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Indian Journal of Medical Sciences
Medknow Publications on behalf of Indian Journal of Medical Sciences Trust
ISSN: 0019-5359 EISSN: 0019-5359
Vol. 57, No. 10, 2003, pp. 431-436
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Bioline Code: ms03027
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Indian Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol. 57, No. 10, 2003, pp. 431-436
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COMPARISON OF TEMPERAMENT AND CHARACTER PROFILES OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS AND SURGEONS: A PRELIMINARY STUDY
S Mitra, P K Sinha, K K Gombar, D Basu
Abstract
Background: Given the high levels of stress in anesthesiologists and also their close working liaison with surgeons, it may be worthwhile to compare the personality profiles of these two groups of professionals.
Aim: To compare the personality profiles of surgeons and anesthesiologists, using a well-standardized and validated instrument.
Settings and Design: Survey (cross-sectional) on surgeons and anesthesiologists working in several medical institutes in India.
Material & Methods: The self-report Temperament and Character Inventory, 125-item version (TCI-125) was mailed out to an incidental sample of surgeons and anesthesiologists working in medical institutes in India. Of the 200 questionnaires sent (100 to anesthesiologists and surgeons each), 93 completed responses were returned (46 anesthesiologists, 47 surgeons; return rate 46.5%).
Statistical Analysis: Student's unpaired 't' test; P<0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results: The mean scores of anesthesiologists vis-à-vis surgeons on the various temperament dimensions were Novelty seeking: 8.6 vs. 9.2; Harm avoidance: 7.3 vs. 8.1; Reward dependence: 8.1 vs. 8.0; and Persistence: 3.0 vs. 3.1, respectively. Similar scores for the character dimensions were Self-directedness: 16.9 vs. 15.9; Cooperativeness: 17.5 vs. 16.5; and Self-transcendence: 7.0 vs. 6.7, respectively. There was no significant difference between the surgeons and anesthesiologists on any of the temperament and character variables of personality chosen for the study.
Conclusion: Personality measures did not differ significantly between surgeons and anesthesiologists in this preliminary investigation. If replicated on a larger and more representative sample, the findings have clinical relevance to improve the working relationship between these two groups of closely working professionals.
Keywords
Anesthesiologists, Surgeons, Personality
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