Question

Identify signs of overstress and burnout in individuals or groups in healthcare setting.

Answer 1

In the modern health setup stress is a very common and poisonous situation to deal with. There are a number of signs and symptoms :

• Low energy; An individual under some kind of stress will always feel low on energy and decreased efficiency to do the work.
• Muscle pain and fatigue : Due to low energy levels and increased stress.
• Frustration; agitation and moody: A stressful person is always angry and in swaying mood. They are almost never happy.
• Feeling of worthlessness and depression
• Feeling of low about oneself
• Chest pain; breathlessness and palpitations
• Loss of sexual desire
• Nervousness and shaking
• Forgetfulness and disorganization
• Poor judgement and inability to focus
• Increased consumption of alcohol; cigarettes and drugs