Tolerance of ambiguity and psychological wellbeing in newly qualified doctors: An analysis over multiple time points.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

There is evidence of an association between tolerance of ambiguity and psychological wellbeing in doctors, but this relationship is not well understood. We explored this relationship, and the individual or workplace factors moderating it, in a population of newly qualified doctors.

Methods

We examined the experiences of newly qualified doctors in the UK as they started a novel interim role (Time 1) and later moved into foundation year 1 roles (Times 2 and 3) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Doctors completed the Tolerance of Ambiguity of Medical Students and Doctors scale (TAMSAD Range: 0-100), the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS: 0-40), the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS: 0-21) and the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI: 0-100), over four months. Cross-sec

SUBMITTER: Hancock J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12438002 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature