Work-related adverse events leaving their mark: a cross-sectional study among Dutch gynecologists.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Health care professionals who are frequently coping with traumatic events have an increased risk of developing a posttraumatic stress disorder. Research among physicians is scarce, and obstetrician-gynecologists may have a higher risk. Work-related traumatic events and posttraumatic stress disorder among obstetricians-gynecologists and the (desired) type of support were studied.

Methods

A questionnaire was emailed to all members of the Dutch Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, which included residents, attending, retired and non-practicing obstetricians-gynecologists. The questionnaire included questions about personal experiences and opinions concerning support after work-related events, and a validated questionnaire for posttraumatic stress disorder.

Resul

SUBMITTER: Baas MAM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5863895 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature