What stress coping strategies are surgeons relying upon during surgery?

摘要: Abstract Background The objective of this study was to determine sources intraoperative stress, impact on surgical outcomes, coping strategies, and surgeon interest in stress management training. Methods An anonymous survey electronically distributed surgeons at a tertiary care hospital. Respondents were asked rate the perceived 9 stressors operative performance, identify list witnessed stress-related complications, opine need for Results Seventy-two responses received (76% relative risk). Complex or rarely performed cases poor assistance associated with highest while personal life distractions least. Importantly, 40% indicated that they had an complication directly related stress. (82%) believed formal training is needed. Conclusions Several affect performance contribute complications. Surgeons use variety strategies. Formal