Gender differences of fatigue in the workplace for surgeons

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作者
Merriman, Jacob Thomas [1 ,3 ]
Humphries, James E. [1 ]
Ferrero, Roberto [1 ]
Hennessey, Iain [2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Liverpool, Elect & Elect Engn Dept, Liverpool, England
[2] Alder Hey Childrens Hosp Clin Res Facil, Liverpool, England
[3] Univ Liverpool, Fac Sci & Engn, Elect Engn & Elect Dept, 9 Brownlow Hill, Liverpool L69 3GJ, England
基金
英国工程与自然科学研究理事会;
关键词
Fatigue; workplace; surgeons; questionnaire; gender; PROSPECTIVE RANDOMIZED EVALUATION; BURNOUT; PADS;
D O I
10.1177/25160435231185389
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R19 [保健组织与事业(卫生事业管理)];
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PurposePrevious literature identifies increased burnout in female surgeons and contributors to fatigue outside of work. However, it is not yet understood whether there are gender discrepancies of contributors to fatigue or coping mechanisms for workplace fatigue in surgeons. This study aims to identify gender differences in causes of fatigue, how fatigue occurs and any interventions/strategies that surgeons may use/know to try and mitigate the effects of fatigue.MethodsUsing an online questionnaire at a single hospital in England, the questionnaire asked whether surgeons had been subject to any contributors to fatigue at work and what contributes to their fatigue at work using a list of multiple-choice answers.Results97% of surgeons suffer from at least one contributor to fatigue. Females were statistically more likely to suffer from musculoskeletal injuries at work than males and more likely to suffer from mental exhaustion. Females were significantly more likely to contribute fatigue to prolonged static postures, lack of control during the shift and high levels of demand. To mitigate fatigue, females were significantly more likely to change positions whilst operating. Males were less reluctant to adopt Microbreaks during surgery to reduce musculoskeletal fatigue.ConclusionsOur analysis identifies gender differences with coping mechanisms and the onset of fatigue. There is still a stigma attached to workplace fatigue in surgeons. Acknowledgement of these gender differences in fatigue is critical to reducing the statistical likelihood of fatigue onset in both genders. Further research should identify whether surgical operating rooms are adequately suitable for females.
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