Moral distress, compassion fatigue and burn-out in veterinary practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 292-295
Author(s):  
Amber Foote
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Compassion Fatigue ◽  
Moral Distress ◽  
Ethical Dilemmas ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Veterinary Practice ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Burn Out ◽  
Related Stress

Concerns regarding compassion fatigue and burn-out in veterinary practice are steadily increasing. Burn-out is defined as the state in which a person feels emotionally, physically and mentally exhausted. Work-related stress can have a significant impact on our quality of life and unfortunately lead to burn-out, moral distress and compassion fatigue. As veterinary professionals are exposed to ethical dilemmas and stressful situations daily, it is important that they are aware of the signs of burn-out and how it can be managed.

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.

scholarly journals Occupational Factors Associated with Health-Related Quality of Life in Nursing Professionals: A Multi-Centre Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 982 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Dolores Ruiz-Fernández ◽  
Ángela María Ortega-Galán ◽  
Cayetano Fernández-Sola ◽  
José Manuel Hernández-Padilla ◽  
José Granero-Molina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Compassion Fatigue ◽  
Compassion Satisfaction ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Nursing Professionals

Background: Nursing professionals are exposed to stressful situations arising from the work context that may affect health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The objective of this study was to analyse the relationship between sociodemographic and work-related variables regarding HRQoL in nursing professionals. Methods: A multi-centre, cross-sectional descriptive design was used. The participants consisted 1521 nurses working in healthcare centres, in both primary care and hospital care, in the eight provinces of the Andalusian Public Health System (APHS), Spain. Sociodemographic and work-related variables were analysed: Compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction and burnout were measured using the professional quality of life questionnaire (ProQOL), and HRQoL was measured using the SF-12 health questionnaire. Results: Compassion fatigue, burnou, and, to a lesser extent, compassion satisfaction significantly influence the physical and mental components of HRQoL. The simple regression analysis showed that burnout and compassion fatigue were significantly associated with the mental component of HRQoL. Gender influenced the mental component of HRQoL. The rest of the sociodemographic and work-related variables were not significantly related to HRQoL. Conclusion: Work-related stress and repeated contact with situations of suffering influence HRQoL. Health systems must implement programmes to increase the emotional well-being of workers.

scholarly journals The Requirements for New Tools for Use by Pilots and the Aviation Industry to Manage Risks Pertaining to Work-Related Stress (WRS) and Wellbeing, and the Ensuing Impact on Performance and Safety

Technologies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 40
Author(s):  
Joan Cahill ◽  
Paul Cullen ◽  
Sohaib Anwer ◽  
Keith Gaynor ◽  
Simon Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Safety Management ◽  
Employee Assistance Program ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Aviation Industry ◽  
Planning Systems ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Related Stress

Work is part of our wellbeing and a key driver of a person’s health. Pilots need to be fit for duty and aware of risks that compromise their health/wellbeing. Recent studies suggest that work-related stress (WRS) impacts on pilot health and wellbeing, performance, and flight safety. This paper reports on the advancement of new tools for pilots and airlines to support the management of WRS and wellbeing. This follows from five phases of stakeholder evaluation research and analysis. Existing pre-flight checklists should be extended to enable the crew to evaluate their health and wellbeing. New checklists might be developed for use by pilots while off duty supporting an assessment of (1) their biopsychosocial health status and (2) how they are coping. This involves the advancement of phone apps with different wellness functions. Pending pilot consent, data captured in these tools might be shared in a de-identified format with the pilot’s airline. Existing airline safety management systems (SMS) and flight rostering/planning systems might be augmented to make use of this data from an operational and risk/safety management perspective. Fatigue risk management systems (and by implication airline rostering/flight planning systems) need to be extended to consider the relationship between fatigue risk and the other dimensions of a pilot’s wellbeing. Further, pending permission, pilot data might be shared with airline employee assistance program (EAP) personnel and aeromedical examiners. In addition, new training formats should be devised to support pilot coping skills. The proposed tools can support the management of WRS and wellbeing. In turn, this will support performance and safety. The pilot specific tools will enable the practice of healthy behaviors, which in turn strengthens a pilot’s resistance to stress. Healthy work relates to the creation of positive wellbeing within workplaces and workforces and has significant societal implications. Pilots face many occupational hazards that are part of their jobs. Pilots, the aviation industry, and society should recognize and support the many activities that contribute to positive wellbeing for pilots. Social justice is a basic premise for quality of employment and quality of life.

T02-O-03 The impact of work-related stress on the sexual relation quality of the couple

Sexologies ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. S60
Author(s):  
A. Andersson Arntén ◽  
T. Archer ◽  
B. Jansson
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Relation ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
The Impact

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.

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