Mental health and occupational wellbeing of Australian gynaecologic oncologists

Gynecologic Oncology
Lesley Stafford, Fiona Judd

Abstract

To investigate the prevalence of psychiatric morbidity and occupational burnout among Australian gynaecologic oncologists and to assess job stress and job satisfaction in this group. Anonymous, self-report questionnaires containing validated measures were sent to all practicing Australian gynaecologic oncologists in October 2008. The response rate was 78.4% (N=29). More than one-third (35.7%) had high levels of emotional exhaustion, the central component of burnout. In the past 6 months, 42.9%, 57.1%, and 28.6% had seriously considered leaving for another position, reducing the number of hours worked, and taking early retirement, respectively. The most commonly reported source of stress (80.8%) was home-life disruption due to work. Compared to general population data and recommended national guidelines, rates of alcohol consumption were high. Psychological morbidity, global job stress and burnout were significantly correlated and each was associated with harmful alcohol use. Other factors associated with burnout were administrative/organizational demands and patient volume. More than half of respondents (58.6%) had high levels of job satisfaction and most had high levels of personal accomplishment (70.4%). Perceived adequacy of...Continue Reading

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