IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences is one of the speciality Journal in Dental Science and Medical Science published by International Organization of Scientific Research (IOSR). The Journal publishes papers of the highest scientific merit and widest possible scope work in all areas related to medical and dental science. The Journal welcome review articles, leading medical and clinical research articles, technical notes, case reports and others.
Gender Differences in Motivational Factors towards Medical Career Choiceiosrjce
The present study aims to study motivations of students in choosing the medical profession and
whether these motivations are different, gender wise along with their demographic features. The study was
conducted on 150 students of MIMER Medical College, Pune. Demographic result of the study indicated that
enrolment in medical faculty was more by girls (83) than by boys (67) and majority of students came from
medical family. A primary motivation factor in girls was patient care, interest in science, career opportunity
and personal skills. While in boys it was patient care, interest in science, status –security, self-employment. To
pursue the medical profession other motivating factors was number of attempts in medical entrance exam held,
there was no difference found in both gender statistically. But statistically significance was found gender wise,
in getting encouragement from family, in girls it was more encouragement. Also statistic significance was found
in girls for deciding the career choice before X classes compare to boy students, indicating girls are early
decider
A Cross Sectional Study of Musculoskeletal Problems Among Dentists in Pondich...QUESTJOURNAL
Purpose: This questionnaire based study was aimed at identifying common occupational hazards affecting dentists in Pondicherry which may help to make dentists aware and to take adequate precautions in their practice to prolong the service imparted to patients as well as improve the overall well being of the dental professionals The prevalence of work related musculoskeletal problems among dentists in Pondicherry was evaluated with this study. Methods: A pretested and validated questionnaire was used to collect details from practising dentists in Pondicherry .272 dentists responded to the questionnaire. Results: The data obtained was statistically analysed with SPSS Version 20 for calculating proportion and mean.84.9% (n=272) of respondents had some kind of musculoskeletal problem affecting different parts of the body.52.2% had low back pain and 50% had neck pain. Conclusion: The dental professionals are regularly exposed to various health hazards in their day to day practice. Chronic musculoskeletal disease is one of the common ailments affecting majority of dentists It is important for the dentists to be aware of the work related factors affecting their health and take adequate precautions or modifications in their working environment
Objective: The aim of the study was to identify level of stress among nurses according to their job status. Background: Stress is highly associated with nursing profession. This stress is caused by several factors both personal and organizational such as educational level, gender, nature of work environment and work overload etc. These factors directly or indirectly expose nurses to a considerable level of stress. If a nurse works at two places, their stress level will predictably be much higher than that of those who work at a single place. Methodology: Quantitative analytical cross-sectional study design was applied in a private tertiary care hospital at Peshawar, Pakistan. Study population included all nurses working in the mentioned hospital. Universal sampling technique was used for double jobber nurses, while convenient sampling technique was used for single jobber nurses. An adopted questionnaire was used for data collection. Chi-square test was applied to analyze the data. Result: Among double jobber nurses, 23.33% had severe, 63.34% had moderate, and 13.33% had mild level of stress. On the other hand, there was no severe level of stress among single jobbers; only 20% had moderate and 80% had mild level of stress. Conclusion: The current study identified that level of stress was higher in double jobber nurses as compared to single jobber nurses. The study would have been more generalizable if more tertiary care hospitals were included for data collection.
Gender Differences in Motivational Factors towards Medical Career Choiceiosrjce
The present study aims to study motivations of students in choosing the medical profession and
whether these motivations are different, gender wise along with their demographic features. The study was
conducted on 150 students of MIMER Medical College, Pune. Demographic result of the study indicated that
enrolment in medical faculty was more by girls (83) than by boys (67) and majority of students came from
medical family. A primary motivation factor in girls was patient care, interest in science, career opportunity
and personal skills. While in boys it was patient care, interest in science, status –security, self-employment. To
pursue the medical profession other motivating factors was number of attempts in medical entrance exam held,
there was no difference found in both gender statistically. But statistically significance was found gender wise,
in getting encouragement from family, in girls it was more encouragement. Also statistic significance was found
in girls for deciding the career choice before X classes compare to boy students, indicating girls are early
decider
A Cross Sectional Study of Musculoskeletal Problems Among Dentists in Pondich...QUESTJOURNAL
Purpose: This questionnaire based study was aimed at identifying common occupational hazards affecting dentists in Pondicherry which may help to make dentists aware and to take adequate precautions in their practice to prolong the service imparted to patients as well as improve the overall well being of the dental professionals The prevalence of work related musculoskeletal problems among dentists in Pondicherry was evaluated with this study. Methods: A pretested and validated questionnaire was used to collect details from practising dentists in Pondicherry .272 dentists responded to the questionnaire. Results: The data obtained was statistically analysed with SPSS Version 20 for calculating proportion and mean.84.9% (n=272) of respondents had some kind of musculoskeletal problem affecting different parts of the body.52.2% had low back pain and 50% had neck pain. Conclusion: The dental professionals are regularly exposed to various health hazards in their day to day practice. Chronic musculoskeletal disease is one of the common ailments affecting majority of dentists It is important for the dentists to be aware of the work related factors affecting their health and take adequate precautions or modifications in their working environment
Objective: The aim of the study was to identify level of stress among nurses according to their job status. Background: Stress is highly associated with nursing profession. This stress is caused by several factors both personal and organizational such as educational level, gender, nature of work environment and work overload etc. These factors directly or indirectly expose nurses to a considerable level of stress. If a nurse works at two places, their stress level will predictably be much higher than that of those who work at a single place. Methodology: Quantitative analytical cross-sectional study design was applied in a private tertiary care hospital at Peshawar, Pakistan. Study population included all nurses working in the mentioned hospital. Universal sampling technique was used for double jobber nurses, while convenient sampling technique was used for single jobber nurses. An adopted questionnaire was used for data collection. Chi-square test was applied to analyze the data. Result: Among double jobber nurses, 23.33% had severe, 63.34% had moderate, and 13.33% had mild level of stress. On the other hand, there was no severe level of stress among single jobbers; only 20% had moderate and 80% had mild level of stress. Conclusion: The current study identified that level of stress was higher in double jobber nurses as compared to single jobber nurses. The study would have been more generalizable if more tertiary care hospitals were included for data collection.
Study on Coping Strategies and Factors Associated with Stress, Among Nurses W...ijtsrd
Nursing professionals working in Intensive Care Units are challenged with high level of stress evolving due to critical condition of patients as well as urgency in decision making at life threatening situations. This makes Intensive Care Units more stressful place for working. Stress affects the emotional status which results into negative feelings hindering the care provided to patients. Study aimed to assess Coping strategies and factors associated with stress among staff nurses. Results showed the major coping strategies were used by the nurses including positive reappraisal, accepting responsibility and escape avoidance. Confronting coping was least used by the nurses. Factors like positive support and healthy work environment made level of stress less among nurses working in intensive units. Sunil Kumar Sondhi | Tarika Sharma | Dr. Anjana Williams "Study on Coping Strategies and Factors Associated with Stress, Among Nurses Working in Intensive Care Unit, New Delhi, India" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-2 , February 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd21551.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/medicine/nursing/21551/study-on-coping-strategies-and-factors-associated-with-stress-among-nurses-working-in-intensive-care-unit-new-delhi-india/sunil-kumar-sondhi
Prevalence of Back Pain among Nurses at Jos University Teaching Hospital, Pla...ijtsrd
This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of back pain among nurses at Jos University Teaching Hospital. Back pain is an occupational health challenge being experienced by nurses. Extant literature has established that the nature of nursing work predisposes them to this condition. The work environment is, sometimes, not too nurses’ friendly owing to an interplay of consortium of factors. The study aimed at determining the prevalence, use of back care techniques, and other related factors involved among the nurses working at the Jos University Teaching Hospital. The motivation arose from poor information and data as to the existence of this condition among nurses in the teaching hospital. This was necessary as the information about this would enable them to prepare and guard against the debilitating effects of this condition. A cross sectional research design was employed for the study purpose. Jos University Teaching Hospital was the study setting, nurses constituted the study population. A sample of 225 nurses was drawn from the population of 516 nurses using a multi stage sampling approach. Questionnaire was used to elicit responses on the items contained therein. Convenience sampling technique was adopted in gaining access to the respondents. Ethical prescriptions were adhered to as informed consent was sought, and their withdrawal from participation would not attract any victimization. Data collected were analyzed using frequencies and percentages. Findings were presented in table and bar chart. Results of the study shows a high prevalence of back pain among nurses working in JUTH. Findings further demonstrate a relationship between the occupational physical activities and the back pain among nurses. Oluwatoyin A. Ogunyewo | Juliana A Afemikhe "Prevalence of Back Pain among Nurses at Jos University Teaching Hospital, Plateau State, Nigeria" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-3 , April 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd30576.pdf Paper Url :https://www.ijtsrd.com/medicine/nursing/30576/prevalence-of-back-pain-among-nurses-at-jos-university-teaching-hospital-plateau-state-nigeria/oluwatoyin-a-ogunyewo
Explore the Knowledge and Impact on Dysmenorrhea among Nursing Students of Se...ijtsrd
Dysmenorrhea is defined as difficult menstrual flow or painful menstruation. It is an ordinary gynecological problem among adolescent ladies which is severe enough to keep them from functioning at home, college or work place for a day or a two every month. Objective To assess the knowledge and impact of dysmenorrhea among nursing students Material and Method A descriptive study was carried out among 201 nursing students selected by purposive technique at M.M university, ambala Haryana by using structured knowledge questionnaire KR 20= 0.72 and impact rating scale chron a= 0.87 respectively from January 2016 to February 2017. Result Most of students were of 19 to 21 yrs in age and 95 were unmarried. 78.6 received knowledge of dysmenorria from mothers. 100 students experienced dysmenorria in which 87.6 had regular cycle, 51.7 felt intermittent pain. Majority 57.2 have good knowledge regarding dysmenorria and mildly affected by it followed by 41.3 are moderately affected by dysmenorria. age, course of study and marital status are significantly associated with knowledge regarding dysmenorrhea whereas level of pain and measures to relieve dysmenorria is significantly associated with impact of dysmenorrhea. Conclusion Formal, informal and special mass media educational programmes may be taken to educate the girls on dysmenorria and measures to relieve .community health nurse and school health nurse need to concerned about it. Pooja Jaswal | Pabalpreet Kaur | Dr. (Mrs) Jyoti Sarin "Explore the Knowledge and Impact on Dysmenorrhea among Nursing Students of Selected College" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-6 , October 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd33446.pdf Paper Url: https://www.ijtsrd.com/medicine/nursing/33446/explore-the-knowledge-and-impact-on-dysmenorrhea-among-nursing-students-of-selected-college/pooja-jaswal
A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Balance Exercise on Risk of Fall Preve...ijtsrd
Introduction Balance exercise is an important element that prevent fall in older age people observed throughout the world. balance training programme for old age people, including multi task exercises, was designed and developed based on well established principles of exercise and on the knowledge that balance control relies on the interaction of several physiological systems, as well as interaction with environmental factors and the performed task. Objective This study aims to assess the effectiveness of balance exercises on fall prevention among older people. Methods The research design selected for this study was experimental research design. The investigator used Randomized control trial to select a sample of 88 exprimental 44 and control 44 of old age people for this study. In this study socio demographic data tool, POMA Tinetti performance oriented mobility assessment were used to measure and observe the study accurately. Fall rate was measured with the POMA tool. Data were analyzed through descriptive and inferencial statistic. Results In the group 1 i.e. experimental group, 8 18.2 cases were high fall risk, 13 29.5 medium fall risk and 23 52.3 low fall risk. In the control group group 2 , 29 65.9 were high fall risk, 10 22.7 medium fall risk and 5 11.4 low fall risk. In the experimental group the high fall risk is very low and low fall risk is very high in comparison to control group. The difference was highly significant p=0.000 . This implied the balance exercise on fall prevention is highly effective. Conclusion This study concluded that significant increasing the strength, prevent fall and maintaining the balance among older people in a 4 week balance exercise program. Debojita Chatterjee "A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Balance Exercise on Risk of Fall Prevention among Older People in Selected Old Age Homes at Purba Medinipur, West Bengal - Pilot Study" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-2 , February 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd38386.pdf Paper Url: https://www.ijtsrd.com/medicine/nursing/38386/a-study-to-assess-the-effectiveness-of-balance-exercise-on-risk-of-fall-prevention-among-older-people-in-selected-old-age-homes-at-purba-medinipur-west-bengal--pilot-study/debojita-chatterjee
Study Of Knowledge, Attitude And Practices Regarding Biomedical Waste Managem...lsij journal
Background: Biomedical waste is known as the second dangerous waste in the world that needs to be properly managed. Inadequate and improper technique may cause serious health hazard and environmental pollution. The study aimed to determine the status of knowledge, attitude and practices regarding biomedical waste management among healthcare personnel of Bangladesh. Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out in Gazipur Sadar Hospital of Bangladesh. Total 91 randomly selected healthcare personnel including 22 doctors, 45 nurses, 10 attenders and 14 housekeeping staffs were interviewed. Results: The results showed that poor knowledge level among healthcare personnel excluding doctors. Besides, no black colour coding bin was found in the hospital. Regarding practices and attitude related with waste management, housekeeping staffs ignored the standard operating procedures. Conclusion: It can be concluded from the present study that poor levels of knowledge, practices and attitude regarding biomedical waste management in Gazipur, Bangladesh. Lack of adequate knowledge impedes the waste management.
A Qualitative Description of Millennial Nurse Administrators’ Perspectives on...Ryan Michael Oducado
Abstract: Millennial nurses are beginning to accept leadership roles and soon will take over the healthcare industry because nurse administrators who belong to the Baby boomer generation will soon retire and leave the workforce. However, the perspectives on leadership and practice environment of millennial nurse administrators were not well-explored and investigated. Eight (8) millennial nurse administrators of tertiary hospitals in Iloilo City were purposively chosen. Through a qualitative descriptive inquiry, data were gathered using a semi-structure interview. Qualitative content analysis was employed in analyzing the transcripts of the study participants revealing meaningful patterns of categories as to their perspectives on leadership and their work environment, feelings and challenges. Millennial nurse administrators perceive leadership by way of directing, guiding, empowering and modeling to staff. They viewed their practice environment as having harmonious relationship while maintaining professional relationship among the healthcare team members, upholding standards and ensuring client satisfaction as a measure of quality care. Millennial nurse administrators shared feelings of being overwhelmed at the start yet fulfilling in the end. Lastly, they had challenges in dealing with older staff and in assuming the full responsibility and accountability of their unit. Considering the complexities in the healthcare profession, millennial nurse administrators cope with the responsibilities brought by their position as the major key players to ensure that the operations of the unit abides with the standards of practice. Underscoring the importance of staff relations without depriving the quality of nursing care services, millennial nurse administrators must be provided with understanding and support to enhance their leadership skills as they advance into higher leadership positions.
Study on Coping Strategies and Factors Associated with Stress, Among Nurses W...ijtsrd
Nursing professionals working in Intensive Care Units are challenged with high level of stress evolving due to critical condition of patients as well as urgency in decision making at life threatening situations. This makes Intensive Care Units more stressful place for working. Stress affects the emotional status which results into negative feelings hindering the care provided to patients. Study aimed to assess Coping strategies and factors associated with stress among staff nurses. Results showed the major coping strategies were used by the nurses including positive reappraisal, accepting responsibility and escape avoidance. Confronting coping was least used by the nurses. Factors like positive support and healthy work environment made level of stress less among nurses working in intensive units. Sunil Kumar Sondhi | Tarika Sharma | Dr. Anjana Williams "Study on Coping Strategies and Factors Associated with Stress, Among Nurses Working in Intensive Care Unit, New Delhi, India" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-2 , February 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd21551.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/medicine/nursing/21551/study-on-coping-strategies-and-factors-associated-with-stress-among-nurses-working-in-intensive-care-unit-new-delhi-india/sunil-kumar-sondhi
Prevalence of Back Pain among Nurses at Jos University Teaching Hospital, Pla...ijtsrd
This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of back pain among nurses at Jos University Teaching Hospital. Back pain is an occupational health challenge being experienced by nurses. Extant literature has established that the nature of nursing work predisposes them to this condition. The work environment is, sometimes, not too nurses’ friendly owing to an interplay of consortium of factors. The study aimed at determining the prevalence, use of back care techniques, and other related factors involved among the nurses working at the Jos University Teaching Hospital. The motivation arose from poor information and data as to the existence of this condition among nurses in the teaching hospital. This was necessary as the information about this would enable them to prepare and guard against the debilitating effects of this condition. A cross sectional research design was employed for the study purpose. Jos University Teaching Hospital was the study setting, nurses constituted the study population. A sample of 225 nurses was drawn from the population of 516 nurses using a multi stage sampling approach. Questionnaire was used to elicit responses on the items contained therein. Convenience sampling technique was adopted in gaining access to the respondents. Ethical prescriptions were adhered to as informed consent was sought, and their withdrawal from participation would not attract any victimization. Data collected were analyzed using frequencies and percentages. Findings were presented in table and bar chart. Results of the study shows a high prevalence of back pain among nurses working in JUTH. Findings further demonstrate a relationship between the occupational physical activities and the back pain among nurses. Oluwatoyin A. Ogunyewo | Juliana A Afemikhe "Prevalence of Back Pain among Nurses at Jos University Teaching Hospital, Plateau State, Nigeria" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-3 , April 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd30576.pdf Paper Url :https://www.ijtsrd.com/medicine/nursing/30576/prevalence-of-back-pain-among-nurses-at-jos-university-teaching-hospital-plateau-state-nigeria/oluwatoyin-a-ogunyewo
Explore the Knowledge and Impact on Dysmenorrhea among Nursing Students of Se...ijtsrd
Dysmenorrhea is defined as difficult menstrual flow or painful menstruation. It is an ordinary gynecological problem among adolescent ladies which is severe enough to keep them from functioning at home, college or work place for a day or a two every month. Objective To assess the knowledge and impact of dysmenorrhea among nursing students Material and Method A descriptive study was carried out among 201 nursing students selected by purposive technique at M.M university, ambala Haryana by using structured knowledge questionnaire KR 20= 0.72 and impact rating scale chron a= 0.87 respectively from January 2016 to February 2017. Result Most of students were of 19 to 21 yrs in age and 95 were unmarried. 78.6 received knowledge of dysmenorria from mothers. 100 students experienced dysmenorria in which 87.6 had regular cycle, 51.7 felt intermittent pain. Majority 57.2 have good knowledge regarding dysmenorria and mildly affected by it followed by 41.3 are moderately affected by dysmenorria. age, course of study and marital status are significantly associated with knowledge regarding dysmenorrhea whereas level of pain and measures to relieve dysmenorria is significantly associated with impact of dysmenorrhea. Conclusion Formal, informal and special mass media educational programmes may be taken to educate the girls on dysmenorria and measures to relieve .community health nurse and school health nurse need to concerned about it. Pooja Jaswal | Pabalpreet Kaur | Dr. (Mrs) Jyoti Sarin "Explore the Knowledge and Impact on Dysmenorrhea among Nursing Students of Selected College" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-6 , October 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd33446.pdf Paper Url: https://www.ijtsrd.com/medicine/nursing/33446/explore-the-knowledge-and-impact-on-dysmenorrhea-among-nursing-students-of-selected-college/pooja-jaswal
A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Balance Exercise on Risk of Fall Preve...ijtsrd
Introduction Balance exercise is an important element that prevent fall in older age people observed throughout the world. balance training programme for old age people, including multi task exercises, was designed and developed based on well established principles of exercise and on the knowledge that balance control relies on the interaction of several physiological systems, as well as interaction with environmental factors and the performed task. Objective This study aims to assess the effectiveness of balance exercises on fall prevention among older people. Methods The research design selected for this study was experimental research design. The investigator used Randomized control trial to select a sample of 88 exprimental 44 and control 44 of old age people for this study. In this study socio demographic data tool, POMA Tinetti performance oriented mobility assessment were used to measure and observe the study accurately. Fall rate was measured with the POMA tool. Data were analyzed through descriptive and inferencial statistic. Results In the group 1 i.e. experimental group, 8 18.2 cases were high fall risk, 13 29.5 medium fall risk and 23 52.3 low fall risk. In the control group group 2 , 29 65.9 were high fall risk, 10 22.7 medium fall risk and 5 11.4 low fall risk. In the experimental group the high fall risk is very low and low fall risk is very high in comparison to control group. The difference was highly significant p=0.000 . This implied the balance exercise on fall prevention is highly effective. Conclusion This study concluded that significant increasing the strength, prevent fall and maintaining the balance among older people in a 4 week balance exercise program. Debojita Chatterjee "A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Balance Exercise on Risk of Fall Prevention among Older People in Selected Old Age Homes at Purba Medinipur, West Bengal - Pilot Study" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-2 , February 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd38386.pdf Paper Url: https://www.ijtsrd.com/medicine/nursing/38386/a-study-to-assess-the-effectiveness-of-balance-exercise-on-risk-of-fall-prevention-among-older-people-in-selected-old-age-homes-at-purba-medinipur-west-bengal--pilot-study/debojita-chatterjee
Study Of Knowledge, Attitude And Practices Regarding Biomedical Waste Managem...lsij journal
Background: Biomedical waste is known as the second dangerous waste in the world that needs to be properly managed. Inadequate and improper technique may cause serious health hazard and environmental pollution. The study aimed to determine the status of knowledge, attitude and practices regarding biomedical waste management among healthcare personnel of Bangladesh. Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out in Gazipur Sadar Hospital of Bangladesh. Total 91 randomly selected healthcare personnel including 22 doctors, 45 nurses, 10 attenders and 14 housekeeping staffs were interviewed. Results: The results showed that poor knowledge level among healthcare personnel excluding doctors. Besides, no black colour coding bin was found in the hospital. Regarding practices and attitude related with waste management, housekeeping staffs ignored the standard operating procedures. Conclusion: It can be concluded from the present study that poor levels of knowledge, practices and attitude regarding biomedical waste management in Gazipur, Bangladesh. Lack of adequate knowledge impedes the waste management.
A Qualitative Description of Millennial Nurse Administrators’ Perspectives on...Ryan Michael Oducado
Abstract: Millennial nurses are beginning to accept leadership roles and soon will take over the healthcare industry because nurse administrators who belong to the Baby boomer generation will soon retire and leave the workforce. However, the perspectives on leadership and practice environment of millennial nurse administrators were not well-explored and investigated. Eight (8) millennial nurse administrators of tertiary hospitals in Iloilo City were purposively chosen. Through a qualitative descriptive inquiry, data were gathered using a semi-structure interview. Qualitative content analysis was employed in analyzing the transcripts of the study participants revealing meaningful patterns of categories as to their perspectives on leadership and their work environment, feelings and challenges. Millennial nurse administrators perceive leadership by way of directing, guiding, empowering and modeling to staff. They viewed their practice environment as having harmonious relationship while maintaining professional relationship among the healthcare team members, upholding standards and ensuring client satisfaction as a measure of quality care. Millennial nurse administrators shared feelings of being overwhelmed at the start yet fulfilling in the end. Lastly, they had challenges in dealing with older staff and in assuming the full responsibility and accountability of their unit. Considering the complexities in the healthcare profession, millennial nurse administrators cope with the responsibilities brought by their position as the major key players to ensure that the operations of the unit abides with the standards of practice. Underscoring the importance of staff relations without depriving the quality of nursing care services, millennial nurse administrators must be provided with understanding and support to enhance their leadership skills as they advance into higher leadership positions.
Running head NURSING RESEARCH PROJECT .docxjeanettehully
Running head: NURSING RESEARCH PROJECT 1
NURSING RESEARCH PROJECT 2
Phase 1 Paper Assignment
Karen Lezcano
Florida National University
February 1st, 2020
Nursing Research Project
Introduction
Nursing just like any profession faces numerous challenges daily. Nurses are usually tasked with the duty to ensure that they work diligently and professionally to ensure that their clients are satisfied with the services that they deliver. They are usually tasked with the duty to ensure that the patients that visit their premises get quality services that they deserve. However, these services come at a cost; they face a myriad of challenges that they have to work fully despite these challenges to satisfy their clients. Therefore, this research paper analysis some of the problems that nurses face in the daily execution of their duties.
Identification of the Problem
Nurse faces a myriad of challenges in their daily execution of duties. To ensure that they discharge their duties perfectly all these challenges must be identified and effective measures are put in place to ensure that the challenges are taken care of. The major problems that most of the medical facilities are the issue of understaffing. Nurses have faced challenges in terms of duties assigned to them in comparison to their numbers. Studies conducted have also portrayed that there are shortages of nurses in the medical facilities. However, the challenges that these nurses face are varied in different nations and towns, there are those nations that have surplus while there are those towns and nations that have a high shortage of these important service providers in the healthcare facilities.
The impact of these shortages has also resulted in further challenges for the nurses. In this regard, one of the major challenges that these nurses face is the need to work for long hours due to the shortage of employees at the medical facilities. The few available nurses must work in shifts and endure long working hours to ensure that they meet the desired goals of the institution are met. The work of nurses calls for one to be sober and cognitive in decision making (McLelland et al. 2015). However, with a situation where nurses are required to work for long hours, work in shifts such that they can sleep for a while and resume their duties. This is a worrying trend for the nurses because their cognitive ability and judgment as normal human beings are likely to decline when overworked. Therefore, the chances of making poor decisions are also likely to increase with time as they work overtime.
Besides that, the shortages of nurses in healthcare facilities which calls for overworking of these nurses to ensure that patients are fully taken care of, usually lead to an increase in hazard and dangerous accidents taking place taking ...
Running head NURSING RESEARCH PROJECT .docxglendar3
Running head: NURSING RESEARCH PROJECT 1
NURSING RESEARCH PROJECT 5
Nursing Research Project
Phase Two
Karen Lezcano
Nursing Research
Florida National University
Nursing Research Project
Introduction
Nursing just like any profession faces numerous challenges daily. Nurses are usually tasked with the duty to ensure that they work diligently and professionally to ensure that their clients are satisfied with the services that they deliver. They are usually tasked with the duty to ensure that the patients that visit their premises get quality services that they deserve. However, these services come at a cost; they face a myriad of challenges that they have to work fully despite these challenges to satisfy their clients. Therefore, this research paper analysis some of the problems that nurses face in the daily execution of their duties.
Identification of the Problem
Nurse faces a myriad of challenges in their daily execution of duties. To ensure that they discharge their duties perfectly all these challenges must be identified and effective measures are put in place to ensure that the challenges are taken care of. The major problems that most of the medical facilities are the issue of understaffing. Nurses have faced challenges in terms of duties assigned to them in comparison to their numbers. Studies conducted have also portrayed that there are shortages of nurses in the medical facilities. However, the challenges that these nurses face are varied in different nations and towns, there are those nations that have surplus while there are those towns and nations that have a high shortage of these important service providers in the healthcare facilities.
The impact of these shortages has also resulted in further challenges for the nurses. In this regard, one of the major challenges that these nurses face is the need to work for long hours due to the shortage of employees at the medical facilities. The few available nurses must work in shifts and endure long working hours to ensure that they meet the desired goals of the institution are met. The work of nurses calls for one to be sober and cognitive in decision making (McLelland et al. 2015). However, with a situation where nurses are required to work for long hours, work in shifts such that they can sleep for a while and resume their duties. This is a worrying trend for the nurses because their cognitive ability and judgment as normal human beings are likely to decline when overworked. Therefore, the chances of making poor decisions are also likely to increase with time as they work overtime.
Besides that, the shortages of nurses in healthcare facilities which calls for overworking of these nurses to ensure that patients are fully taken care of, usually lead to an increase in hazard and dangerous accidents taking place.
Running head NURSING RESEARCH PROJECT .docxtodd581
Running head: NURSING RESEARCH PROJECT 1
NURSING RESEARCH PROJECT 5
Nursing Research Project
Phase Two
Karen Lezcano
Nursing Research
Florida National University
Nursing Research Project
Introduction
Nursing just like any profession faces numerous challenges daily. Nurses are usually tasked with the duty to ensure that they work diligently and professionally to ensure that their clients are satisfied with the services that they deliver. They are usually tasked with the duty to ensure that the patients that visit their premises get quality services that they deserve. However, these services come at a cost; they face a myriad of challenges that they have to work fully despite these challenges to satisfy their clients. Therefore, this research paper analysis some of the problems that nurses face in the daily execution of their duties.
Identification of the Problem
Nurse faces a myriad of challenges in their daily execution of duties. To ensure that they discharge their duties perfectly all these challenges must be identified and effective measures are put in place to ensure that the challenges are taken care of. The major problems that most of the medical facilities are the issue of understaffing. Nurses have faced challenges in terms of duties assigned to them in comparison to their numbers. Studies conducted have also portrayed that there are shortages of nurses in the medical facilities. However, the challenges that these nurses face are varied in different nations and towns, there are those nations that have surplus while there are those towns and nations that have a high shortage of these important service providers in the healthcare facilities.
The impact of these shortages has also resulted in further challenges for the nurses. In this regard, one of the major challenges that these nurses face is the need to work for long hours due to the shortage of employees at the medical facilities. The few available nurses must work in shifts and endure long working hours to ensure that they meet the desired goals of the institution are met. The work of nurses calls for one to be sober and cognitive in decision making (McLelland et al. 2015). However, with a situation where nurses are required to work for long hours, work in shifts such that they can sleep for a while and resume their duties. This is a worrying trend for the nurses because their cognitive ability and judgment as normal human beings are likely to decline when overworked. Therefore, the chances of making poor decisions are also likely to increase with time as they work overtime.
Besides that, the shortages of nurses in healthcare facilities which calls for overworking of these nurses to ensure that patients are fully taken care of, usually lead to an increase in hazard and dangerous accidents taking place.
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[email protected] How do you resolve the dilemma that is created when biopsychosocial assessment clearly identifies a major problem area that the client does not wish to contemplate changing?
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Great discussion on the topic of preparing yourselves for when you complete practicum which will come fast. We discussed the beginnings of preparing your portfolio as well as being aware of your theoretical orientation as you try out new theories and approaches with clients. How comfortable are you feeling with this process and defining the finer points of who you are as a counselor and being able to present this in interviews to obtain a job once you are done with practicum? What areas did you find you still need to work on?
Problem Statement and Theoretical Approach
The studies explored in the problem statement provide various theoretical approaches to understanding the effects of leadership and women. Specifically, the health of women in society, as well as their leadership positions, has been outlined through various theories. The multiple methods present a useful view of the problem statement and research proposed in this paper. The following theories were derived from the studies, and they highlight the means which researchers have operationalized them as well as how they can be used to support this study.
Affective Events Theory
This theory focuses on the effects of emotions on job satisfaction and worker performance. Its application by Walter (2007) in his study of leadership rests on the central role of affective reactions of leaders towards developing charismatic leadership. This theory argues that the emotional responses of leaders and other employees in the workplace affect work attitudes and behaviors. In this study, the main variables include the affective and attitudinal influences of leaders and workers (Walter, 2007). These are independent variables that the researcher believes affect behaviors in the workplace. The researcher has thus used these variables to define charismatic leadership as developed through consistent application of positive affective practices by the leader. Positive affect has been prioritized as an antecedent of charismatic behavior. This theory supports my study by showing how people in an organization interact with female leaders. If affective emotions are used in the workplace, female leaders can grow into charismatic leaders by influencing the behaviors and attitudes of workers in the organization.
Social Equity
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JOB SATISFATION AND NURSE PATIENT RATIO24Table of Contents.docxchristiandean12115
JOB SATISFATION AND NURSE PATIENT RATIO
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction1
Background of the Problem1
Problem Statement1
Purpose of the Study1
Nature of the Study1
Significance of the Study1
Research Questions1
Hypotheses1
Brief Review of the Literature2
Conceptual Framework2
Assumptions, Limitations, and Delimitations2
Definition of Terms3
Conclusion3
Chapter 2: Literature Review4
Historical Development of the Topic4
Contemporary Perspectives4
Historical Development of the Theory4
Importance of the Study and Implication for Practice4
Directions for Future Research5
Summary5
Chapter 3: Research Method6
Research Design6
Appropriateness of Design6
Procedure6
The Role of the Researcher6
Research Questions6
Hypotheses6
Population and Sample6
Geographic or Virtual Location6
Instrumentation6
Data Collection6
Data Analysis7
Human Participants and Ethics Precautions7
Validity and Reliability7
Contribution to Social, Practice, or Organizational Change7
Summary7
Chapter 4: Results8
General Description of the Participants8
Research Questions8
Sample Size8
Pilot Tests8
Data Collection8
Unit of Analysis and Measurement8
Data Analysis8
Coding and Codebook Generation8
Qualitative Results8
Results of Hypothesis Tests9
Between Group Differences9
Outliers9
Validity and Reliability9
Summary9
Chapter 5: Discussion, Conclusions, and Recommendations10
Ethical Dimensions10
Limitations10
Overview of the Population and Sampling Method10
Data Collection and Analysis10
Summary of Findings10
Explanation of Findings10
Recommendations11
Reflecting Upon the Study11
Suggestions for Future Research11
Implications for Social, Practice, or Organizational Change11
Conclusions11
References12
Appendix A: Tables13
Appendix B: Figures15
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Fatigue in nurses have been a factor that has always come with very many consequences in the medical world such as poor decision making that has not only led to negligence in the hospital but also inappropriate administration of prescribed medicine leading to, at worst, death of patients. We are to see how nurse’s fatigue relates to job satisfaction and nurse to patient ratio.
Background of the Problem
Nurses who are dissatisfied in their jobs always lack mental strength or the motivation for that matter to endure the ever-demanding requirements that are accompanied by the nursing career. This lack of interest of interest may make them work without much care in their job which results to dissatisfaction among patients (Chang, Chiu, Lin, & Lee,2009). Nurse to patient ratio has been a major topic of focus among stakeholders of healthcare institutions. An appropriate nurse to patient ratio is required to see that healthca.
privacy and dignity violation has become a common practice for health care providers which is hampering the mental health of patients. we discuss measures to stop this malpractice
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Assignment 4: Role and Setting
Ricardo Gonzalez Diaz
November 22, 2016
NSG5000 S03 Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse
Faculty Esposito
I was admitted to South University to become Nurse Practitioner specialized in family practice. The role of Nurse Practitioner family practice is purely of clinical nature. It is mainly based on acquiring a sufficient or formal degree of knowledge and skills to do a task effectively, safely, and with competency. It is imperative for Nurse Practitioners to demonstrate that they are qualified with special attributes, skills, and knowledge to be able to deal with medical issues pertaining to disease and death, a situation traditionally carried out by physicians. Through the demonstration of these attributes, Nurse Practitioners elevate and separate them from the traditional nursing role, giving the opportunity to the physicians to corroborate their value in medicine, convincing them, the patients, and their families that Nurse Practitioners are trustworthy enough to carry out the patients’ clinical management at an advanced level. Rashotte, J. (2014).
Walsh, A., Moore, A., Barber, A., & Opsteen, J. (2014). Educational role of nurse practitioners in a family practice centre: Perspectives of learners and nurses. Canadian Family Physician Médecin De Famille Canadien, 60(6), e316, e318.
The authors of this article use a qualitative approach as a design to examine the role of nurse practitioners (NPs) as educators of family medicine residents in order to better understand the interprofessional dynamics in a clinical teaching setting in an urban area in southern Ontario, Canada.
In order to develop this research, first year (8 of 9) and second year (9 of 10) family medicine residents were used as participants and utilized audiotaped and transcribed semistructured interviews.
They were able to identify several points that served as the base for their study. These points included role clarification, professional identity formation, factors that enhance the educational role of NPs, and factors that limit the educational role of NPs. The function of NPs were recognized by the majority of the residents, but they were not sure about the NPs scope of practice. In fact, they responded differently to teaching by NPs. First year residents believed that nurse practitioner offer a better approach when teaching and they perceive a decreased sense of susceptibility when being taught by NPs. On the other hand, second year residents preferred being taught from physician teachers alleging that they needed to think like physicians. This created some discomfort among senior residents and did not appreciate the role of nurse practitioners in providing supervision of the day-to-day care of patients. It was evident the lack of an intentional orientation of the family medicine residents regarding the scope of practice of nurse practitioners ...
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The Impact of Burnout syndrome on Nurse Workers !1
The Impact of Burnout Syndrome on Psychosocial Wellbeing, Expected Outcomes, Self-efficacy,
Turnover, and Interest in Career of Nurse Workers.
Olajumoke Omiyale
Aspen University
Author Note
Essentials of Nursing Research N494
Dr. Keshea Britton
Date of Submission February 11, 2020
Burnout Among Nurses !2
Background
Burnout is a very common condition across the world and especially in the nursing
career. It's the reduction in the energy and zeal of nurses manifesting in form of being
emotionally exhausted, lacking motivation, feeling frustrated, fatigued, and low reaction time
which reduces individuals' output and work efficacy in general. Burnout has been strongly
attributed to the deficit in the number of healthcare professionals, a concern that goes way to be a
matter of global importance. The rapidly changing healthcare landscape that brings a paradigm
shift to increased demand for healthcare services in the world population has come with its
challenges. Although experts associate the change to improvement in the quality of life for which
people become capable of seeking healthcare services, the move has placed a lot of pressure on
not only the healthcare systems but particularly on the workforce (Mudallal, Othman, & Al
Hassan, 2017). However, governments have not moved at a similar pace to address these
pressures, leaving the mantle on the health institutions and professionals. To be specific, nurses,
as well as other healthcare providers, are left with a large number of patients to takes care of, a
number that keeps on increasing day after day, keeping them on the run all the time. The absolute
result of this healthcare environment is burning or wearing out, which without doubt minimizes
the efficacy of the nurse’s output.
The working environment for which the nurse staff doesn't match the care demand
culminated by poor leadership creates unattractive working conditions. Indeed, WHO reports
indicate that shortages of nurses would nationally and internally interfere with the efforts to
health and well being of the world population. Where staff shortage exists, human resources are
Burnout Among Nurses !3
overstretched, working conditions become poor and unbearable, work becomes increasingly
hazardous to the health of the nurse- they get no rest, become stressed, productivity decrease
with the poor patient outcome which add up to the trauma of the workers. They end up losing
interest in their job, become highly dissatisfied, burnout and increase the chances of quitting the
job. In return, the turnover of nurses affects the quality of healthcare services offered because of
a lack of expertise and increasing the workload burden on the remaining staff (Sobral, et. al,
2018). .
The Impact of Burnout syndrome on Nurse Workers !1
The Impact of Burnout Syndrome on Psychosocial Wellbeing, Expected Outcomes, Self-efficacy,
Turnover, and Interest in Career of Nurse Workers.
Olajumoke Omiyale
Aspen University
Author Note
Essentials of Nursing Research N494
Dr. Keshea Britton
Date of Submission February 11, 2020
Burnout Among Nurses !2
Background
Burnout is a very common condition across the world and especially in the nursing
career. It's the reduction in the energy and zeal of nurses manifesting in form of being
emotionally exhausted, lacking motivation, feeling frustrated, fatigued, and low reaction time
which reduces individuals' output and work efficacy in general. Burnout has been strongly
attributed to the deficit in the number of healthcare professionals, a concern that goes way to be a
matter of global importance. The rapidly changing healthcare landscape that brings a paradigm
shift to increased demand for healthcare services in the world population has come with its
challenges. Although experts associate the change to improvement in the quality of life for which
people become capable of seeking healthcare services, the move has placed a lot of pressure on
not only the healthcare systems but particularly on the workforce (Mudallal, Othman, & Al
Hassan, 2017). However, governments have not moved at a similar pace to address these
pressures, leaving the mantle on the health institutions and professionals. To be specific, nurses,
as well as other healthcare providers, are left with a large number of patients to takes care of, a
number that keeps on increasing day after day, keeping them on the run all the time. The absolute
result of this healthcare environment is burning or wearing out, which without doubt minimizes
the efficacy of the nurse’s output.
The working environment for which the nurse staff doesn't match the care demand
culminated by poor leadership creates unattractive working conditions. Indeed, WHO reports
indicate that shortages of nurses would nationally and internally interfere with the efforts to
health and well being of the world population. Where staff shortage exists, human resources are
Burnout Among Nurses !3
overstretched, working conditions become poor and unbearable, work becomes increasingly
hazardous to the health of the nurse- they get no rest, become stressed, productivity decrease
with the poor patient outcome which add up to the trauma of the workers. They end up losing
interest in their job, become highly dissatisfied, burnout and increase the chances of quitting the
job. In return, the turnover of nurses affects the quality of healthcare services offered because of
a lack of expertise and increasing the workload burden on the remaining staff (Sobral, et. al,
2018). .
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Dr. Chavva Bindu4
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Government Maternity Hospital S.V. Medical College Tirupati. A P.
Abstract:
Background:- No of women doctors’ in India are 118,658 among them female work force participation rate is
27% .The women doctors in clinical departments having more responsibilities including night shifts causes
work place problems are presumed to be more and complicated than those of other working women. Hence
present study is undertaken to study the issue.
Aims and objectives To identify the problems , challenges faced by women doctors at their work place and to
assess the influence of professional on personnel life and management of balance between them.
Materials & Methods: A hospital based study with qualitative assessment questionnaire was conducted among
35 women doctors working in clinical departments as assistant professors of same age group in S.V.R.R.G.G.H
and GOVT. Maternity Hospital, Tirupati.
Statistical analysis: - The results were analyzed in an MS. Excel sheet and represented in bar diagrams.
Results: - Among 35 women doctors only 34.2% of them were able spend time with family, only 40% of them
were able to mange time between professional work and personal life.62.8% of doctors felt that patients
discriminate between male & female doctors. 25% of the doctors have difficulty in implementation of their
ideas.52% opined that there is difference in influencing the people to accept health services like family planning
, vasectomy etc
Conclusion: Difficulty in balancing family and profession and facing discrimination by patients are likely to
impair professional acumen of women doctors. Alternative strategies to overcome the above problems are
needed to improve the medical care of the society.
Key Words:-professional work, glass ceiling, opportunities, work space, life style
I. Introduction
In general women have been forced to occupy a secondary place in relation to men in many ways. The
constitution of India provides equal status with men but in reality women is discriminated in all fields of male
dominated society. The women by nature has to undergo pregnancy, child birth etc reduces her physical strength
to work and made her dependent gradually on men for protection and other requirements
There has been considerable ambiguity in the role of women in the present Indian society. Education,
socio-political movements, scientific and technological advancement, globalization have changed the attitude of
people towards women to a certain extent. These developments have made women more independent and
confident. Of late, people from different backgrounds have been expressing their opinions regarding the
position of women in our society. Nevertheless, women are a significant part of not only the population but also
in contributing to every sphere of life1
. These developments are mostly at individual levels in spite of social
criticism, restrictions, customs and traditions. There is a need to redefine the status of women in getting
empowerment with support of family members and society. In the modern society women empowerment has to
begin with women’s active participation in all fields that are dominated by men. Having such background the
present day women have evolved from primitive stage to break up the patriarchal society and occupied almost
all the fields except few.
Women have proved themselves in every field. Today women are a part of every profession, including
the defense services, astronomy. In spite of such advancements by women, there is still a gender bias in all
walks of life, and medical field is not an exceptional one. Women doctors have also been facing problems and
challenges at the work places like women in other professions, such as denial of opportunities, lack of
encouragement and support, make the women more discouraged and biased on gender issues causing imbalance
in maintenance of pleasant environment at work place. In the society the women’s contribution and skills…etc
were not recognition despite having skills, talent, commitment, dedication and hard work equal to men. Some
problems are inherent to the respective professions and certain specific problems are unique to the women
doctors2
.
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A considerable demographic shift has been observed in women giving more preference to choose the
medical field as their profession (compared to pre-1960s). Challenges faced by women doctors are presumed to
be different and complicated in the way of professional responsibilities, night duties, academics and
administrative work3
. Major challenges faced by women doctors like maintaining the balance between their
career development and lifestyle management. Women doctors are facing more strain to deal both as a woman
and as well as a doctor4
.
The purpose of this study is to analyze the experiences and challenges of women doctors in the medical
profession and their personal life, which effects on their career, family and life style5
.
II. Aims And Objectives
1. To know the problems faced by women doctors at their work place.
2. To assess the balance between professional work and personal life.
3. To know how being a lady doctor influence their career and life style.
4. To assess the strategies to overcome the challenges.
III. Method Of Study
Study Design: The study comprised of 35 women doctors from clinical departments in SVRRGH and
Government Maternity Hospital, Tirupati. The Qualitative assessment was made by common questionnaire
consists of 25 questions. The analysis was made by conducting survey of senior women doctors of age group
from 30-40 years.
Study Setting: Women doctors working in clinical departments in SVRRGH and Government Maternity
hospital, Tirupati.
Inclusion Criteria
All women doctors working as assistant professors of age group 30-40 years in clinical departments in
SVRRGH and Government Maternity Hospital, Tirupati
Exclusion Criteria
Women doctors working as professors, associate professors and post graduates of clinical departments and
women doctors of non-clinical departments.
Ethics: Informed consent of all participants taken.
IV. Results And Discussion
A total of 35 women doctors participated in the study and the results were analyzed in an MS. Excel
sheet and represented in bar diagrams. Women doctors participated in this study belong to the age group of 30 to
40 years, working as assistant professors in clinical departments of SVRRGH and Government Maternity
Hospital, Tirupati.
1. Preferred work place for women doctors:
Regarding preference of work environment, 52%women doctors preferred to work at any place, 37%
preferred male dominated organizations whereas only 11% preferred to work in female dominated organization.
The result of the present study correlates with the study on Broken wings: issues faced by female doctors in
Pakistan regarding career development except with regard to the female dominated organization 6
. Considerable
percent of women were willing to work in male dominated organizations. This shows the changing trend of
women preference regarding the work place.
11%
37%
52%
0%
20%
40%
60%
femaledominated org. male dominated org. anywhere
Preferred working environment
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2) Autonomy at work place:
Regarding women’s attitude towards autonomy of work in the present study 37% of them argue on the
principle, 34% depends upon others for guidance and only 21% take support from others and only few acts upon
personal understanding.
Most of the people were taken support and guidance from others but significant members able to argue
for the principles, this differs from the study done by the Seema arif (Broken wings: issues faced by female
doctors in Pakistan regarding career development) wherein most of the women doctors act upon personal
understanding rather than taking others guidance6
. There is a need to change women’s attitude towards more
independent way rather than dependence on others.
3) Emotional balance of women Doctors in their profession:
Women doctors of about 60% opined that personal satisfaction and professional success are two
different things, whereas 29% felt that personal satisfaction is a hurdle and only 11% felt it as hard to come up
with success. The results of the present study of women doctor’s correlates with the study conducted by Seema
Arif that majority of the doctors are able to successfully catalog between emotional satisfaction and professional
success6
. This shows that women doctors were able to manage the professional and personal life successfully
with satisfaction, but several felt personal satisfaction is hurdle because their contentment was exhausted with
professional achievement. Only 11% felt that it was hard to get success as they were not able to manage both at
a time. So interval gap of time for planning is necessary to manage both successfully.
4) Future opportunities for women Doctors:
Among women doctors 34 % opined that women have bright future, 26% opined that future belongs
only to women, 26.6% opined that success can rob women off their happiness and only 13.4% opined that there
are restricted opportunities for women.
8%
21% 34% 37%
0%
20%
40%
act upon personal
understanding
take support from
others
take others
guidance
arguingon
principle
Autonomy at work
11%
29%
60%
0.00%
20.00%
40.00%
60.00%
80.00%
hard to cope with success
than failure
personal satisfaction is a
hurdle
personal satisfaction and
professional success are
two different things
Emotional balance at work place
13.4%
26.6% 26%
34%
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
restricted
oppurtunitiesfor
women
success will rob
women off
happiness
future belongs
only to women
women have a
brighterfuture
Future career development
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According to a study on Broken wings : issues faced by female doctors in Pakistan regarding career
development shows that times are changing and the women doctors have a brighter future ahead 6
. This shows
the changing attitude of the women regarding the future career development.
5) Invisible hurdles at work place:
Women doctors of about 15 % opined that glass ceiling still exists whereas 85 % felt the glass ceiling
was broken and does not exist. The study on Broken wings: issues faced by women doctors in Pakistan
regarding career development shows that 62% of the women doctors strongly believe that glass ceiling exists
and women have to struggle harder to reach the top. 6
Whereas the results of the present study shows that 85% of
the women doctors believe that glass ceiling do not exist or broken down, this is a significant change that shows
women’s progress was not hampered even invisibly.
6) Discrimination of women doctors at work place:
Women doctors of 62.8 % opined that the patients shown discrimination in selecting the men and
women doctor for consultation, 31.4% opined that no such discrimination was noticed whereas 5.8% of women
doctors have not answered the question.
The results are consistent with the study done by Clark and Bickel J, in that 80% of the women doctors
felt that patients opined men doctors as superior than the women doctors7
.
This coincides with present study that most of the women doctors felt that they experienced discrimination by
the patients; this attitude shows gender bias existing in the society and this need to be changed.
7) Cooperation of male colleagues at their profession:
The results of the present study shows that 57% opined no difficulty to implement or sharing ideas and
views with male colleague, 28 % felt difficulty, 11.4 % stated that male doctors dominates over female doctors
, and only 3.6% stated that they felt difficulty occasionally.
15%
34%
51%
0%
20%
40%
60%
glass ceiling exists glass ceiling does not
exists
broken glas ceiling
Invisible hindrances(glass ceiling)
31.4%
62.8%
0.0%
20.0%
40.0%
60.0%
80.0%
No Yes
Patients discriminates men / women doctors
3.6% 11.4%
28.0%
57.0%
0.0%
20.0%
40.0%
60.0%
sometimes yes male dominate over
females
yes no
Implementing ideas or views with the male colleagues
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The results are analogous to the study conducted by Clark V, and Bickel J7
. Most of the women doctors
feel free while dealing with the male colleagues, and this shows that the women were able to express freely their
ideas without difficulty in our society when compared to earlier, where women were not able to put across their
views in Patriarchal society.
8) Acceptance of views of women doctors at work place:
The results of the present study shows that 82.6% of the women doctors stated that there was no much
difference in influencing the people in implementing their views, whereas 17.4 % women’s felt that there was
much difficulty in influencing the people.
The results of the present study were equivalent to a study by Blau, Ferber study that women doctors were able
to influence the patients equally in accepting their medical advices8
.This indicates that women doctors were able
to manage either male or female patients without facing much difficulty on par with male doctors.
9) Biased attitude of colleagues at work place:
In present study shows that 76% did not feel much difference in implementing the ideas compared to
other male colleagues, but only 24% opined that there is difference,. The present results are consistent with the
study of Bleu, F.D., Ferber, M 8
.Most of the women doctors felt that they were able to implement their ideas in a
liberal way as the other male colleagues and without difficulty, but still 24% of women doctors felt difficulty in
implementing their ideas might be due to gender discrimination at work places with male colleagues.
10) Opinion regarding round the clock night duties:
Among the women doctors, 34 % of them said that it is difficult to manage the night duties, 34 % felt
that night duties are over-burdened, 28 % stated that night duties are manageable and only 4 % said that night
duties are comfortable. As per the results of the present study women still face difficulties in night duties as
shown in the study of Borkowski, S.C. and Walsh, A9
.
17.4%
34.1%
48.5%
0.0%
20.0%
40.0%
60.0%
yes no not much difference
Difference in influencing the people to accept your advices
24% 25%
51%
0.0%
20.0%
40.0%
60.0%
yes no Not much difference
Difference in implementing the ideas with faculty compared to other male
colleagues
0.00%
10.00%
20.00%
30.00%
40.00%
easy manageable difficultto
manage
overburdened
opinion regarding round the clock night duties
34% 34%
28%
4%
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Most of the women doctors felt complexity in doing the night duties because they have to focus on the
domicile activities like child and family care, looking after in-laws along with professional activities. If the night
duties were very tedious there will be difficulty in balancing between personnel life and professional work
which may leads to stress on women. This stress was reflected as health impairment, decreased concentration
at work place and difficult in achieving goals etc. To tide over the situation husband and family members should
co-operate in sharing the house hold activities so as reduce the work that strengthens the professional skills of
women doctors
11) Role of women doctor as mother
In the present study 35.2 % of women doctors opined that their career affected their motherhood by
limiting the number of children, 33.6 % faced the infertility problems, whereas 19.8 % stated that they have
postponed to become pregnant and only 11.4 % stated that they don’t want children.
As per the Broad bridge, A10
. Study motherhood is seriously affected by the women doctors by the way
of limiting the number of children and infertility problems due to stress which they could not cope up. The
results of the present study were also identical.
Almost all the lady doctors felt their motherhood was affected in different ways like postponement,
limitation of children, infertility, even non willing to become pregnant due to work place stress. Motherhood
was unique sense of creating and bringing the new life in to the world that is possible only through women.
With the inevitable and stressful working circumstances in the family and society leads to loss of moments of
the mother hood in several ways. Stress free environment at work place, support from colleagues,
administration, provision of reasonable leaves whenever necessary and support of husband, in-laws and rest at
her residence may improve the women’s position in choosing the motherhood.
12) Need support from family members:
The results showed that 62.8% -77 % opined that their in-laws and husband support them rarely to
achieve their professional goals, 22.8% - 25.7% stated that they always support them, 1% -5.7 % felt that they
never supported .51 % said that children always support them in their career, 48 % said that children support
them occasionally. These results were correlating with the study conducted by Broadbridge,A10
.
Women’s association to the children, husband and in-laws is intense when compared to men, which
causes obstacle to achieve their goals. If the women were supported by the husband, in-laws and children, she
can achieve her goals successfully.
11.4%
19.8%
33.6%
35.2%
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
don't want to
have children
postponement of
having children
infertility
problems due to
stress
limitnumber of
childrendue to
career
Motherhood affected by career
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
inlaws
husband
children
25.70%
77.00% 51%
62.80%
22.80%
48%
5.70%
0.20%
1%
Support from husband, In-laws and children
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13) Time management
Women doctors were well-planned only in 12% in their professional and personal life, whereas 34-40%
planned whenever situation demands and14% did not feel the need to plan.
The results are comparable to the study conducted by Seema Arif that most of the women doctors plan
as the situation demands and very few are well planned 6
.
The study shows that 75% of women doctors were able to manage time and balance in their personal
and professional life as per situations. Planning and time management shows significant influence in
harmonizing the professional and personnel life.
14) Choosing the medical profession:
Among women doctors in government sector, 38% choose the medical profession to serve the poor and
deserving, 32% feel authority and respect in medical profession and 15% opined for better learning
opportunities.The results of the present study are consistent with the study conducted by Seema Arif that most
of the women doctors are continuing the government job because they can serve poor and deserving, as well as
feel authority and respect in medical profession.The study shows that most of the women doctors have chosen
this profession in government sectors to serve the poor and deserving sections because of their sensitive and
kind heartedness, so as to uplift the health of community. This may fulfill the objectives of health indicators like
Infant Mortality Rate, Perinatal mortality Rate, Maternal Mortality Rate, immunization etc besides to improve
the knowledge and awareness among the people. So the study shows that women doctors have significant role in
the community.
15) Selection of medical profession again:
On selecting the medical profession if opportunity arises, 57 % of the women doctors wanted to go for the same
profession again, whereas 43 % wanted to change the medical profession.
12% 14%
34% 40%
0.0%
20.0%
40.0%
60.0%
well planned unplanned planned
sometimes
planned when
situation demands
Time management plan for professional and personal life
15.5% 15.5%
32%
38%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
learning
oppurtunities
can opt for
advance study
feel authority and
respect
can serve poor and
deservingpatient
Reasons for choosing this profession
43%
57%
0%
20%
40%
60%
no yes
Will you opt for the same profession again
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As per the study conducted by Bano,S., Aslam,S.K2
most of the women doctors don’t want to choose
the same profession again. In the present study few of women doctors preferring the same profession again
may be because of professional satisfaction.
16) Role of women Doctors in critical and problematic situations in profession
In critical and problematic situations, 42% of women doctors are always eager to restore the things to
its original position, 28 % of them try to suggest alternatives or solutions, 25 % participate in generating creative
solutions and only 5 % takes risks and challenges.
Most of the women doctors shown positive attitude in critical situations and problematic conditions. Majority of
them have suggested either generating creative and alternative solutions or restoring things to original position
where as few doctors taking risks as challenges solve the problems effectively.
17) Reaction in critical situations:
Women doctors of 40% respond personally to critical situations by becoming more anxious, 34 %
loose temper, 17 % get confused and feel helpless to act, 8 % of them get sick in critical situations.
Most of the women doctors were not stable in critical situations, they respond anxiously, confused, and loose
temper and become sick. To overcome critical situations women need stable and strong psychological behavior
by adapting situation directed skills, stress management techniques like yoga, meditation, proper prior planning,
time management and skill development trainings, personality development skills etc.
18) Freedom of expression by women doctors in medical profession at work:
5%
25% 28%
42%
2%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
taking risks
&challenges
participatein
generating
creative
solution
suggest
alternativesor
solutions
always eagerto
restore things
to their original
position
others
Critical situation and problem solving
8.50%
34%
17%
40%
0%
20%
40%
60%
Response in critical situations
anxiousloose temperget sick confused
14%
2%
28%
37%
20%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
say what have to
say
leave the
organisation
do not care for
others
wait for right
time and
oppurtunity
keep quiet
Ways of expressing dissatisfaction
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Present study shows that 37 % of women doctors wait for the right time and opportunity to express
their dissatisfaction, 28 % do not care for others, 20 % keep quiet, 14 % undecided and 2 % have stated to leave
the organization. Majority of women doctors wait for right time to express their feelings, even some were not
care for others, but a small number of women keep quiet and very few wanted to leave the organization. In
medical profession Women doctors have to express their dissatisfaction without any hesitation with freedom of
speech and expression.
19) Skills of women doctors in career development:
In the present study, 45% of women doctors agreed that leadership qualities are essential for successful career
which are missing in most of the women doctors, 28 % feel that communication skills are required , 14 % felt
political skills are also essential and 8 % opined of having spirituality is also important for career development.
Most of the women require leadership, communication, political skills at work place, then only the
women doctors can take lead in their medical profession to reach higher positions and compete with men in
Patriarchal society.
20) Personal approach of women doctor to a problem at work place:
Women doctors of 37.1 % opined that they are opportunists in problematic situation, 34 %stated that
they are optimists, 18 % are workaholics and 10.9%were mistreated.
Majority of women doctors were take the problem as opportunist, treat it optimistically and work as
workaholic like women in other professions.
21) Family life of women doctors
Regarding time spent with family members in their profession, 34.2% women doctors able to manage
both, 22.8% felt satisfactory, 11.4% felt good and 31.6% dissatisfied.
Mainly the women were able to manage both professional life and family life with satisfaction. Only small
group of women felt good while managing both. Significant women doctors expressed dissatisfaction because
they were not able to spend much time with the family owing to busy professional work. Women have to plan
their personal and professional life by giving equal importance to both in a well-organized way.
28%
45%
8% 14% 5.0%
0%
50%
communicationskills leadershipskills spiritually(praying) politicalskills others
Vital skills missing for career development
0.00%
20.00%
40.00%
oppurtunist optimist mistreated workholic
Personal approach to a problem
37.1%
34%
10.9%
18%
11.4%
22.8%
34.2% 31.6%
0.0%
20.0%
40.0%
good satisfactory able to manage
both
dissatisfied
Time to spend with family due to work load
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22) Problems faced with male patients
In present study, 54.3 % of women doctors felt that they never felt any difficulty in dealing with male
patients, 40 % opined that sometimes there is difficulty in dealing with them, whereas 5.7 % stated that always it
is difficult to deal with them. Majority of women doctors does not faced problems in dealing with male patient
the same as the male doctors.
23) Physical environment at work place:
Physical environment at work place meet their needs in 48 %, and the same number expressed
dissatisfaction to meet their needs. 4 % said that only sometimes it met the needs.
The physical environment at Work place differs with the facilities provided by a particular organization.
Providing satisfactory facilities, safe environment to women is necessary at work place to enhance the interest to
work, which leads to enriching quality and productivity.
V. Conclusion
In present study most of the women doctors have chosen this profession in government sectors to serve
the poor and deserving sections because of their sensitive and kind heartedness to uplift the health of
community. Women preferred to work in any place including male dominated organizations, our male
colleagues for making our working environment much better, and cooperative. Women doctors were able to
manage either male or female patients on par with male but existence of discrimination by the patients to
women doctors was present. Policies have to be framed accordingly to avoid gender bias at work place.
Women were waiting for right time to express their feelings freely and implement their ideas in a
liberal way as the other male colleagues in Patriarchal society Women doctors take the problem as opportunist,
treat it optimistically and work as workaholic with positive attitude in critical situations either generating
creative and alternative solutions or restoring things to original position even taking risks as challenges solve the
problems effectively.
Significant women doctors were dissatisfied due to less time with the family owing to busy
professional work and over burdened night duties, less extent gender bias at work place, even willing to leave
the place. To overcome, prior planning, time management, interval gap between working hours, better facilities ,
and managing the night duties at the hospitals shows significant influence in harmonizing the professional and
personnel life Stress free environment at work place, support from colleagues, administration, provision of
reasonable leaves whenever necessary and support of husband, in-laws and rest at her residence may improve
the women’s position in choosing the motherhood.
Women need stable and strong psychological behavior by adapting situation directed skills, stress
management techniques like yoga, meditation, proper prior planning, and skill development trainings,
personality development skills etc. to overcome the stressful situations. Women require leadership,
communication, political skills at work place, and then only the women doctors can survive in their medical
profession to reach higher positions and compete with men in Patriarchal society
5.7%
40%
54.3%
0.0%
20.0%
40.0%
60.0%
always sometimes never
Problems faced dealing with male patients
48% 48%
4%
0%
20%
40%
60%
yes no sometimes yes
Physical environment at work place to meet the needs
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Glass ceiling does not exist or broken down, women’s progress was not hampered even invisibly. In
the present study few of women doctors preferring the same profession again may be because of professional
satisfaction.
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