An Empirical Evaluation of an Expanded Nursing Stress Scale

2000 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan E. French ◽  
Rhonda Lenton ◽  
Vivienne Walters ◽  
John Eyles
Keyword(s):  
Death And Dying ◽  
Empirical Evaluation ◽  
Strong Support ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Work Settings ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Nursing Stress ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Related Stress

In the study of work-related stress among nurses, the Nursing Stress Scale (NSS) is the best known and most widely used scale. This article presents an overview of the NSS and its use, and describes the development of an expanded instrument (ENSS) to measure sources and frequency of stress perceived by nurses. Findings are based on a random sample of 2,280 nurses in Ontario working in a wide range of work settings. Pretests for the study indicated that an expanded version of the NSS was necessary in order to adequately measure sources of stress among nurses. The sources of stress comprised nine subscales—death and dying, conflict with physicians, inadequate preparation, problems with peers, problems with supervisors, workload, uncertainty concerning treatment, patients and their families, and discrimination. Confirmatory factor analyses, run on two randomly selected halves of the sample, came close to meeting standard criteria levels. The alpha coefficients of eight of the subscales were .70 or higher, and concurrent and construct validity assessments provided strong support for the expanded NSS.

Work-Related Stress Scale

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica M. McCutcheon ◽  
Melanie A. Morrison
Keyword(s):  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Stress

Validating Vocational Rehabilitation-Service-Related Stress Scale (VRSS) for Vocational Rehabilitation Service Providers in Japan

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-114
Author(s):  
Mahoro Ishihara ◽  
Jun Yaeda ◽  
Mayu Fujikawa ◽  
Nobuko Sunami ◽  
Isao Wakabayashi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Rehabilitation Service ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Service ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Stress

The purpose of this study was to validate the Vocational Rehabilitation-Service-Related Stress Scale (VRSS) with a sample of 429 vocational rehabilitation (VR) service personnel in Japan. Exploratory factor analysis was employed to determine the structure of the VRSS, and confirmatory factor analysis showed that the four-factor model had a good model fit. The internal consistency reliability of the VRSS, as measured by Cronbach's alpha, was .90. Results indicated that the VRSS is a valid and reliable measure that can be used to examine occupational stress in VR personnel. Work-related stress and quality assurance issues that pertain to the delivery of VR services are discussed.

Single-item measures of stress during work- and private time in healthcare workers

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Jonas Vinstrup ◽  
Kenneth Jay ◽  
Markus Due Jakobsen ◽  
Lars L. Andersen
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Private Life ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Single Item ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Time Stress ◽  
Related Stress

BACKGROUND: While the psychosocial work environment within the hospital sector is a topic of great debate, surveys assessing stress often do not differentiate between stress related to work- and private life. Identifying risk factors associated with these domains of daily life would help improve policies as well as target relevant treatment options. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate associations between stress during to work- and private time with Cohen’s Perceived Stress Scale (CPSS). METHODS: Perceived stress was assessed by the full version of CPSS (scores 0–40) as well as by two single-item questions related to stress related to work- and private life, respectively. Associations between these single-items and CPSS were modelled using general linear models controlling for lifestyle factors. RESULTS: Overall, stress due to both work- and private time was strongly associated with CPSS scores. In the full population (n = 3,600), “never experiencing stress” during both work- and private time was associated with low stress scores (6.0, 95%CI 5.1–6.9). “Never experiencing” work-related stress but experiencing private time stress “very often” was associated with high stress scores (22.4, CI 19.8–25.1). Likewise, experiencing work-related stress “very often” but “never experiencing” private time stress was also associated with high stress scores (22.2, CI 20.3–24.2). Lastly, Spearman’s r between the full CPSS and the two single-item questions about work- and private time stress were 0.62 (p <  0.0001) and 0.52 (p <  0.0001), respectively, while the two items were only weakly correlated (r = 0.32). CONCLUSION: The present study shows that perceived stress due to both work and private time is strongly associated with Cohen’s Perceived Stress Scale scores. The results illustrate the feasibility of using single-item questions related to work- and private time in identifying domain-specific risk factors for psychosocial stress.

Work-Related Stress Scale

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Ehring ◽  
Saiqa Razik ◽  
Paul M. G. Emmelkamp
Keyword(s):  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Stress

Work Related Stress and its Effect on Mental Health among employees of Ain Shams University Hospitals

QJM ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 114 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Noha M Ibrahim ◽  
Mohsen A Gadallah ◽  
Sahar K Kandil ◽  
Dina A. Gamal El-Din
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Work Conditions ◽  
Workplace Stress ◽  
University Hospitals ◽  
Depression Anxiety Stress Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Stress

Abstract Background Work related stress reduces the overall mental and physical wellbeing of employees. Workers in health industry are more prone to work stress than any other workplace. Many researches were conducted among health-care professionals, but not among hospital employees who are not involved in the direct patient’s care. Objectives This study was aiming to measure the prevalence of work related stress among employees of Ain Shams University Hospitals, to determine its risk factors and to measure its effect on the occurrence of depression, anxiety and stress. Method A cross-sectional study was conducted upon a sample of employees in Ain Shams University Hospitals, working in the same job for at least one year and not involved in direct patient’s care. Employees were interviewed using the “workplace stress scale”, the “Depression Anxiety Stress Scale DASS-21”, and the “socioeconomic status scale for health research in Egypt” by El-Gilany. Results The study included 462 participants, their age ranged from 18 to 59 years (mean ± SD: 43.4 ± 10.9), 171(37%) were males and 291 (63%) were females, and the majority were in the middle and high social class (79.2% and 16.9%) respectively). Most of the employee experienced work-related stress: 40 (87.7%) of them, the moderate, severe, and dangerous levels were 32.3%, 22.5% and 7.6% respectively. Work-related stress was significantly associated with job category with engineers were the least stressed (50%) and workers were the most (94.1%). The majority of participants suffered any of the three mental ill-health and the frequency of depression, anxiety and stress (312 (67.5), 319 (69.0) and 239 (51.7) respectively). Severe/extremely severe levels of depression, anxiety and stress were observed among 20.8%, 34.6% and 17.6% of participants respectively. Work related stress was significantly associated with the three mental ill-health status. Conclusion This study revealed a high level of workrelated stress among hospital employee who are not involved in patient’s care with around fifth of them suffered severe levels of mental ill-health. Occupational stress resulted mainly from inadequate control over work duties and unpleasant or unsafe work conditions.

Work Engagement and Resiliency Impact the Relationship Between Nursing Stress and Burnout

2019 ◽  
Vol 123 (5) ◽  
pp. 1835-1853
Author(s):  
Melanie D. Hetzel-Riggin ◽  
Brett A. Swords ◽  
Hau L. Tuang ◽  
Joshua M. Deck ◽  
Nicholas S. Spurgeon
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
Nursing Profession ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Nursing Stress ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
The Relationship

Nursing is a stressful occupation, and consequently, nurses are at risk for work-related burnout. This is highly problematic, as numerous negative consequences are associated with burnout. Most notably, burnout may result in nurses leaving the profession, thereby exacerbating the nursing shortage. The purpose of the present study was to advance the understanding of burnout in the nursing profession. Specifically, three types of work engagement (i.e., vigor, dedication, and absorption) and resiliency were hypothesized to mediate the relationship between work-related stress and burnout. Nurses and nursing students were recruited through a college and a state nursing association, and participants ( N =  76) completed a series of online surveys. Mediation models were assessed using multiple regression analyses and the bootstrapping method of testing indirect effects. Results indicated that vigor, dedication, absorption, and resiliency partially mediated the relationship between work-related stress and burnout, although the exact pattern of results varied depending on the specific type of burnout (Emotional Exhaustion, Depersonalization, and Reduced Personal Accomplishment). These results could be useful in helping to prevent burnout in the nursing profession and should be taken into consideration when designing employee training and support programs.

Educational Needs of Palliative Care Nurses in Quebec

2005 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Use Fillion ◽  
Martine Fortier ◽  
Richard L. Goupil
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Educational Needs ◽  
Quebec City ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Work Settings ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Related Stress

Education appears to be a useful strategy for improving quality of care and work-related stress management. The present study assesses the educational needs of palliative care nurses working in acute care hospitals (n=88) and CLSCs (Centre Local de Services Communautaires, home-based, n=109) of the larger Quebec City area. It also describes relationships between educational needs, psychological distress, and self-efficacy. Nurses were surveyed and compared on training needs, preferred learning format, as well as barriers and factors facilitating attendance to workshops. Similar educational needs were observed in both work settings. Crisis, stress, and emotion management were rated as the most useful topics, followed by nonpharmacological ways to manage pain. Preferred educational formats were lectures and group discussions. Attending free training sessions during work hours was described as the best way to promote participation. Educational needs were positively related to psychological distress, and negatively related to perceived self-efficacy in providing good palliative care.

scholarly journals A study of work-related stress among nurses in a tertiary care hospital in Goa

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 657 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shefalee Pai Vernekar ◽  
Hemangini Shah
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Death And Dying ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Services Delivery ◽  
Related Stress

Background: Nursing is, by its very nature, a stressful occupation. The role of nursing is associated with multiple and conflicting demands imposed by nurse supervisors and managers, and by medical and administrative staff. Such a situation appears to lead to work overload and possible to role conflict. This seriously impairs the provision of quality care and the efficacy of health services delivery. The objectives of the study were to determine the levels of work-related stress in nurses; to identify various sources of stress among nurses; to develop suitable recommendations based on the findings of the study.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among registered nurses working in wards of a tertiary care hospital, Goa wherein Expanded Nursing Stress Scale was used to assess level and sources of stress among them.Results: 59.3% of nurses experienced moderate. 36.8% severe, 2.4% experienced very severe stress. Highest mean score was in the area of death and dying subscale (2.35±0.61) and workload subscale (2.11±0.53). Nurses working in casualty and general wards were more stressed. Also, younger nurses were more stressed in dealing with death of a patient.Conclusions: Death of a patient and excessive workload were major contributors of stress. Stress reduction activities and measures to decrease workload will help in decreasing the stress at workplace. 

Towards a Theoretical Model of Aggregate Fatigue in Nursing

2018 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 1679-1683 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Flores ◽  
Farzan Sasangohar
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Phase ◽  
Chronic Fatigue ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Hospital Nursing ◽  
Healthcare Settings ◽  
Recovery Processes ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Holistic Understanding ◽  
Related Stress

Burnout among shiftwork personnel such as nurses are prevalent, and the evidence suggests an increasing trend of nurse drop out in complex healthcare settings. While nurses’ acute and chronic fatigue have been studied, current models of fatigue do not capture the pre-chronic phase we refer to as “aggregate fatigue” – the buildup of fatigue and stress exceeding the capacity for physiological and cognitive recovery processes. Understanding aggregate fatigue requires a holistic understanding of a wide range of contributors including sleep, work, non-work-related stress, cognitive load and other psychosocial factors. This paper proposes an integrated model of fatigue in hospital nursing and presents a comparison to the common models of fatigue and burnout. We use a narrative review of literature to ground this multi-attribute model of aggregate fatigue which may shed light on future methods to identify and mitigate fatigue build-up contributing to burnout.

scholarly journals A Study of Various classes of police officers in the traffic division of Ahmedabad and their Work Stress/Anxiety/Worry

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehul Mahendrabhai Patel
Keyword(s):  
Job Stress ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Psychometric Method ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
Job Related Stress ◽  
The City ◽  
Group 1

The following study was conducted to study the work related stress and its effect on the police officers working in the traffic division of Ahmedabad city, Gujarat, India. For this the sample selected was Constables and Head Constables who held an experience of 1-5 years of duty (60 samples) and 10-15 years of duty (60 samples). The total samples in the population was 120 (N=120). The samples were selected from a variety of regions throughout the city of Ahmedabad. To measure the job related stress, the Job Stress Scale was used which was developed by A. K. Shrivastava and M. M. Sinha. The psychometric method used for statistical analysis was the ‘t’ test. The study showed that the second group (10-15 years experience) showed less work related stress than the first group (1-5 years experience); in both the classes of officers, that is, constables and head constables.

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