Work stress and well‐being in oncology settings: a multidisciplinary study of health care professionals

摘要: Objectives Staff working in oncology report high levels of work-related stress. This arises partly from the nature clinical work, including practitioner perceptions demand and low control or effort reward. comparative study investigated correlates work stress a multidisciplinary group staff associations between environment, emotional distress, job satisfaction work-based social support. Methods This questionnaire combined quantitative qualitative assessment cohort sample (N = 85) cancer centre North East Scotland. Ethical approval was granted by local Research Ethics Committee. paper reports on element study, Results Response rate 50.6% (N = 85). Older, female nursing support were more likely to participate. Support reported lowest control, managerial support. Radiographers highest satisfaction, co-worker Nurses perceived lower decision than allied health professionals doctors. In general, decisional reward protective particularly when demands high. Co-worker associated with reduced effort, greater increased satisfaction. Managerial also beliefs. Overall, sickness absence exceeded 5% rates seen other National Health Service surveys, whereas turnover intention similar. Conclusion The development introduction multilevel strategies reduce demand, improve are warranted, for staff. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.