Abstract
Aims and MethodThe aim of the study was to explore how different styles of working relate to measures of occupational pressure experienced by consultant psychiatrists. A questionnaire was sent to a random sample of 500 consultant psychiatrists enquiring about work patterns, roles and responsibilities; it also contained validated tools, including the 12-item General Health Questionnaire.ResultsA total of 185 usable questionnaires were returned; an adjusted response rate of 41%. More ‘progressive’ styles of working were found to be linked with less occupational pressure on consultant psychiatrists. Three scales were derived: positive workload pattern, clarity of role and perceived support.Clinical ImplicationsAlterations in working style may be helpful in combating occupational stress, and therefore in reducing attrition in the psychiatric workforce. Consultants and their teams should give consideration to reviewing their roles and patterns of working.
Highlights
A questionnaire was sent to a random sample of 500 consultant psychiatrists enquiring about work patterns, roles and responsibilities; it contained validated tools, including the 12-item General Health Questionnaire
Data from the 18 questionnaire items regarding working patterns were subjected to a principal components analysis (PCA) in order to reduce the data into a manageable format for further analyses
The more delighted (v. terrible) they felt about their current job The lower they scored on the Job Content Questionnaire (JCQ) Psychological Job Demand scale The lower they scored on the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) Emotional Exhaustion scale The lower their General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) score The more satisfied (v. disappointed) they felt The higher they scored on the JCQ Social Support scale The higher they scored on the JCQ Decision Latitude scale
Summary
The aim of the study was to explore how different styles of working relate to measures of occupational pressure experienced by consultant psychiatrists. A questionnaire was sent to a random sample of 500 consultant psychiatrists enquiring about work patterns, roles and responsibilities; it contained validated tools, including the 12-item General Health Questionnaire
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