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Deledda G, Poli S, Giansante M, Geccherle E, Fantoni G, Romaniello I, Gabriella F, Verzè M, Nicolis F, Gori S. The emotional states and associated behavioral responses (flexible-adaptive behaviors vs. inflexible-maladaptive behaviors) of cancer patients during the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak: A multi-center cross-sectional study in Italy. Cancer Med 2024; 13:e7442. [PMID: 38949180 PMCID: PMC11215678 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.7442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2024] [Revised: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Distress during SARS-CoV-2 outbreak affected also cancer patients' well-being. Aim of this study was to investigate patient' reactions and behavior (flexible-adaptive vs. inflexible-maladaptive) during the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was designed with a self-report questionnaire, "the ImpACT questionnaire," developed for the study. Regression analysis was performed on data. RESULTS Four hundred and forty five cancer patients from 17 Italian regions participated in the study. 79.8% of participants were female (mean age of 58 years). 92.6% of participants reported feeling vulnerable to COVID-19 contagion; 75.6% reported helpless, 62.7% sad, 60.4% anxious, and 52.0% anger. Avoidance of thinking about coronavirus is the principal maladaptive behavior that emerged. Participants who reported feeling anxious were more likely to have fear of staff being infected with COVID-19 (OR = 3.01; 95% CI = 1.49-6.30) and to have disrupted sleep due to worry (OR = 2.42; 95% CI = 1.23-4.83). Younger participants reported more anxiety (OR = 0.97; 95% CI = 0.94-1.00); men reported feeling calm more than women (OR = 2.60; 95% CI = 1.27-5.43). CONCLUSIONS Majority of cancer patients reported serious concerns regarding SARS-CoV-2 infection; reliable information and psychological support must be offers to respond to these needs.
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- Giuseppe Deledda
- Clinical Psychology UnitIRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria HospitalVeronaItaly
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- Clinical Psychology UnitIRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria HospitalVeronaItaly
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- Clinical Psychology UnitIRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria HospitalVeronaItaly
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- Clinical Psychology UnitIRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria HospitalVeronaItaly
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- Clinical Psychology UnitIRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria HospitalVeronaItaly
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- Medical DirectionIRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria HospitalVeronaItaly
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- Medical DirectionIRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria HospitalVeronaItaly
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- Oncology DepartmentIRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria HospitalVeronaItaly
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Ji J, He B, Gong S, Sheng M, Ruan X. Network analysis of occupational stress and job satisfaction among radiologists. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1411688. [PMID: 38952733 PMCID: PMC11215115 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1411688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024] Open
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Background Occupational stress and job satisfaction significantly impact the well-being and performance of healthcare professionals, including radiologists. Understanding the complex interplay between these factors through network analysis can provide valuable insights into intervention strategies to enhance workplace satisfaction and productivity. Method In this study, a convenience sampling method was used to recruit 312 radiologists for participation. Data on socio-demographic characteristics, job satisfaction measured by the Minnesota job satisfaction questionnaire revised short version (MJSQ-RSV), and occupational stress assessed using the occupational stress scale. Network analysis was employed to analyze the data in this study. Results The network analysis revealed intricate patterns of associations between occupational stress and job satisfaction symptoms among radiologists. Organizational management and occupational interests emerged as crucial nodes in the network, indicating strong relationships within these domains. Additionally, intrinsic satisfaction was identified as a central symptom with high connectivity in the network structure. The stability analysis demonstrated robustness in the network edges and centrality metrics, supporting the reliability of the findings. Conclusion This study sheds light on the complex relationships between occupational stress and job satisfaction in radiologists, offering valuable insights for targeted interventions and support strategies to promote well-being and job satisfaction in healthcare settings.
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- Department of Radiology, The First People's Hospital of Nantong, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, China
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Ferkai LA, Schiszler B, Bánfai B, Pandur A, Gálos G, Kívés Z, Sipos D, Betlehem J, Stromájer-Rácz T, Deutsch K. The Occurrence of Anxiety, Depression, and Distress among Professionals Working in Emergency Care. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:579. [PMID: 38470690 PMCID: PMC10931366 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12050579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2024] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Maintaining mental health is essential for professions with higher stress levels and challenging environments, including emergency specializations. In this study, the occurrence of distress, anxiety, and depression among a group of ambulance and hospital emergency care professionals was assessed (n = 202). A cross-sectional, quantitative, descriptive online survey was conducted, including the internationally validated Beck depression inventory (BDI), the perceived stress scale (PSS-14), and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). Statistical analyses involved descriptive statistics, the χ2-test, Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal-Wallis test, Dunn-Bonferroni test, logistic regression (LR), Cramer coefficient (Cramer's V), Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, and Spearman's rank correlation coefficient (rs). Based on the results, female professionals are more likely to have depressive symptoms (OR = 2.6, 95% CI = 1.3-5.1), perceived stress (OR = 1.2, 95% CI = 1.2-4.1), and anxiety (OR = 2.1, 95% CI = 1.0-4.1) than male professionals. Perceived stress levels decreased proportionally with increasing years spent working in healthcare (OR = 7.4, 95% CI = 7.1-8.3). Extended work shifts of 12 or 24 h increase the risk of perceived stress and anxiety in emergency care workers (p = 0.02). Customized stress management interventions are needed to mitigate the amplified mental strain associated with gender, working years, and longer shifts in the emergency care sector to sustain their mental health and well-being.
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- Luca Anna Ferkai
- Faculty of Health Science, Doctoral School of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Vörösmarty Street 4, 7621 Pécs, Hungary
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Emergency Care, Pedagogy of Health and Nursing Sciences, University of Pécs, Vörösmarty Street 4, 7621 Pécs, Hungary; (B.S.); (B.B.); (J.B.); (K.D.)
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Emergency Care, Pedagogy of Health and Nursing Sciences, University of Pécs, Vörösmarty Street 4, 7621 Pécs, Hungary; (B.S.); (B.B.); (J.B.); (K.D.)
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Emergency Care, Department of Oxyology and Emergency Care, University of Pécs, Vörösmarty Street 4, 7621 Pécs, Hungary;
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- Clinical Medical Sciences Doctoral School, University of Pécs, Szigeti Str. 12, 7624 Pécs, Hungary
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Health Insurance Institute, University of Pécs, Vörösmarty M. Str. 3, 7621 Pécs, Hungary;
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Szent Imre Street 14/B, 7400 Kaposvár, Hungary; (D.S.); (T.S.-R.)
- József Baka Diagnostic, Radiation Oncology, Research and Teaching Center, “Moritz Kaposi” Teaching Hospital, Guba Sándor Street 40, 7400 Kaposvár, Hungary
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Emergency Care, Pedagogy of Health and Nursing Sciences, University of Pécs, Vörösmarty Street 4, 7621 Pécs, Hungary; (B.S.); (B.B.); (J.B.); (K.D.)
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Szent Imre Street 14/B, 7400 Kaposvár, Hungary; (D.S.); (T.S.-R.)
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Emergency Care, Pedagogy of Health and Nursing Sciences, University of Pécs, Vörösmarty Street 4, 7621 Pécs, Hungary; (B.S.); (B.B.); (J.B.); (K.D.)
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Sipos D, Kövesdi O, Raposa B, Ferkai L, Deutsch K, Pandur A, Kovács Á, Csima MP. Occupational Stress Levels among Radiologists and Radiographers in Hungary during the COVID-19 Era. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:160. [PMID: 38255049 PMCID: PMC10815895 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12020160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened stress levels, potentially affecting the occupational wellbeing of radiographers and radiologists. Our study aimed to assess occupational stress levels within the radiology department and identify contributing factors. A cross-sectional survey was conducted between September and November 2022, with participants comprising radiographers and radiologists affiliated with the Hungarian Society of Radiographers and the Hungarian Society of Radiologists. The online survey collected socio-demographic and COVID-19 data, and the participants completed an effort-reward imbalance questionnaire. The analysis of 406 responses revealed significantly higher effort-reward imbalance (ERI) levels among the radiologists compared to the radiographers (p < 0.05). The healthcare professionals with over 30 years of experience exhibited significantly lower ERI levels than those with 1-9 years, 10-19 years, or 20-29 years of experience (p < 0.05). Additionally, the individuals aged 31-40 demonstrated higher ERI levels compared to their counterparts aged 19-30, 41-50, and over 51 (p < 0.05). The respondents cohabiting with a spouse/partner reported significantly higher stress levels than their single colleagues (p < 0.05), while the dog owners exhibited significantly lower ERI levels (p < 0.05). Elevated occupational stress highlights specific groups requiring targeted interventions to reduce stress and mitigate burnout among radiologists and radiographers.
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- David Sipos
- Department of Medical Imaging, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Vörösmarty Str. 4, 7621 Pẻcs, Hungary
- Dr. József Baka Diagnostic, Radiation Oncology, Research and Teaching Center, “Moritz Kaposi” Teaching Hospital, Guba Sándor Str. 40, 7400 Kaposvár, Hungary
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- Doctoral School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Science, University of Pẻcs, Vörösmarty Str. 4, 7621 Pẻcs, Hungary
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- Doctoral School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Science, University of Pẻcs, Vörösmarty Str. 4, 7621 Pẻcs, Hungary
- Institute of Pedagogy of Health and Nursing Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Vörösmarty Str. 4, 7621 Pécs, Hungary
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- Doctoral School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Science, University of Pẻcs, Vörösmarty Str. 4, 7621 Pẻcs, Hungary
- Institute of Pedagogy of Health and Nursing Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Vörösmarty Str. 4, 7621 Pécs, Hungary
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- Doctoral School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Science, University of Pẻcs, Vörösmarty Str. 4, 7621 Pẻcs, Hungary
- Institute of Pedagogy of Health and Nursing Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Vörösmarty Str. 4, 7621 Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute of Pedagogy of Health and Nursing Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Vörösmarty Str. 4, 7621 Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Vörösmarty Str. 4, 7621 Pẻcs, Hungary
- Department of Oncoradiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Nagyerdei 98, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Vörösmarty Str. 4, 7621 Pẻcs, Hungary
- Institute of Education, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Guba Sándor Str. 40, 7400 Kaposvár, Hungary
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