Effects of proof-of-concept training on reducing work stress and anxiety of junior medical staff: a randomized controlled trial proof-of-concept

• DOI: 10.1007/s13760-024-02504-1
• Publication Date: 2024-04-26T05:01:42Z
• Authors: Hanjing Zheng; Huijuan Rong; Lei Meng; Sha Wang; Chunxue Nie; Xiaoxu Gu

Psychological stress and anxiety have seriously affected the ability of new clinicians to adapt and coordinate their clinical work. Traditional pre-job training is often not very good at assisting new recruits to regulate their emotional problems.This study is a randomized controlled study. A total of 435 newly recruited clinicians participated in the study. 428 clinicians were randomized into a control group (n = 214) and an intervention group (n = 214). The control group conducted regular pre-job training. Doctors of the intervention group attend a themed course every two weeks on the basis of regular induction training. Their physiological status was evaluated by Perceived Stress Scale (PPS-10), Generalized Anxiety Scale (GAD-7) and Psychological Resilience Scale (CD-RISC-10) 3 months later. Participants in the intervention group received a training satisfaction questionnaire.After entering the clinic for 3 months, the PSS-10 and GAD-7 scores of the intervention group were significantly lower than that of the control group. Consistently, the CD-RISC-10 score of new clinicians who received proof-of-concept pre-job training was significantly higher than that of new doctors in the control group.New doctors received the proof-of-concept group experienced alleviation in stress and anxiety.