalent among medical staff than workers in other professions. Targeting the determinants of these differences should be included in interventions aimed at restoring psychological well-being in this specific population. Apparently, there are present gender differences in psychological responses that are independent of profession.

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