What prevents doctors from seeking help for stress and burnout? A mixed-methods investigation among metropolitan and regional-based Australian doctors
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Article Title | What prevents doctors from seeking help for stress and burnout? A mixed-methods investigation among metropolitan and regional-based Australian doctors |
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ERA Journal ID | 6371 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Clough, Bonnie A. (Author), March, Sonja (Author), Leane, Sheena (Author) and Ireland, Michael J. (Author) |
Journal Title | Journal of Clinical Psychology |
Journal Citation | 75 (3), pp. 418-432 |
Number of Pages | 15 |
Year | 2019 |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISSN | 0021-9762 |
1077-2413 | |
1097-4679 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.22707 |
Web Address (URL) | https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jclp.22707 |
Abstract | Objective: Despite the increased risk of experiencing mental health concerns, particularly related to stress and burnout, psychological help-seeking among medical doctors is typically low. This study examined the barriers to treatment experienced by doctors for stress and burnout-related difficulties. Methods: A mixed-methods design was adopted. The quantitative sample comprised 274 Australian-based medical doctors. Qualitative interviews were conducted with a subsample of 20 (11 regional and 9 metropolitans) doctors. For triangulation, five stakeholder interviews were also conducted with representatives of the profession. Results: Time was the greatest barrier to treatment. Qualitatively, doctors identified barriers such as stigma and fear of professional consequences, and particularly among regional doctors, access to services and professional culture. Conclusions: There is a need for tailored strategies to address barriers to psychological treatment among doctors for improving service access and mental health. |
Keywords | barriers; barriers to care; burnout; doctor; help-seeking; mental health; physician; regional; stress |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 429999. Other health sciences not elsewhere classified |
520399. Clinical and health psychology not elsewhere classified | |
420313. Mental health services | |
Public Notes | File reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/author. |
Byline Affiliations | Institute for Resilient Regions |
School of Psychology and Counselling | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q4yz7/what-prevents-doctors-from-seeking-help-for-stress-and-burnout-a-mixed-methods-investigation-among-metropolitan-and-regional-based-australian-doctors
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