| Autor: |
Chew QH; Department of Research, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore 539747, Singapore., Chia FL; National Healthcare Group Residency, Singapore 138543, Singapore.; Department of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore 308433, Singapore., Ng WK; National Healthcare Group Internal Medicine Residency Program, Singapore 138543, Singapore.; Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore 308433, Singapore., Lee WCI; National Healthcare Group Education Office, Singapore 138543, Singapore., Tan PLL; Department of Psychiatry, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore 308433, Singapore., Wong CS; National Healthcare Group Infectious Diseases Residency Program, Singapore 138543, Singapore.; Department of Infectious Diseases, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore 308433, Singapore., Puah SH; National Healthcare Group Respiratory Medicine Residency Program, Singapore 138543, Singapore.; Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore 308433, Singapore., Shelat VG; National Healthcare Group Post-Graduate Year 1 Training Program, Singapore 138543, Singapore.; Department of General Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore 308433, Singapore., Seah ED; National Healthcare Group Family Medicine Residency Program, Singapore 138543, Singapore.; National Healthcare Group Polyclinics, Singapore 138543, Singapore., Huey CWT; Department of General Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore 308433, Singapore.; National Healthcare Group General Surgery Residency Program, Singapore 138543, Singapore., Phua EJ; National Healthcare Group Residency, Singapore 138543, Singapore.; Department of General Medicine, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Singapore 768828, Singapore., Sim K; National Healthcare Group National Psychiatry Residency Program, Singapore 138543, Singapore.; West Region, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore 539747, Singapore. |
| Abstrakt: |
This study aimed to explore changes in psychological responses (perceived stress, traumatic stress, stigma, coping) over time in residents, as well as their predictors. The level of perceived stress, traumatic stress, stigma, and coping responses were assessed using the Perceived Stress Scale, Impact of Event-Revised, Healthcare Workers Stigma Scale, and Brief Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced (COPE) Inventory, respectively. We collected responses from 274 residents at baseline and 221 residents at 3 months follow-up (timepoint 2) from the National Healthcare Group (NHG) residency programs in Singapore. All residents reported lower perceived stress and lower perceived stigma compared to baseline. Use of avoidance coping was associated with all three psychological responses (perceived stress, traumatic stress, and stigma) across the two timepoints. Compared to baseline, specific factors associated with perceived stress and traumatic stress at timepoint 2 were living alone, less problem solving, and seeking social support. Residency programs should encourage active coping strategies (e.g., seeking social support, positive thinking, problem solving) among residents, and proactively identify residents who may be at higher risk of psychological sequelae due to circumstances that contribute to isolation. |
