Tolerance of ambiguity and psychological wellbeing in newly qualified doctors: An analysis over multiple time points
There appears to be a longitudinal relationship between lower tolerance of ambiguity and reduced psychological wellbeing in early career doctors within the UK. This study emphasises the importance of supporting all graduating doctors to navigate clinical ambiguity however further research is needed outside of the context of COVID-19.
Authors
- Thomas Gale (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4551-5860)
- Karen L. Mattick (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1800-773X)
- Jason Hancock (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6342-9555)
- Gillian Vance (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0895-4960)
- Obioha Chukwunyere Ukoumunne (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0551-9157)
- Bryan Burford (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4687-7556)
Institutions
- University of Exeter (GB)
- Devon Partnership NHS Trust (GB)
- NIHR Applied Research Collaboration South West Peninsula (GB)
- Newcastle University (GB)
- Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry (GB)
- University of Plymouth (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medical Education
- Published
- 2025-06-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/medu.15743
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 8.45
Funders
- National Institute for Health and Care Research
- Department of Health and Social Care