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Evaluation of a stress reduction programme for active surgeons using wearable technology.

Description 
Stress and the ways that medical professional deal with it has received a renewed interest in recent times With novel wearable technology the stress levels of an individual can be monitored and different factors that affect it can be determined The aim of this project is the establishment of a baseline stress level for surgeons of various seniority and also speciality. Once established a targeted intervention will be occur and its impact assessed
Essential criteria: 
Minimum entry requirements can be found here: https://www.monash.edu/admissions/entry-requirements/minimum
Keywords 
Surgical stress, Quality of life, professional triggers, paediatric
School 
School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health / Hudson Institute of Medical Research » Paediatrics
School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health / Hudson Institute of Medical Research » Surgery - Monash Medical Centre
Available options 
PhD/Doctorate
Masters by research
BMedSc(Hons)
Time commitment 
Full-time
Part-time
Top-up scholarship funding available 
No
Physical location 
Monash Health Translation Precinct (Monash Medical Centre)
Co-supervisors 
Assoc Prof 
Chris Kimber

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