Life Satisfaction and Work-Related Satisfaction among Anesthesiologists in Poland

The aim of the study was to assess the level of life and job satisfaction of Polish anesthesiologists and to explore the impact of extrinsic-hygiene and intrinsic-motivating determinants. Materials and Methods. A cross-sectional questionnaire study was conducted among consultant anesthesiologists i...

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Main Authors: Ewelina Gaszynska, Michal Stankiewicz-Rudnicki, Franciszek Szatko, Andrzej Wieczorek, Tomasz Gaszynski
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2014-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/601865
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author Ewelina Gaszynska
Michal Stankiewicz-Rudnicki
Franciszek Szatko
Andrzej Wieczorek
Tomasz Gaszynski
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description The aim of the study was to assess the level of life and job satisfaction of Polish anesthesiologists and to explore the impact of extrinsic-hygiene and intrinsic-motivating determinants. Materials and Methods. A cross-sectional questionnaire study was conducted among consultant anesthesiologists in Lodz region. The questionnaire concerned patient care, burden, income, personal rewards, professional relations, job satisfaction in general, and life satisfaction. Respondents were asked to rate their level of satisfaction for each item on a seven-point Likert scale (1: extremely dissatisfied; 7: extremely satisfied). Results. 86.03% of anesthesiologists were satisfied with their economic status, 77.94% found their health status satisfactory, and 52.21% viewed their personal future optimistically. In general, 71.32% of anesthesiologists were satisfied with their current job situation. Among the less satisfying job aspects were work-related stress (2.49; SD = 1.23), administrative burden (2.85; SD = 1.47), workload (3.63; SD = 1.56), and leisure time (3.09; SD = 1.44). Conclusions. Considerable work-related stress leads to job dissatisfaction among anesthesiologists. There is an association between job satisfaction and health status, social life, and economic status. Working for long hours by anesthesiologists results in a high risk of burnout.
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spelling doaj-art-d8346c5ffc2947bd9afda70450bfc8fb2025-08-20T03:23:51ZengWileyThe Scientific World Journal2356-61401537-744X2014-01-01201410.1155/2014/601865601865Life Satisfaction and Work-Related Satisfaction among Anesthesiologists in PolandEwelina Gaszynska0Michal Stankiewicz-Rudnicki1Franciszek Szatko2Andrzej Wieczorek3Tomasz Gaszynski4Department of Hygiene and Health Promotion, Medical University of Lodz, PolandDepartment of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Medical University of Lodz, PolandDepartment of Hygiene and Health Promotion, Medical University of Lodz, PolandDepartment of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Medical University of Lodz, PolandDepartment of Emergency Medicine and Disaster Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, PolandThe aim of the study was to assess the level of life and job satisfaction of Polish anesthesiologists and to explore the impact of extrinsic-hygiene and intrinsic-motivating determinants. Materials and Methods. A cross-sectional questionnaire study was conducted among consultant anesthesiologists in Lodz region. The questionnaire concerned patient care, burden, income, personal rewards, professional relations, job satisfaction in general, and life satisfaction. Respondents were asked to rate their level of satisfaction for each item on a seven-point Likert scale (1: extremely dissatisfied; 7: extremely satisfied). Results. 86.03% of anesthesiologists were satisfied with their economic status, 77.94% found their health status satisfactory, and 52.21% viewed their personal future optimistically. In general, 71.32% of anesthesiologists were satisfied with their current job situation. Among the less satisfying job aspects were work-related stress (2.49; SD = 1.23), administrative burden (2.85; SD = 1.47), workload (3.63; SD = 1.56), and leisure time (3.09; SD = 1.44). Conclusions. Considerable work-related stress leads to job dissatisfaction among anesthesiologists. There is an association between job satisfaction and health status, social life, and economic status. Working for long hours by anesthesiologists results in a high risk of burnout.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/601865
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The Scientific World Journal
title Life Satisfaction and Work-Related Satisfaction among Anesthesiologists in Poland
title_full Life Satisfaction and Work-Related Satisfaction among Anesthesiologists in Poland
title_fullStr Life Satisfaction and Work-Related Satisfaction among Anesthesiologists in Poland
title_full_unstemmed Life Satisfaction and Work-Related Satisfaction among Anesthesiologists in Poland
title_short Life Satisfaction and Work-Related Satisfaction among Anesthesiologists in Poland
title_sort life satisfaction and work related satisfaction among anesthesiologists in poland
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