Key result
Anaesthesia training was associated with high or very high distress levels in 28% of surveyed trainees, with 11% receiving treatment for anxiety or depression and 47% self-prescribing medications.
Population
428 anaesthesia trainees within the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists training scheme
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May signal need for trainee mental health support; leaves open causal factors and intervention efficacy.
Cross-Sectional (n=428)
Yes
A significant proportion of anaesthesia trainees experience high psychological distress and poor personal healthcare, highlighting the need for improved support and remedial measures.
Downey et al. (2017) conducted a cross-sectional in Psychological distress (n=428). Anaesthesia training program was evaluated on Levels of stress, anxiety or depression and factors compounding or relieving stress. Anaesthesia training was associated with high or very high distress levels in 28% of surveyed trainees, with 11% receiving treatment for anxiety or depression and 47% self-prescribing medications.
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