Evaluating Occupational Stress in Surgeons and Musicians: A Multi-modal Pilot Study Using Wearable EEG, Biomarker Analysis and Validated Questionnaires
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Summary
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: * 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 pre- and 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: * Baseline levels of anxiet…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
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 *…
Interventions
- BehavioralOccupational Stress in Surgeons and Musicians
Participants will complete 5 questionnaires about participants demographics, burnout rates, and anxiety levels after participants consent to this study. These questionnaires will be sent to participants via email and should take about 15-20 minutes to complete.
Location
- MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, Texas