Abstract

The stress can be beneficial, if it is in moderate level. On the other hand, excessive stress can lead to cognition deterioration. In the present study, we made an attempt to bring out impact of Perceived Stress on Cognition among Clinical and Non-clinical Medical Professionals in Tertiary care Hospital in Indore city. 45 Clinical and 45 Non-clinical medical professionals (Doctors) of age group 25-65 years, participated in this study. For assessment of perceived stress, we use Cohen’s Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10) version, and for cognitive function assessment modified Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) scale were used. There is a significant impact of Perceived stress on Cognitive function in case of Clinical medical professionals. The impact is negative (beta= - 0.681) and significant, means 1% increase in stress level, decreases 0.68% cognitive function. Also, there is a significant impact of Perceived stress on Cognitive function in case of Non-clinical medical professionals. The impact is negative (beta = - 0.297) and significant (p = 0.036 < 0.050), means 1% change in stress causes - 0.297% change in cognitive function. On comparing the beta value of Clinical Medical professionals (beta = - 0.687) and Non-clinical Medical Professional (beta = - 0.297), 1% change in perceived stress affect more i.e., - 0.687% to Clinical medical professionals than Non-clinical medical professional which is - 0.297%. Reasons for this more cognition decline in Clinical Medical Professionals compared to Non-clinical Medical Professionals, is mainly the overburden of duty.

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