Lesley Stafford and Fiona Judd
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The background to this study is the recognition that the work of a gynaecologic oncologist provides opportunity for both great satisfaction and great distress. Previous studies of oncologists have reported high levels of stress, burnout and psychological morbidity, and found that large numbers of oncologists are considering leaving or decreasing their work hours. The potential loss of highly trained and experienced clinicians is concerning in the context of an ageing population and increasing incidence of cancer. The extent to which these issues affect gynaecologic oncologists in Australia is not known.
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The specific aims of the study are to identify key aspects of the job undertaken by gynaecologic oncologists in Australia, including changes over time; to measure the prevalence of psychological morbidity and occupational burnout, to assess job satisfaction and stress, to describe currently employed and potentially useful stress management/wellness promotion techniques, and to identify potential improvements to future gynaecologic oncology fellowship curricula. All practicing members of the Australian Society of Gynaecologic Oncologists who reside in Australia are being invited to participate.
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For more information please contact Dr Lesley Stafford
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Affiliations:
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Lesley Stafford
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Centre for Women's Mental Health, Royal Women's Hospital , University of Melbourne Departments of Psychology and Psychiatry
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Fiona Judd
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Centre for Women's Mental Health, Royal Women's Hospital and
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Department of Psychiatry; University of Melbourne
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