Perceived Quality of Life in Intensive Care Medicine Physicians: A French National Survey

Purpose: There is a growing interest in the quality of work life (QWL) of healthcare professionals and staff well-being. We decided to measure the perceived QWL of ICU physicians and the factors that could influence their perception. Methods: We performed a survey coordinated and executed by the Fre...

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Published in:Journal of intensive care medicine 2024-03, Vol.39 (3), p.230-239
Main Authors: Terzi, Nicolas, Fournier, Alicia, Lesieur, Olivier, Chappé, Julien, Annane, Djillali, Chagnon, Jean-Luc, Thévenin, Didier, Misset, Benoit, Diehl, Jean-Luc, Touati, Samia, Outin, Hervé, Dauger, Stéphane, Sement, Arnaud, Drault, Jean-Noël, Rigaud, Jean-Philippe, Laurent, Alexandra
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Communication
Critical Care
Female
Humans
Life Sciences
Physicians
Psychological Tests
Quality of Life
Self Report
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:Purpose: There is a growing interest in the quality of work life (QWL) of healthcare professionals and staff well-being. We decided to measure the perceived QWL of ICU physicians and the factors that could influence their perception. Methods: We performed a survey coordinated and executed by the French Trade Union of Intensive Care Physicians (SMR). QWL was assessed using the French version of the Work-Related Quality of Life (WRQoL) scale, perceived stress using the French version of 10 item-Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) and group functioning using the French version of the Reflexivity Scale, the Social Support at Work Questionnaire (QSSP-P). Results: 308 French-speaking ICU physicians participated. 40% perceived low WRQoL, mainly due to low general well-being, low satisfaction with working conditions and low possibility of managing the articulation between their private and professional lives. Decreased QWL was associated with being a woman (p = .002), having children (p = .022) and enduring many monthly shifts (p = .022). Conclusions: This work highlights the fact that ICU physicians feel a significant imbalance between the demands of their profession and the resources at their disposal. Communication and exchanges within a team and quality of social support appear to be positive elements to maintain and/or develop within our structures.
ISSN:0885-0666
1525-1489
1525-1489
DOI:10.1177/08850666231199937