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Article: Health-related quality of life in Hong Kong physicians up to 20 years post-graduation: A cross-sectional survey
Title | Health-related quality of life in Hong Kong physicians up to 20 years post-graduation: A cross-sectional survey |
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Issue Date | 1-Apr-2023 |
Publisher | Public Library of Science |
Citation | PLoS ONE, 2023, v. 18, n. 4 How to Cite? |
Abstract | Background
Problems with health-related quality of life can affect physicians’ ability to work effectively. This study compared the health-related quality of life of Hong Kong physicians to the general population and explored the factors associated with mental and physical health-related quality of life.
Methods
This cross-sectional study was conducted from January to April 2016. Medical graduates from the University of Hong Kong participated in a survey containing the Short Form-12 Item Health survey version 2, Patient Health Questionnaire-9, Copenhagen Burnout Inventory, and items on lifestyle behaviors, career satisfaction, and socio-demographics.
Results
496 responses were received. The mean physical component summary score was 53.2 (SD = 7.6), similar to the general population. The mean mental component summary score was 43.6 (SD = 11.8), significantly worse than the general population (P<0.01). Compared to the general population, all Short-Form 12 Health Survey version 2 domains were worse in doctors, aside from bodily pain and general health. Regular exercise was positively associated with physical component summary scores (Coeff 2.024; P = 0.047); but having children and higher personal burnout scores were negatively associated with it (Coeff -1.890; P = 0.036; and Coeff -0.045; P = 0.027, respectively). Poorer mental component summary scores correlated with worse personal (Coeff -0.284; P< 0.001), work-related (Coeff -0.135; P = 0.040), and patient-related burnout (Coeff -0.060; P = 0.041), and higher Patient Health Questionnaire-9 scores (Coeff -9.170; P<0.001). There were significant differences in mental health (P = 0.042) and mental component summary scores (P = 0.012) across age groups, but not with gender.
Conclusion
Hong Kong physicians are less impacted by physical health than mental health. Compared to the general population, doctors’ mental health has a more significant impact on their lives. Interventions aimed to improve burnout and depression rates in physicians may improve physicians’ mental health-related quality of life. |
Persistent Identifier | http://hdl.handle.net/10722/328226 |
ISSN | 2023 Impact Factor: 2.9 2023 SCImago Journal Rankings: 0.839 |
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dc.contributor.author | Ng, APP | - |
dc.contributor.author | Chin, WY | - |
dc.contributor.author | Wan, EYF | - |
dc.contributor.author | Chen, JL | - |
dc.contributor.author | Lau, CS | - |
dc.date.accessioned | 2023-06-28T04:39:39Z | - |
dc.date.available | 2023-06-28T04:39:39Z | - |
dc.date.issued | 2023-04-01 | - |
dc.identifier.citation | PLoS ONE, 2023, v. 18, n. 4 | - |
dc.identifier.issn | 1932-6203 | - |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10722/328226 | - |
dc.description.abstract | Background Problems with health-related quality of life can affect physicians’ ability to work effectively. This study compared the health-related quality of life of Hong Kong physicians to the general population and explored the factors associated with mental and physical health-related quality of life. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted from January to April 2016. Medical graduates from the University of Hong Kong participated in a survey containing the Short Form-12 Item Health survey version 2, Patient Health Questionnaire-9, Copenhagen Burnout Inventory, and items on lifestyle behaviors, career satisfaction, and socio-demographics. Results 496 responses were received. The mean physical component summary score was 53.2 (SD = 7.6), similar to the general population. The mean mental component summary score was 43.6 (SD = 11.8), significantly worse than the general population (P<0.01). Compared to the general population, all Short-Form 12 Health Survey version 2 domains were worse in doctors, aside from bodily pain and general health. Regular exercise was positively associated with physical component summary scores (Coeff 2.024; P = 0.047); but having children and higher personal burnout scores were negatively associated with it (Coeff -1.890; P = 0.036; and Coeff -0.045; P = 0.027, respectively). Poorer mental component summary scores correlated with worse personal (Coeff -0.284; P< 0.001), work-related (Coeff -0.135; P = 0.040), and patient-related burnout (Coeff -0.060; P = 0.041), and higher Patient Health Questionnaire-9 scores (Coeff -9.170; P<0.001). There were significant differences in mental health (P = 0.042) and mental component summary scores (P = 0.012) across age groups, but not with gender. Conclusion Hong Kong physicians are less impacted by physical health than mental health. Compared to the general population, doctors’ mental health has a more significant impact on their lives. Interventions aimed to improve burnout and depression rates in physicians may improve physicians’ mental health-related quality of life. | - |
dc.language | eng | - |
dc.publisher | Public Library of Science | - |
dc.relation.ispartof | PLoS ONE | - |
dc.title | Health-related quality of life in Hong Kong physicians up to 20 years post-graduation: A cross-sectional survey | - |
dc.type | Article | - |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1371/journal.pone.0284253 | - |
dc.identifier.hkuros | 344967 | - |
dc.identifier.volume | 18 | - |
dc.identifier.issue | 4 | - |
dc.identifier.eissn | 1932-6203 | - |
dc.identifier.issnl | 1932-6203 | - |