Panagiotis Zis1, Fotios Anagnostopoulos2, Artemios K Artemiadis2. 1. From the Department of Neurology (P.Z.), Evangelismos General Hospital; Department of Psychology (F.A.), Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences; Department of Neurology (A.K.A.), 417 NIMTS Hospital; and 1st Department of Neurology (A.K.A.), Aeginition Hospital, School of Medicine, Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece. takiszis@gmail.com. 2. From the Department of Neurology (P.Z.), Evangelismos General Hospital; Department of Psychology (F.A.), Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences; Department of Neurology (A.K.A.), 417 NIMTS Hospital; and 1st Department of Neurology (A.K.A.), Aeginition Hospital, School of Medicine, Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Work engagement, defined as a positive, fulfilling, work-related state of mind that is characterized by vigor, dedication, and absorption, can ameliorate patient care and reduce medical errors. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to investigate work engagement among neurology residents in the region of Attica, Greece. METHODS: In total, 113 residents participated in this study. Demographic and work-related characteristics, as well as emotional exhaustion and personality traits (neuroticism), were examined via an anonymous questionnaire. Work engagement was measured by the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale. RESULTS: The study sample had a mean age of 34.6 ± 3.6 years, ranging from 26 to 45 years. Sixty-two (54.9%) participants were women and 45 (39.8%) were married. After adjusting for sex, emotional exhaustion, and neuroticism, the main factors associated with work engagement were autonomy and chances for professional development. CONCLUSIONS: Providing more chances for trainees' professional development as well as allowing for and supporting greater job autonomy may improve work engagement during neurology training.
OBJECTIVE: Work engagement, defined as a positive, fulfilling, work-related state of mind that is characterized by vigor, dedication, and absorption, can ameliorate patient care and reduce medical errors. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to investigate work engagement among neurology residents in the region of Attica, Greece. METHODS: In total, 113 residents participated in this study. Demographic and work-related characteristics, as well as emotional exhaustion and personality traits (neuroticism), were examined via an anonymous questionnaire. Work engagement was measured by the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale. RESULTS: The study sample had a mean age of 34.6 ± 3.6 years, ranging from 26 to 45 years. Sixty-two (54.9%) participants were women and 45 (39.8%) were married. After adjusting for sex, emotional exhaustion, and neuroticism, the main factors associated with work engagement were autonomy and chances for professional development. CONCLUSIONS: Providing more chances for trainees' professional development as well as allowing for and supporting greater job autonomy may improve work engagement during neurology training.
Authors: Panagiotis Zis; Artemios Artemiadis; Panagiotis Bargiotas; Antonios Nteveros; Georgios M Hadjigeorgiou Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2021-01-05 Impact factor: 3.390