Work organization and risks of illness in the professional practice of doctors

Abstract The work context is a risk factor for the illness of many professionals, among which the medical profession is highlighted. Thus, this study aimed to identify the risks of illness related to the work context of doctors, in the light of Psychodynamics at Work. One hundred and two professionals participated, who responded to the Work Context Assessment Scales, Indicators of Pleasure and Suffering at Work and Work-Related Damage. The results, based on descriptive and inferential statistics, demonstrated a moderate risk of illness related to the work context, professional exhaustion and physical damage. Work organization was strongly associated with “professional burnout” and “lack of recognition”. It is concluded, therefore, that there is a need for greater attention to the organization of work by the medical profession.

摘要：工作环境是诸多从业者罹患疾病的风险因素，其中医疗行业的职业健康风险尤为突出。本研究基于工作精神动力学（Psychodynamics at Work）视角，旨在识别医生群体中与工作环境相关的疾病风险。共有102名医护人员参与本次研究，他们完成了《工作环境评估量表》、《工作愉悦与痛苦指标量表》以及《工作相关损伤量表》的作答。研究结果通过描述性与推断性统计学方法分析得出，结果显示：与工作环境相关的疾病、职业倦怠及躯体损伤存在中等程度的发病风险。工作组织模式与“职业倦怠”和“职业认可缺失”呈显著强相关。据此，本研究认为医疗行业亟需加强对工作组织模式的关注与优化。