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UNSPECIFIED (2006) The effects of stress on surgical performance. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 191 (1). pp. 5-10. doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2005.08.034 ISSN 0002-9610.
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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amjsurg.2005.08.034
Abstract
Background: Although the general literature on stress and performance is extensive, little is known about specific effects of stress in surgical practice. This qualitative study explored key surgical stressors, their impact on performance, and coping strategies used by surgeons.
Methods: Individual in-depth semistructured interviews with surgeons were analyzed by 2 researchers independently. Key themes were discussed within the research team.
Results: Sixteen interviews were performed, including interviews with Consultants (n = 9) and surgeons in training (n = 7). A wide range of intraoperative stressors was identified. Although stress had both positive and negative effects, undue levels of stress impaired judgment, decision making, and communication. Although junior surgeons showed uncertainty about their ability to cope, senior surgeons had developed sophisticated strategies for controlling each situation.
Conclusions: Although stress poses significant risks, coping strategies are not taught explicitly during surgical training. This article presents a framework for categorizing surgical stress and suggests key elements for effective coping strategies. (c) 2006 Excerpta Medica Inc. All rights reserved.
Item Type: | Journal Article | ||||
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Subjects: | R Medicine > RD Surgery | ||||
Journal or Publication Title: | AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY | ||||
Publisher: | EXCERPTA MEDICA INC | ||||
ISSN: | 0002-9610 | ||||
Official Date: | January 2006 | ||||
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Volume: | 191 | ||||
Number: | 1 | ||||
Number of Pages: | 6 | ||||
Page Range: | pp. 5-10 | ||||
DOI: | 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2005.08.034 | ||||
Publication Status: | Published |
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