Occupational Stress and Resilience Flashcards

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What is the physiological result of acute stress?

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  • nervous and endocrine systems
    • fight or flight
  • hypothalamus response
    • increased cortisol levels
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What is the physiological result of chronic stress?

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  • longer term high cortisol levels
  • increased blood pressure
  • impaired immune system
  • affect on hippocampus memory
  • emotions
  • depression
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Why is stress a particular issue in dentistry?

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  • intricate work in sensitive body part
  • sitting in same position for long periods
  • requires smooth patient management
  • work related, financial pressures
  • stresses of running small business
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What are common causes of stress for dentists?

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  • feelings of personal/professional inadequacy
  • frustration at work
  • lack of communication with peers/patients
  • poor interpersonal relationships
  • overwork
  • poor self-image
  • low self esteem
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What are the physical symptoms of stress?

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  • exhaustion
  • GI problems
  • headaches
  • shortness of breath
  • skin complains
  • sleeplessness
  • aches and pains
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What are the psychological symptoms of stress?

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  • touchy and irritable
  • general lethargy
  • screaming/shouting
  • outbursts of anger
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What are the 6 categories of stress risk factors?

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  • demand
  • control
  • support
  • relationships
  • role
  • change
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What measurement is used for background levels of stress and what are the 3 categories of stress?

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  • Holmes and Rahe
  • 3 categories of risk of stress related illness
    • 0-150
      • low chance
    • 150-300
      • moderate chance
    • 300+
      • high chance
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What is resilience?

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the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy and threats

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What are the 4 components of resilience?

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  • awareness
  • thinking
  • reaching out
  • fitness
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