Table 2 Physicians' coping strategies and how they relate to emotional exhaustion
Physicians' coping strategies while at work | |
|---|---|
Coping strategies that are correlated with a lower frequency of emotional exhaustion | Coping strategies that are correlated with a higher frequency of emotional exhaustion |
Take a time out (r = -.18; p < .0001) | Keep stress to myself (r = .23; p < .0001) |
Use humor to lighten the situation (r = -.11; p < .0001) | Concentrate on what to do next (r = .16; p < .0001) |
Talk it over with colleagues (r = -.11; p < .0001) | Go on as if nothing happened (r = .07; p < .0001) |
Make a plan of action (r = -.10; p = .001) | Â |
Physicians' coping strategies after leaving work | |
Coping strategies that are correlated with a lower frequency of emotional exhaustion | Coping strategies that are correlated with a higher frequency of emotional exhaustion |
Set aside quiet time outside of work (r = -.22; p < .0001) | Â |
Find time to exercise (r = -.21; p < .0001) | Â |
Spend time with family outside of work (r = -.19; p < .0001) | Â |
Leave work at work (r = -.17; p < .0001) | Â |
Talk about stress with spouse (r = -.06; p = .001) | Â |