Stress

Question 1

common causes of stress

Answer 1

feelings of personal or professional inadequacy
frustration at work
lack of communication with peers/patients
poor interpersonal relationships
overwork
poor self image
low self esteem

Question 2

physical symptoms of stress

Answer 2

exhaustion
GI problems
headaches
shortness of breath
aches/pains
sleeplessness

Question 3

psychological symptoms of stress

Answer 3

irritable
general lethargy
outbursts of anger

Question 4

common stressors related to general dental practitioners

Answer 4

running behind schedule
uncooperative patients
contant time pressures
medical emergencies
dealing with nervous patients
working quickly to see lots of patients
piecework payment system

Question 5

What is burnout?

Answer 5

a process whereby a previously committed professional disengages from his or her work in response to stress and strain experience in the job

Question 6

resilience - define

Answer 6

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

Question 7

4 basic ingredients of resilience

Answer 7

awareness
thinking
reaching out
fitness