Endoscopic practice is a demanding activity that may generate substantial stress among healthcare professionals due to the technical complexity of procedures, the associated cognitive load, and the high level of responsibility inherent to these interventions. This study aims to analyze the psychological impact of endoscopy by assessing several dimensions, including procedural stress, anticipatory anxiety, and professional satisfaction, in relation to individual and occupational characteristics of endoscopists.

An observational study was conducted among healthcare professionals involved in endoscopic procedures. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire including demographic variables (age, sex, city, years of experience, practice of physical activity, caffeine consumption, smoking habits) and elements related to endoscopy workflow organization (number of staff in rotation, years of endoscopic experience).Stress and satisfaction were assessed using the New Job Stress Scale and the Job Satisfaction Score, adapted to endoscopic practice. The questionnaire consisted of multiple items rated on a 1-to-5 Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree, 5 = strongly agree), and scores were summed. Higher scores reflected greater levels of work-related stress or job satisfaction.

Preliminary results included 27 participants: 22 residents, 3 professors/attending physicians, and 2 nurses, with respective endoscopic experience of 1 year ( 0–2 years), 5 years ( 4.5–5.5 years), and 1 year and 7 months ( 11 months–2 years and 3 months). A total of 48.1% of participants were aged between 25 and 31 years.On a 1-to-10 scale, procedural stress had a median value of 6.5 ( 3–9) among residents, 9 ( 7–9.5) among professors/attending physicians, and 6 ( 5.5–6.5) among nurses. Anticipatory anxiety scores were 6 ( 5–9.75), 7 ( 4.5–8.5), and 5, respectively. Technical proficiency at the end of training was self-rated at 6 ( 1–7) out of 10.According to the New Job Stress Scale, the “work overload” section had a mean score of 15.1 ± 7.7 out of 30, the “ambiguity with healthcare personnel” section a score of 14.4 ± 5.8 out of 20, and the “professional relationships and support” section a score of 9.1 ± 4.1 out of 20.The Job Satisfaction Score showed an overall mean satisfaction of 8.67 ± 3.81 out of 15, and satisfaction regarding the work environment was 7.67 ± 3.14 out of 15.

This study highlights the psychological impact of endoscopic practice, with varying degrees of stress and satisfaction according to professional status, experience, and working conditions. These findings emphasize the importance of optimizing organizational strategies to improve practitioners’ well-being and enhance the acquisition of endoscopic skills. Better stress management within endoscopic practice may contribute to increased professional satisfaction and ultimately improve the quality of patient care.