Stress among Croatian Physicians: Emergency Medical Service vs. Health Centers
Author Information
Author(s): Gregov Ljiljana, Kovačević Ana, Slišković Ana
Primary Institution: Department of Psychology, University in Zadar, Zadar, Croatia
Hypothesis
Emergency medicine physicians experience different sources and levels of stress compared to those working in health centers.
Conclusion
Physicians working in emergency medical service experience more stress in almost all aspects of their work than those in health centers.
Supporting Evidence
- Emergency medicine physicians reported higher stress levels due to uncontrollable work situations.
- Physicians in health centers had more years of experience and were older than those in emergency services.
- Emergency medicine physicians had a greater intention of leaving their jobs compared to their counterparts in health centers.
Takeaway
Doctors who work in emergency services feel more stressed than those in regular health centers, and many of them want to change jobs.
Methodology
The study used surveys to assess stress sources, intentions to leave the job, and psychosomatic symptoms among physicians.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the convenience sampling method and self-reported data.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size and differences in characteristics between the two groups that could affect results.
Participant Demographics
The sample included 123 women and 37 men, with physicians in health centers being older and having more work experience.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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