A look at telemedical agents in the face of psychosocial vulnerability and work stress in telemedicine

Authors

  • Julio Rodrigo Morillo Cano
  • Alisson Daniela Navarrete Medina
  • Edmundo Daniel Navarrete Arboleda
  • María Belén Morillo Chamorro

Keywords:

Risk factors, mental well-being, work performance, medical care

Abstract

Job stress in telemedicine agents has become a growing concern within the occupational health field, driven by the increase in demand for telemedicine services. This study seeks to identify and analyze the psychosocial factors that contribute to stress in these professionals, given that they face constant interactions with vulnerable patients, real-time problems, and a complex workload in a virtual environment. The main objective was to determine how these variables affect the mental and emotional well-being of telemedical agents. A non-experimental correlational study was carried out with a sample of 91 telemedical agents from a hospital in Quito. Two evaluation tools were used: the Risk Factors at Work Test and the ILO-WHO Work Stress Scale, to measure exposure to psychosocial factors and the level of work stress, respectively. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques, including Kendall's non-parametric Tau-b test. The results revealed the correlation between psychosocial risk factors and work stress, indicating a significant relationship between both. This study highlights the urgent need to address psychosocial factors in the telemedicine environment, implementing strategies to reduce work overload, improve working conditions, and strengthen social support. The creation of workplace wellness programs and stress management training is recommended to promote a healthier and more efficient work environment for telemedical agents.

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Published

2024-12-27

How to Cite

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Morillo Cano JR, Navarrete Medina AD, Navarrete Arboleda ED, Morillo Chamorro MB. A look at telemedical agents in the face of psychosocial vulnerability and work stress in telemedicine. Rev Cubana Inv Bioméd [Internet]. 2024 Dec. 27 [cited 2025 Dec. 7];43. Available from: https://revibiomedica.sld.cu/index.php/ibi/article/view/3710