scholarly journals Influence of nursing staff working hours on the stress level during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional online survey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuela Hoedl ◽  
Silvia Bauer ◽  
Doris Eglseer
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Working as a nurse means being responsive and highly accountable 24/7 and to be able to offer high-quality care, specifically during pandemics. Studies have shown that the average number of working hours per week is a significant predictor of stress and that the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the nurses stress levels. Objective: Therefore, we investigated (1) if a change had occurred in the nurses working hours during the COVID-19 pandemic as compared to the hours employed and (2) the influence of the nursing staffs working hours during COVID-19 pandemic on the perceived level of stress. Design: We used an online survey in this Austrian cross-sectional study, distributed using a snowball sampling method. Participants and methods: In the online survey, we asked the nurses many relevant questions, including how many hours they are employed per week and how many hours they had worked on average per week since the outbreak of COVID-19. We used the Perceived Stress scale to measure stress level among these nurses. Data were collected between mid-May and mid-July 2020. Results: Three-quarters of the 2600 participating nurses reported changes in their working hours during the COVID-19 pandemic. The nursing staffs hours of employment were statistically significantly associated with their average number of working hours during the COVID-19 pandemic. About two-thirds of the nurses who were employed either less than 10 hours or for 31-40 hours worked for more than 40 hours. Most of the nurses experienced a moderate level of stress. We identified a statistically significant association between increasing the number of working hours per week and the nurses perceived stress level. In addition, 15% of the nurses who had worked more than 40 hours reported experiencing a high level of stress. In addition, we found that nurses who worked more hours during the pandemic experienced higher stress than nurses who reduced their working hours or kept the same working hours. Conclusions: We found a statistically significant association between an increase in the nursing staffs working hours and their level of stress. We believe that these results reflect the negative consequences of prolonged working hours. For this reason, a (inter-)national discussion is needed on the topic of restricting the working hours of healthcare workers during such pandemics. This discussion can improve the health and safety of the health care workers, the patients, as well as members of the general population.

scholarly journals Influence of nursing staff working hours on stress levels during the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuela Hoedl ◽  
Silvia Bauer ◽  
Doris Eglseer
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stress Levels

Abstract Background Working as a nurse means being able to provide high-quality care 24/7. Studies have shown that the average number of working hours per week is a significant predictor of stress and that the severity of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has increased the nurses’ stress levels. Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of the nursing staff’s working hours during the COVID-19 pandemic on the perceived level of stress. Method We carried out an online cross-sectional survey and measured the stress level with the perceived stress scale. Results Most of the nurses experienced a moderate level of stress. We identified a statistically significant association between increased numbers of working hours per week and the nurses’ perceived stress level. In addition, 15% of the nurses who had worked more than 40 h reported experiencing a high level of stress. Conclusion These results reflect the negative consequences of prolonged working hours. For this reason, a (inter)national discussion is needed on the topic of restricting the working hours of healthcare workers during such pandemics. This discussion can improve the health and safety of healthcare workers, patients and members of the general population.

scholarly journals Experiences of receiving and providing maternity care during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia: A five-cohort cross-sectional comparison

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. e0248488
Author(s):  
Zoe Bradfield ◽  
Karen Wynter ◽  
Yvonne Hauck ◽  
Vidanka Vasilevski ◽  
Lesley Kuliukas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Maternity Care ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical Practitioners ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Service Redesign ◽  
New Evidence ◽  
The Way

Introduction The global COVID-19 pandemic has radically changed the way health care is delivered in many countries around the world. Evidence on the experience of those receiving or providing maternity care is important to guide practice through this challenging time. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in Australia. Five key stakeholder cohorts were included to explore and compare the experiences of those receiving or providing care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Women, their partners, midwives, medical practitioners and midwifery students who had received or provided maternity care from March 2020 onwards in Australia were recruited via social media and invited to participate in an online survey released between 13th May and 24th June 2020; a total of 3701 completed responses were received. Findings While anxiety related to COVID-19 was high among all five cohorts, there were statistically significant differences between the responses from each cohort for most survey items. Women were more likely to indicate concern about their own and family’s health and safety in relation to COVID-19 whereas midwives, doctors and midwifery students were more likely to be concerned about occupational exposure to COVID-19 through working in a health setting than those receiving care through attending these environments. Midwifery students and women’s partners were more likely to respond that they felt isolated because of the changes to the way care was provided. Despite concerns about care received or provided not meeting expectations, most respondents were satisfied with the quality of care provided, although midwives and midwifery students were less likely to agree. Conclusion This paper provides a unique exploration and comparison of experiences of receiving and providing maternity care during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia. Findings are useful to support further service changes and future service redesign. New evidence provided offers unique insight into key stakeholders’ experiences of the rapid changes to health services.

scholarly journals Study on stress among software professionals in Madhapur area of Hyderabad, Telangana

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. 4062
Author(s):  
Vimala Thomas ◽  
Y. Sai Krishna ◽  
K. J. Kishore Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Perceived Stress Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Software Professionals ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Stress Work

Background: Stress is inescapable part of modern life, where workplace is becoming a volatile stress factory for most employees. Occupational stress/work stress/job stress can occur when there is discrepancy between the demands of the environment/workplace and an individual’s ability to carry out and complete these demands. There is paramount need to address the factors which are leading to stress at the earliest since they are increasing rapidly. The objectives of the study were to determine the levels of stress among software professionals and to determine its association with key socio-demographic variables and with working environment.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among software professionals working in Madhapur area of Hyderabad using self-administered, pre-designed and pre-tested questionnaire after taking informed consent. Data was analyzed using MS Excel and Epi Info software.Results: Among the study participants, 71.5% were males and 28.5% were females. Mean age of the study participants was 34.04±7.52 years. Around 45.25% were having low stress, 33.5% moderate stress and only 21.25% had high stress according to perceived stress scale. Significant association was found between stress and age, type of family, marital status, gender and working hours per day.Conclusions: In the study, most of them were having low stress according to perceived stress scale. Females were having high stress compared to males. Software professionals have to be educated on factors which are leading to stress to prevent its adverse effects. 

scholarly journals Perceived Stress in a Gender Perspective: A Survey in a Population of Unemployed Subjects of Southern Italy

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chiara Costa ◽  
Giusi Briguglio ◽  
Stefania Mondello ◽  
Michele Teodoro ◽  
Manuela Pollicino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
Stressful Life Events ◽  
Transition Period ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stress And Health

Stressful life events, are differently handled by women and men. This study evaluates gender differences in perceived stress and health status among a sample of subjects going through a transition period from unemployment to work. This cross-sectional study enrolled 395 participants, 245 men (62%) and 150 (38%) women, between 19 and 67 years, that were going to be hired for a 6-month contract. Before being employed, all participants underwent a mandatory protocol consisting in a general medical check. Stress assessment was performed by using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). Most of the participants (68%) showed normal to low perceived stress level. But dividing the sample by gender, out of the remaining 32% with medium to high stress level, 11% male subjects and 22.7% females reported high perceived stress values. We found mean PSS values that are overlapping with those in the general population of developed countries. This study does not suggest an association between perceived stress and health or social parameters. However, our results highlight that the female gender is associated with higher stress level, pointing out the relevance of specific and designed interventions in the context of health promotion programs, especially in order to mitigate stress in more susceptible subjects.

Perceived stress and its relationship with the body composition of undergraduate students of a medical college in Nigeria.

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayoola Ibifubara Aiyegbusi ◽  
Sunday Rufus Akinbo ◽  
Oluwadamilola Bolarinwa Adebisi
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Muscle Mass ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
Visceral Fat ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Relationships

Background: Stress among medical undergraduates has been reported to be on the increase with subsequent tendency towards obesity. However, the association between perceived stress and body composition has yet to be determined.Objective: This cross-sectional study was undertaken to determine the relationship between perceived stress and body composition among undergraduates of the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria.Methods: Three hundred and twenty-nine apparently healthy undergraduates (165 males and 164 females) with ages between 17 to 35 years participated in the study. Physical characteristics such as weight, height, body mass index (BMI), and body composition indices were measured using standard procedures. Questionnaires were administered to assess the levels of perceived stress of the participants. The data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation and Spearman’s Correlation Coefficient analysis.Results: The mean stress level was low (27.33 ± 10.60). There were significant relationships between the body composition indices and perceived stress with visceral fat having the strongest relationship (p = 0.004) while BMI had the least correlation (p = 0.037). There were also significant relationships between age, gender and body composition indices. The percentage muscle mass, visceral fat, and body fat had significant relationships with the gender of the participants.Conclusion: Visceral fat, BMI, and percentage muscle mass increased with an increase in perceived stress level, and females had a lower level of perceived stress than males.

Relationship between Stress Perceived and Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Intensive Care Nurses During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

2022 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 217-230
Author(s):  
Tuğba Menekli ◽  
Runida Doğan ◽  
Erman Yıldız
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
Gastrointestinal Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Intensive Care Nurses ◽  
Gi Symptoms

The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between perceived stress and gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms during the COVID-19 outbreak in the intensive care unit (ICU) nurses. This cross-sectional study was conducted with 170 nurses working in the ICUs of a hospital in eastern Turkey. Descriptive, chi-square and multiple linear regression analyses were used to analyze data. In the last three months, 48.2% of the nurses had complaints such as heartburn, 44.1% abdominal distension, 41.7% diarrhea/ constipation. The mean perceived stress level experienced by the nurses was found to be 29.30±5.73. Results from regression analysis included perceived stress score, gender, perceived health status, diet, having been infected with COVID-19 before and risk degree of the ICU in question in terms of COVID-19 revealed a statistically significant associated with scores obtained from GI symptoms. Perceived stress level, health perception status, having been infected with COVID-19 before and the high-risk status of the intensive care unit in question for COVID-19 were predictive factors for the occurrence of gastrointestinal symptoms. These findings may provide a basis for creating a healthy work environment where factors contributing to work-related stress are reduced and coping strategies are developed. Keywords: gastrointestinal symptoms, intensive care, nurses, stress

scholarly journals Athletic Administrators' Reporting of Emergency Preparedness Regarding Policies and Procedures in [State] Secondary Schools.

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Emergency Preparedness ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The State ◽  
Heat Illness ◽  
Athletic Administrators ◽  
Cross Sectional

ABSTRACT Context: Secondary schools that offer school-sponsored athletic events should follow best-practice guidelines to provide policies that promote student health and safety. Objective: To assess emergency preparedness from the perspective of athletic administrators (AAs) in [State] secondary schools. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Online survey. Patients or Other Participants: Ninety-eight AAs from [State] completed the survey (age=45.33 ± 10.22 years, years as an AA= 9.37 ± 8.14, years in current role=7.72 ± 7.09). Intervention(s): Six-section survey, with questions about access to ATs, emergency action plans (EAPs), Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED), concussions and heat illness. Main outcome measures (s): Descriptive statistics (percentages and frequencies) were reported. Relative risk was calculated to compare schools with and without access to athletic trainers (ATs) (P<.05). Results: Most respondents (76.5%, n = 75/98) reported their school had access to a licensed AT. The majority had a written EAP (83.3%, n = 70/84), but less than half (39.2%, n = 31/79) reviewed it annually and less than 10% (n=6/85) reported practicing it each year. All respondents (100%, n = 78/78) reported having an AED on campus. All respondents (n = 77/77) reported that they were familiar with the [State] High School Athletic Association's (XHSAA) concussion policy and had a concussion guideline in place. Many respondents (95.9%, n = 71/74) reported being familiar with the XHSAA's heat illness policy, but over half (62.1%, n = 41/66) reported not having a heat policy in place at their school. Conclusions: Most respondents indicated their school has access to ATs, follows the state-mandated concussion guidelines, and has an AED. Although participants reported having written EAPs in place, there were low levels of annual EAP review and practice. These results suggest schools would benefit from educational opportunities to improve safety policies.

scholarly journals Occupational Stress among Nigerian Orthodontists and Orthodontic Residents: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 195-204
Author(s):  
Elfleda A. Aikins ◽  
Adaeze N. Anosike ◽  
Tolulase Abosede Yemitan
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Long Working Hours ◽  
Practice Characteristics ◽  
Severity Scores

Background: The job of the orthodontist involves long working hours and interaction with each patient for many years before the conclusion of treatment thus orthodontists may experience peculiar levels of stress.  Occupational stress has been proven to have negative consequences and can result in not only burnout but also hypertension and even suicide. The aim of this study was to assess the areas of orthodontic practice that cause stress among orthodontists and orthodontic residents practicing in Nigeria as well as to evaluate various personal and practice characteristics that affect these reports of occupational stress. Methods: Data was collected over a three-month period using an online self-administered modified version of the Occupational Stress Questionnaire which was sent through the Nigerian Association of Orthodontists WhatsApp group and to the personal emails of all members. Data was collated and analysed using SPSS version 21. Results: A total of 69 (71% response rate) responses were received. Males and older orthodontists experienced higher levels of stress. Seven items had mean severity scores equal to or greater than 3.75 and were considered the most concerning stressors in orthodontic practice. These included “Lack of patient compliance with treatment instructions is painful” and “Treating a case with an unfavorable prognosis is disturbing”. Conclusions: The most concerning stressors in orthodontic practice as perceived by Nigerian orthodontists and orthodontic residents are those related to time management and patient motivation.

scholarly journals Perceived Stress of Infertile Couples (Male, Female) and the Factors Affecting It

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Sima Mirzaei-Moghadam ◽  
Farzane Zaheri ◽  
Leila Hasheminasab ◽  
Daem Roshani
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Infertile Men ◽  
Mental Problems ◽  
Social Support Scale ◽  
Infertile Couples

Background and Objectives: In addition to physical and mental problems caused by perception of being impotent, social reactions in the society, and the economic and emotional burden of medical costs, infertility causes emotions such as fear, depression, guilty conscience, denial and uncertainty about the future. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 560 infertile couples referring to the Kurdistan Infertility Diagnosis and Therapeutic Center in 1397. Data were collected using a demographic checklist, Newton's Perceived Stress Questionnaire, and a Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale. Results: The results showed that gender variables, infertility factor and social support had a significant impact on perceived stress in infertile couples (P <0.05). Additionally, if other variables persist, as social support increases, the perceived stress decreases in the infertile couples. For the infertility cause variable, the stress levels of those who were the infertile spouse were high and the stress of the group whose wife was the infertile spouse was low, and those who were still not certain about the cause of infertility had a lower level of stress. Conclusion: According to the results of this study, the perceived stress level in infertile men is more than infertile women and the perceived stress level of respondents who were infertile themselves was more than other factors.

ROLE OF ANAESTHETIST IN POST ANAESTHESIA VISIT - QUESTIONNAIRE STUDY AMONG ANAESTHESIOLOGISTS

2021 ◽  
pp. 26-28
Author(s):  
Manjula Devi S ◽  
Ravi Madhusudhana
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Care Pathway ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Operative Care ◽  
Anaesthesia Service ◽  
Clinical Care Pathway

Background The role of anaesthetist has increased tremendously from just being in the operative team to the recovery of the patient in the post-operative period. The recovery without any complication requires multidisciplinary team which should be embedded in a clinical care pathway with focus on enhancing patient recovery. Objectives: To evaluate the need for post anaesthesia visit, among Anaesthesiologists to improve the post-operative and post anaesthesia quality care. Methodology: This was a cross sectional study conducted among 275 anaesthesiologists by an online survey using a validated pretested questionnaire Results: Majority of the study participants were males. 92.4 % had regular post-anaesthesia service available in their hospitals. More than 70% of the patients had post-operative visits. Majority of the post-operative visit was on the day of surgery and on the rst post-operative day. Conclusion: It is the responsibility of the anaesthesiologist to guarantee that patients have completely recovered from the given anaesthesia and to detect and treat any probable anaesthetic-related complications. Hence, a post-operative care team involving the surgeons and anaesthetist can alleviate the complications, shorten the duration of hospital stay and improved recovery.

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