scholarly journals Assessing the Stress of Surgeons and Surgical Residents Using a Wearable Smart Device

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin Joo Kim ◽  
Chul Seung Lee ◽  
Wooree Koh ◽  
Jung Hoon Bae ◽  
Seung rim Han ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
Resting State ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Wearable Devices ◽  
Smart Device ◽  
Health Care Market ◽  
State Trait Anxiety Inventory ◽  
Surgical Residents ◽  
State Stress

Abstract Although surgeon is one of the most stressful professions, only few studies have attempted to evaluate surgeons’ stress using impractical methods. Meanwhile, many wearable devices have been introduced in the health-care market. This study aimed to assess surgeons’ stress using a wearable device. Data were collected from 13 participants from June to September 2019. We checked level of stress, heart rate (HR) using Vivosmart4 (Garmin, Schaffhausenm, Switzerland) at rest and perioperatively, and also checked their perioperative self-perceived stress using the short-form State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). The perioperative stress level and HR significantly increased compared with resting state (stress level: 28.6 ± 18.2 at rest vs. 49.6 ± 25.5 before surgery vs. 55.1 ± 25.5 after surgery, p < 0.001; HR: 81.1 ± 6.2 at rest vs. 85.0 ± 11.5 before surgery vs. 85.0 ± 12.2 after surgery, p = 0.001). Scores on the short-form STAI significantly decreased after surgery (12.6 ± 4.9 before surgery vs. 11.7 ± 3.6 after surgery, p = 0.001). Stress level at rest was significantly higher among fellows and residents compared with professors (fellows: 40.7 ± 15.3 vs. residents: 29.9 ± 12.0 vs. professors: 13.2 ± 7.3, p < 0.001). We assessed surgeons’ stress using a smart device and demonstrated that surgery significantly increased stress. The level of stress was higher among fellows and residents compared with professors.

scholarly journals The Determining of Relationship Between Physical Activity and Perceived Stress Level in Security Service Employees

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 149
Author(s):  
Sema Can
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Work Shifts ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderate Stress

The aim of this study is to determine physical activity (PA) levels and to analyze the relationship between PA and stress. 178 voluntary male (Mage:33.01±4.70 year) security employees participated in this study in total. The data were collected by self-report using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ)-Short Form and Perceived Stress Scale. Mean, standard deviation, frequency and percent values are given in the descriptive statistics of the variables. The relationship between physical activity and perceived stress level (PSL) was determined using the Spearman rho correlation. Mann-Whitney U-test was used to compare valuables. The Pearson Chi-Square test was used to examine the relationship between categorical variables and the significance level was set at 0.05. The results show that 53.4% (n=95) of the individuals are physically inactive, 31.4% (n=56) of them are minimally active, and only 15.2% (n=27) are active. It was determined that approximately ¼ of the participants exercise regularly. Negative weak correlation appeared between moderate - vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and PSL (r = -.221; p<0.01). 78.7% (n=140) of the employees have moderate stress. Besides, 67.4% (n=29) of the individuals who work shifts and do PA regularly have moderate stress (p>0.05). On the other hand, 12.6% (n=17) of the individuals who work shifts but do not do PA have high-stress (p<0.05). Individuals who state they do exercise regularly and work on a regular day shift have lower stress scores compared to those who do not (p<0.05). In conclusion, the research reveals that ¾ of the individuals have moderate stress and half of them are inactive. It can be said that less MVPA level and shift system is associated with a higher stress level. Joining physical activity programs regularly and increasing MVPA level can reduce perceived stress level.

Comparisons of physical activity and sedentary behavior between owners and non-owners of commercial wearable devices

2021 ◽  
Vol 141 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-96
Author(s):  
Hsin-Yen Yen ◽  
Hao-Yun Huang
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Sedentary Time ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Wearable Devices ◽  
Wearable Device ◽  
World Health ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale

Aims: Wearable devices are a new strategy for promoting physical activity in a free-living condition that utilizes self-monitoring, self-awareness, and self-determination. The main purpose of this study was to explore health benefits of commercial wearable devices by comparing physical activity, sedentary time, sleep quality, and other health outcomes between individuals who used and those that did not use commercial wearable devices. Methods: The research design was a cross-sectional study using an Internet survey in Taiwan. Self-administered questionnaires included the International Physical Activity Questionnaire–Short Form, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile, and World Health Organization Quality-of-Life Scale. Results: In total, 781 participants were recruited, including 50% who were users of wearable devices and 50% non-users in the most recent 3 months. Primary outcomes revealed that wearable device users had significantly higher self-reported walking, moderate physical activity, and total physical activity, and significantly lower sedentary time than non-users. Wearable device users had significantly better sleep quality than non-users. Conclusion: Wearable devices inspire users’ motivation, engagement, and interest in physical activity through habit formation. Wearable devices are recommended to increase physical activity and decrease sedentary behavior for promoting good health.

Review on Reliable and Quality Wearable Healthcare Device (WHD)

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-25
Author(s):  
Nimi W. S. ◽  
P. Subha Hency Jose ◽  
Jegan R.
Keyword(s):  
Health Monitoring ◽  
Wearable Devices ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Wearable Device ◽  
Smart Device ◽  
Signal Acquisition ◽  
Medical Practitioners ◽  
Quality Signal ◽  
Patient Health ◽  
Smart Wearable

This paper presents a brief review on present developments in wearable devices and their importance in healthcare networks. The state-of-the-art system architecture on wearable healthcare devices and their design techniques are reviewed and becomes an essential step towards developing a smart device for various biomedical applications which includes diseases classifications and detection, analyzing nature of the bio signals, vital parameters measurement, and e-health monitoring through noninvasive method. From the review on latest published research papers on medical wearable device and bio signal analysis, it can be concluded that it is more important and very essential to design and develop a smart wearable device in healthcare environment for quality signal acquisition and e-health monitoring which leads to effective measures of multiparameter extractions. This will help the medical practitioners to understand the nature of patient health condition easily by visualizing a quality signal by smart wearable devices.

scholarly journals Propensity-score-matched Evaluation of Psychological Stress and Hair Cortisol among People Living with HIV in China

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xu Chen ◽  
Cheng-Bo Zeng ◽  
Shuai-Feng Liu ◽  
Xiao-Ming Li ◽  
Shan Qiao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Propensity Score ◽  
Psychological Stress ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Cortisol Level ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Hair Cortisol ◽  
Mental Resilience ◽  
Living With Hiv

Abstract To compare the psychological stress level and hair cortisol level of people living with HIV (PLWH) with those without HIV. A total of 220 subjects were initially enrolled in the study, including 20 subjects living without HIV and 200 PLWH. Psychological stress level, including quality of life, anxiety, perceived stress and mental resilience, was self-reported in both groups with related scales. The cortisol in hair were extracted and assessed by LC-APCI-MS/MS method. Propensity score matching analysis was performed to balance the baseline covariates of the two groups, whereas the difference in psychological stress level and hair cortisol level between the two groups were compared. Furthermore, the associations between psychological stress level and cortisol level were examined. Two comparison groups were matched by 1:3 propensity score matching, which yield 20 subjects living without HIV and 60 PLWH. Ultimately, in regarding to the psychological stress, the levels of the anxiety, perceived stress and mental resilience were higher among PLWH than those living without HIV, but the people without HIV showed higher quality of life. The hair cortisol level in PLWH was higher than those living without HIV. However, there were no significant associations between psychological stress level and cortisol level. The PLWH showed higher level of psychological stress and cortisol than those without HIV. No relationship was seen between psychological stress level and cortisol level in PLWH.

scholarly journals PERCEIVED STRESS LEVEL AMONG MADRASAH ‘ALIYAH STUDENTS DURING EXAMINATION WEEK

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 118
Author(s):  
Muhammad Fijar Rotul Akbar ◽  
Achmad Rizki ◽  
Maulida Nur
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
Quantitative Method ◽  
Major Contributor ◽  
Perceived Stress Scale ◽  
Stress Development ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Ethical Approval ◽  
Academic Demands

Academic demands including examinations are found to bethe major contributor of stress development among students.Current research is purposed to investigate the prevalence ofperceived stress level among Madrasah Aliyah studentsduring examination week. This study was a descriptive andcross-sectional design applying quantitative method for datacollection. With respect to the sample, 107 students formMadrasah Aliyah Pasirjambu, Kab. Bandung wereproportionally selected from class 10 to class 12. To measurethe degree to which particular situations and conditionshappening in student’s life are appraised or perceived asstressful situation, Perceived Stress Scale developed bySheldon Cohen was administered. After which, havinggained ethical approval from the foundation board andschool director, the data were collected and analyzed usingstatistical program of SPSS. Result showed that duringexamination, majority of them were experiencing moderatelevel of stress accounting for more than 80% and nosignificant differences of stress level were found withrespect to gender, age and study year (class).

scholarly journals Stres Remaja: Kebutuhan Video Mindfulness-Breathing Meditation Untuk Mengurangi Stres Remaja

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-125
Author(s):  
Eka Wahyuni ◽  
Yustia Nova Annisa
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Perceived Stress Scale ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Breathing Exercises ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
High Level ◽  
Keywords Stress ◽  
Breathing Meditation

Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat stres remaja dan kebutuhan untuk mengembangkan video tutorial mindfulness-breathing meditation sebagai strategi dalam mengurangi stres remaja. Convenience sampling yang digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data pada 165 peserta didik. Alat ukur yang digunakan adalah perceived stress scale (PSS) dan studi kebutuhan video mindfulness-breathing meditation. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tingkat stres remaja yang tinggi (27 dari skor total 40). Perempuan memiliki tingkat stres yang lebih tinggi daripada laki-laki (27,2 vs 26,6), persentase perempuan yang mengalami stres tingkat tinggi lebih banyak daripada laki-laki (54,1%vs 41,3%). Meskipun prevalensi stres sangat tinggi di kalangan remaja, sebagian besar peserta didik sangat minim memiliki paparan materi mengenai cara mengurangi stres (80,15%) serta mengenai latihan bernafas dengan baik. Peserta didik juga sangat antusias untuk mempelajari meditasi pernafasan melalui video (100%). Diketahui juga bahwa pengembangan video mindfulness-breathing meditation sangat penting untuk membantu peserta didik dalam mengurangi stres mereka. Kata Kunci: Stres, Remaja, Mindfulness, Breathing Meditation   Abstract This research aims to determine the stress level of adolescents and the need to develop a mindfulness-breathing meditation video as a strategy to reduce adolescents’ stress. The convenience sampling was used to collect data form was 165 students. The measures are the perceived stress scale (PSS) and the needs of mindfulness-breathing meditation video. The results shows that the adolescent’ stress level is high (27 out of 40). Female has higher level stress than male (27,2 vs 26,6), the percentage of female who experience high level stress was outnumber male (54,1% vs 41,3%). Despite the high prevalence of stress among adolescent, most of students has minimum exposure to stress reduction (80,15%) as well as breathing exercises. All students enthusiastic to learn mindfulness-breathing meditation through video. It is recommended that development of mindfulness-breathing meditation video is crucial to help students in reducing their stress. Keywords: Stress, Adolescent, Mindfulness, Breathing Meditation

scholarly journals Polymorphic variants in genes related to stress coping are associated with the awake bruxism

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zofia Maciejewska-Szaniec ◽  
Marta Kaczmarek-Ryś ◽  
Szymon Hryhorowicz ◽  
Agnieszka Przystańska ◽  
Tomasz Gredes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
Anterior Segment ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Sequence Variants ◽  
Stress Coping ◽  
Posterior Teeth ◽  
Measured Stress ◽  
Elevated Frequency ◽  
Awake Bruxism

Abstract Background Chronic stress is one of the leading predisposing factors in bruxism aetiology, but the influence of genetic factors is also suggested. We aimed to study whether sequence variants in genes involved in stress regulation pathways: NTRK2 and BDNF, may be associated with awake bruxism susceptibility, clinical presentation, and patients’ perceived stress level. Methods The study group included 104 patients with probable awake bruxism and 191 population controls. Patients underwent dental examination concerning the symptoms of bruxism and psychological testing. Genotyping was performed using HRMA and sequencing. Statistical analyses were conducted, and P values below 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results We observed a positive correlation of measured stress level and pathological teeth attrition in the anterior segment (r = 0.45, P < 0.001), enamel attritions (r = 0.44, P < 0.001), tongue impressions (r = 0.50, P < 0.001) and posterior teeth attrition (r = 0.27, P = 0.005). Moreover, the c.196A variant (p.66Met) of the BDNF gene and c.1397-31392G allele of the NTRK2 gene were present with elevated frequency, comparing to controls. Conclusions This study hence the thesis that perceived stress level is a substantial contributing factor to awake bruxism occurrence and its clinical manifestations. Moreover, sequence variants in genes related to stress coping may be correlated with awake bruxism’s susceptibility via elevated perceived stress level.

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