International archives of occupational and environmental health
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Int Arch Occup Environ Health · Oct 2012
Comparative StudyJob stress and job satisfaction of physicians in private practice: comparison of German and Norwegian physicians.
This study examined job satisfaction and job stress of German compared to Norwegian physicians in private practice. ⋯ Job satisfaction and reward were significantly higher in Norwegian than in German physicians. An almost threefold higher proportion of German physicians exhibited a high level of work-related stress. Findings call for active prevention and health promotion among stressed practicing physicians, with a special focus on improved working conditions.
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Int Arch Occup Environ Health · Oct 2012
Too little appreciation for great expenditure? Workload and resources in ICUs.
The aim of this study was providing descriptive information and the comparative examination of job strain and mental health of nurses and physicians in different intensive care units (ICU). ⋯ Our study demonstrates the high job strain in an ICU, largely independent of the professional group. Noteworthy, a high effort-reward imbalance was found that stands in positive relation to adverse health effects (anxiety, depression, and general mental health). As a consequence, necessary interventions like stress management, supervision, and communication trainings should consider ward-specific conditions of employment rather than professional affiliation. After these interventions, a follow-up study will be performed to examine beneficial effects on job strain and health.