Abstract:
Introduction. Occupational stress represents a significant problem for doctors in the therapeutic
and surgical fields, having a profound impact on their mental health and the quality of the medical
act. Occupational stress among doctors is a major problem in the 21st century, where a large part
of doctors are subjected to an overload related to the excessive number of night shifts or the large
number of patients over a period of time, which denotes the appearance of pathologies such as
insomnia, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases, the nervous
system, the digestive tract, etc.
Aim of study. The comparative study focuses on the impact of occupational stress on doctors in
the therapeutic and surgical fields. By looking at factors such as workload, time pressure and
patient experiences, the research highlights significant differences between the two
specialisms. Deep understanding of these issues can help create a healthier and more balanced
professional environment for doctors in both fields.
Methods and materials. This research was carried out by applying a questionnaire developed by
the author. The questionnaire consisted of the following sections: socio-demographic data, Risk
factors at work and their impact on personal health, Knowledge and skills about occupational
stress, Measures to combat and prevent occupational stress, which contains 38 questions. The
sample included 135 randomly selected patients aged between 25 and 65 years. The survey was
confidential and was researched with the consent of each respondent.
Results. The research included (40.7%) surgical doctors and (59.3%) therapeutic doctors. The
majority of doctors work 51-65 hours per week (25.2%). (50.4%) of doctors have 1-2 shifts per
week. (34.1%) of doctors come into contact with 31-40 patients per week. (77%) are not satisfied
with the salary received. (25.9%) acquired diabetes, (31.1%) hypertension, (22.2%) gastric ulcer,
(46.7%) acquired neurosis, (53.3%) insomnia. (82.2%) of doctors selected that the volume of work
is the most frequent source of stress in their work. (66.7%) consider that the workplace caused the
emergence of health problems. (48.1%) of doctors had moments when occupational stress had a
negative impact on medical decisions.
Conclusion. Occupational stress is a major problem in the 21st century that seriously affects the
health of surgical and therapeutic doctors. Most doctors, as a result of the effect of stress and overrequests, acquire pathologies that will subsequently decrease the level of quality of life.
Occupational stress at work is considered a major cause of early deaths among doctors.
