Hulme N, Pergami A, Burgess A, Catalan J, Gazzard B, Phillips R; International Conference on AIDS.
Int Conf AIDS. 1992 Jul 19-24; 8: 61 (abstract no. PuB 7072).
St Stephen's Clinic, U.K.
METHOD: A self administered questionnaire was sent to 123 staff working in HIV/AIDS in and out patient units and 72 doctors and nurses working in Oncology. It included the General Health Questionnaire, Maslach Burnout Inventory and self reported stressors, supports and coping methods. RESULTS: Questionnaires were returned by 96 (78%) HIV/AIDS staff and 41 (57%) Oncology staff. There was no significant difference in the General Health Questionnaire scores although both had higher than the general population. Results from the Maslach Burnout Inventory showed greater frequency and higher intensity of Personal Accomplishment in the Oncology staff (P .001 and P .003). Staff working in Oncology were more likely to seek religious support (P .023). CONCLUSION: Both groups shown high levels of stress and further analysis will determine what other factors may contribute to this. Further research is needed to look at way of reducing stress and burnout in these groups of health care professionals.
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Keywords:
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
- Adaptation, Psychological
- Burnout, Professional
- Emotions
- HIV Infections
- HIV Seropositivity
- Health Personnel
- Humans
- Nurses
- Physicians
- Questionnaires
- Work
Other ID:
UI: 102202075
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