Occupational stress in health service workers in the UK

摘要: Levels of occupational stress were examined in 1176 employees all groups within one large UK health authority. In comparison with the most recently established normative group workers from non-health care sectors, reported significantly greater pressure at work but scored lower on measures Type A behaviour pattern and employed coping strategies more frequently. The reported, contrast previous studies, fewer symptoms mental ill-health similar levels job satisfaction. Job satisfaction psychosomatic related to sickness absence among workers. Approximately 12 had equal magnitude patients attending clinical psychology outpatient clinics. major worker sample compared measures. General managers found report lowest pressure, high (nearly as doctors), be ‘internal’ their perceived locus control, symptoms, highest rate. Nurses pressure. Ancillary staff scientists technicians, other hand, very low absence.