Exploring the impact of work-related potential traumatic events among Dutch psychiatrists

K. W. F. Scheepstra; E. M. van Lent; A. Lok; M. Olff; M. G. van Pampus

doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2020.112981

Exploring the impact of work-related potential traumatic events among Dutch psychiatrists

K. W. F. Scheepstra, E. M. van Lent, A. Lok, M. Olff, M. G. van Pampus

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Abstract

Psychiatrists are frequently exposed to work-related potential traumatic events (PTEs). A survey was sent to the members of the Dutch Society of Psychiatrists of which 250 questionnaires were eligible for analysis. At least one work-related PTE was reported by 196 (78.4%) of the respondents, of which 177 described the PTE. Witnessing or experiencing verbal aggression (29.2%), physical violence (29.2%) or completed suicide (26.8%) were the most common PTEs. This survey implies that psychiatrists frequently experience work-related PTEs, often with a significant emotional impact. The majority of respondents considered current support as insufficient.

Original language	English
Article number	112981
Journal	Psychiatry Research
Volume	288
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2020.112981
Publication status	Published - 1 Jun 2020

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