JOURNAL OF LIAONING TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
(NATURAL SCIENCE EDITION)
LIAONING GONGCHENG JISHU DAXUE XUEBAO (ZIRAN KEXUE BAN)
辽宁工程技术大学学报（自然科学版）
SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF ASSESSMENT OF OCCUPATIOAL STRESS, ANXIETY, DEPRESSION AND METABOLIC SYNDROME AMONG OPERATING THEATRE PERSONNEL IN TERTIARY HEALTHCARE INSTITUTIONS EKITI STATE
OLOWOLAJU, Olutola Florence, Prof. AKPOR, Oluwaseyi Abiodun, Dr. BAMIGBOYE, Theresa Olaitan, OMOWOLE, Oluwatoyin Omotayo, AROWOSOLA, Foluke Ebunoye, MONDE, Comfort Kehinde, AYEDUN, Tosin Olusola, ABDULMALIK, Nihinlola Ajoke,
Abstract
This study systematically reviewed occupational stress, anxiety, depression, and metabolic syndrome among operating theatre personnel in tertiary institutions in Ekiti State. A search of MEDLINE, PubMed, Scopus, CINHL, and AJOL was conducted for studies published in English between 2016 and 2022, using keywords such as occupational stress, anxiety, depression, metabolic syndrome, coping strategies, and prevalence. Eighteen out of 40 studies met the quality assessment criteria, comprising 17 quantitative and one qualitative study. Findings revealed a high prevalence of occupational stress, anxiety, and depression among operating theatre personnel in both developed and developing countries, with increased rates during the COVID-19 pandemic. Metabolic syndrome and its components were also highly prevalent among theatre personnel and other professionals. Common coping strategies included planning ahead, prioritizing, and problem-solving. Occupational stress led to psychological and physical health issues such as anxiety, depression, fatigue, headaches, and musculoskeletal problems, ultimately reducing productivity. Solutions include increasing staff numbers to manage workload, providing education on stress management and coping strategies, conducting regular health assessments, and fostering a supportive work environment. Despite efforts to mitigate these challenges, many operating theatre personnel continue to experience occupational stress, anxiety, depression, and metabolic syndrome due to high job demands and limited resources, necessitating comprehensive interventions to safeguard their well-being.
Keywords: Occupational stress, Anxiety, Depression, Metabolic syndrome, Coping strategies, Healthcare personnel