BALANCING WORK & LIFE TO REDUCE DOCTORS STRESS
Dr.P.A. Satya Vardhini, Research Scholar, VTU Research Centre, Department of Management Studies, The Oxford College of Engineering, Bengaluru.
Dr.K. Tharaka Rami Reddy, Professor& Head, Department of Management Studies, The Oxford College of Engineering, Bengaluru.
ABSTRACT:
It can be exceedingly difficult for women doctors to maintain a healthy work-life- balance because they are more stressed compared to those in other professions. The number of female doctors is rapidly growing in corporate and government hospitals. Heavy job stress causes tension frequently, yet for the situation to turn out well, work-life- balance is essential and it intimately intertwined act of delicate balance between one's personal and professional trajectories. Their employment involves several challenges, including night shifts, extended shifts, shorter breaks, and intense work pressure. The research was conducted to shed light on the challenges faced by women doctors and to close a gap in our understanding of the work-life balance issues that these women face. Women doctors are more likely to work hard and provide excellent treatment when they are surrounded by a positive work and home culture. Therefore, it's important to examine ways to help female doctors to achieve a better work-life balance by identifying the numerous elements that stress out their lifestyles, in hospital setting. The research report is based on secondary data gathered from already published literature reviews, current research papers, surveys, websites, blogs, and articles. The methodology used in the study is conceptual and descriptive. According to the results, work-life harmony of women doctors is affected by both personal and professional sources of stress. In addition to highlighting several research gaps in the stress sector, the paper included numerous suggestions to aid in achieving a better work-life balance for women doctors.
Keywords: personal life, professional life, stress, women doctors, work-life-balance.