Overview
To learn about occupational stress among surgeons and musicians by integrating psychological assessments, neurophysiological measures, and biomarkers.
Description
Primary Objectives • To assess the change in occupational stress among surgeons and musicians by measuring physiological and psychological stress markers.
- Endpoints
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- Changes in salivary cortisol levels (before and after surgeries for surgeons and live public performances for musicians).
- Changes in State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-Short (STAI-S) scores (administered preand post-surgery/performance).
SECONDARY OBJECTIVES AND ENDPOINTS
• Assessing and comparing anxiety and burnout, based on the MBI, STAI-T, M-PAS, and SCAT, in surgeons and musicians
- Endpoints
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- Baseline levels of anxiety and burnout measured using the MBI, M-PAS, STAI-T, and SCAT.
- Emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment from the MBI in both groups.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adults aged 18 years and older
- Professional musicians (i.e., those with academic or orchestral appointments) or MD Anderson Neurosurgeons
- For Musicians only: You will have a musical performance within three months of study enrollment.
For Neurosurgeons only: You will perform a surgical procedure within three months of study enrollment.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Individuals who are unable to provide informed consent
- Individuals diagnosed with severe cognitive impairments, severe psychiatric disorders, or hearing or visual impairments that could affect participation
- Individuals previously enrolled in the study
- Non-English-speaking musicians and/or surgeons