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Work-related adverse events leaving their mark: a cross-sectional study among Dutch gynecologists.
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BMC psychiatry [BMC Psychiatry] 2018 Mar 22; Vol. 18 (1), pp. 73. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Mar 22. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Background: Health care professionals who are frequently coping with traumatic events have an increased risk of developing a posttraumatic stress disorder. Research among physicians is scarce, and obstetrician-gynecologists may have a higher risk. Work-related traumatic events and posttraumatic stress disorder among obstetricians-gynecologists and the (desired) type of support were studied.<br />Methods: A questionnaire was emailed to all members of the Dutch Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, which included residents, attending, retired and non-practicing obstetricians-gynecologists. The questionnaire included questions about personal experiences and opinions concerning support after work-related events, and a validated questionnaire for posttraumatic stress disorder.<br />Results: The response rate was 42.8% with 683 questionnaires eligible for analysis. 12.6% of the respondents have experienced a work-related traumatic event, of which 11.8% met the criteria for current posttraumatic stress disorder. This revealed an estimated prevalence of 1.5% obstetricians-gynecologists with current posttraumatic stress disorder. 12% reported to have a support protocol or strategy in their hospital after adverse events. The most common strategies to cope with emotional events were: to seek support from colleagues, to seek support from family or friends, to discuss the case in a complication meeting or audit and to find distraction. 82% would prefer peer-support with direct colleagues after an adverse event.<br />Conclusions: This survey implies that work-related events can be traumatic and subsequently can lead to posttraumatic stress disorder. There is a high prevalence rate of current posttraumatic stress disorder among obstetricians-gynecologists. Often there is no standardized support after adverse events. Most obstetrician-gynecologists prefer peer-support with direct colleagues after an adverse event. More awareness must be created during medical training and organized support must be implemented.
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- Adult
Aged
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Netherlands epidemiology
Prevalence
Surveys and Questionnaires
Gynecology statistics & numerical data
Obstetrics statistics & numerical data
Occupational Stress epidemiology
Physicians statistics & numerical data
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic epidemiology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1471-244X
- Volume :
- 18
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- BMC psychiatry
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 29566667
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-018-1659-1