Division of Clinical Neurosciences, School of Medicine, University of Southampton, RSH Hospital, Brintons Terrace, Southampton SO14 0YG, UK.
Occup Med (Lond). 2009 Aug;59(5):334-41. doi: 10.1093/occmed/kqp072. Epub 2009 May 29.
Anecdotally, veterinary surgeons report high levels of work-related stress.
To investigate psychosocial working conditions, self-reported causes of work-related stress and satisfaction among a representative sample of vets practising in the UK.
A cross-sectional study using a questionnaire mailed to a stratified random sample of 3200 vets. The Health & Safety Executive Management Standards Indicator Tool and a series of bespoke questions were embedded in a 120 item questionnaire, which also assessed anxiety and depressive symptoms, alcohol consumption, suicidal ideation, positive mental well-being and work-home interaction.
A total of 1796 useable questionnaires were returned (response rate 56%). Number of hours worked and making professional mistakes were the main reported contributors to stress. Good clinical outcomes and relationships with colleagues were the greatest sources of satisfaction. Anxiety and depressive symptoms are associated with less favourable working conditions.
Compared to the general population, the sample reported higher risk of work-related stress for demands and managerial support but lower risk for relationships and change. The results could be used to inform the development of targeted interventions.
兽医们报告称，他们的工作压力很大。
调查英国兽医工作中的社会心理工作条件、自我报告的工作压力源和满意度。
采用横断面研究，对 3200 名兽医进行分层随机抽样，邮寄问卷调查。健康与安全执行管理标准指标工具和一系列定制问题嵌入在一份包含 120 个项目的问卷中，该问卷还评估了焦虑和抑郁症状、饮酒量、自杀意念、积极的心理健康和工作与家庭的相互作用。
共收到 1796 份有效问卷（回复率为 56%）。工作时间和专业失误被认为是导致压力的主要原因。良好的临床结果和与同事的关系是最大的满意度来源。焦虑和抑郁症状与较差的工作条件相关。
与一般人群相比，该样本报告称，由于工作需求和管理支持而导致工作相关压力的风险较高，但由于人际关系和变化而导致的风险较低。结果可用于为有针对性的干预措施提供信息。
