Emotional stress in medical students from the National Autonomous University of Mexico

Alba Brenda Daniel Guerrero; Carlos Arturo Rodríguez Reyna; Sara Morales López; Arantxa Pizá Aragón

2017, Number 3

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Rev Hum Med 2017; 17 (3)

Emotional stress in medical students from the National Autonomous University of Mexico

Daniel GAB, Rodríguez RCA, Morales LS, Pizá AA

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ABSTRACT

This study was conducted with the aim of assessing the impact of emotional stress in the appropriate decision-making and quality medical practice of fifth year medical students from the Faculty of Medicine of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). It was used an assessment list for cardiopulmonary resuscitation simulation competence and a Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) Questionnaire was used to assess feelings, attitudes and professional wear and tear. Results show those who were exposed to a greater number of recent tasks and to greater stress were more likely to make medical mistakes while making decisions and learning.