scholarly journals Factor Predicting the Use of Physical Restrain in Clinical Setting

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 166
Author(s):  
Abd Alhadi Hasan ◽  
Nasser Saeed Alshahrani ◽  
Mohammed Saber Alqarni
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Physical Restraint ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Psychiatric Nurses ◽  
Jeddah City ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Psychiatric Setting ◽  
Alternative Measures ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Related Stress

PURPOSE: The purpose of the study is to identify the factors predicting psychiatric nurses’ decision to use physical restraint in a clinical psychiatric setting in the Province of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. METHODS: A descriptive explanatory design was used. 110 nurses working in a psychiatric hospital in Jeddah city were recruited during the period 27th April to 29th June 2017. The outcome was assessed on the following scales: level of knowledge, occupational stress, working environment, nurses’ attitude toward use of physical restraint and nurses’ practice toward use of physical restraint. RESULTS: The study participants had sufficient knowledge about the use of physical restraint, experienced high levels of occupational stress, suffered an unproductive working environment and accepted attitudes and practice toward physical restraint. In addition, these variables significantly predicted the nurses’ use of physical restraint. CONCLUSION: The findings revealed that the level of knowledge and occupational stress scales, the working environment, and nurses’ attitude and practice toward the use of physical restraint significantly predicted the nurses’ use of physical restraint. RECOMMENDATIONS: The study recommends the establishment of educational and awareness programmes for nurses to better understand the concept of restraining a patient and the consideration of alternative measures for controlling agitated and violent patients. It also recommends that providing adequate staffing and other resources, maintaining a therapeutic ward environment, and decreasing work-related stress could influence psychiatric nurses’ decisions to use physical restraint on their patients.

scholarly journals Occupational Stress: A Comprehensive Review of the Top 50 Annual and Lifetime Cited Articles

2016 ◽  
Vol 65 (5) ◽  
pp. 197-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Behdin Nowrouzi ◽  
Christine Nguyen ◽  
Jennifer Casole ◽  
Behnam Nowrouzi-Kia
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Theory Model ◽  
Model Framework ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Management Intervention ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
Primary Focus ◽  
The Impact

This study determined the impact and influence of published articles on the field of occupational stress. A transdisciplinary approach was used to identify the 50 work-related stress articles with the most lifetime citations and the 50 work-related stress articles with the highest annual citation rates. Studies were categorized based on their primary focus: (a) etiology, (b) predictor of outcome for which occupational stress is the outcome or predictor of outcome for which occupational stress is an independent variable, (c) management/intervention, (d) theory/model/framework, or (e) methodologies. The majority of studies with the highest number of lifetime citations as well as the highest annual citation rates used stress as a predictor or outcome of another factor. The proportion of studies that were categorized by etiology, intervention/management, theory/model/framework, or methodologies was relatively low for both lifetime and annual citations.

Effects of Locus of Control, Occupational Stress, and Psychological Distress on Job Satisfaction among Nurses

1996 ◽  
Vol 78 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1256-1258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vijay K. Jain ◽  
Dennis G. McLaughlin ◽  
Rakesh Lall ◽  
W. Brad Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Psychological Symptom ◽  
Symptom Distress ◽  
External Locus ◽  
Negatively Associated ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Stress

This study evaluated the effects of locus of control, occupational stress, and psychological symptom distress on reported job satisfaction in a sample of 34 practicing nurses. As predicted, greater work-related stress and higher psychological symptom distress were significantly negatively correlated with job satisfaction. External locus of control was also negatively associated with job satisfaction.

scholarly journals Shift Work and Occupational Stress in Hospital Nurses in Sofia

2021 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-87
Author(s):  
K. Vangelova ◽  
I. Dimitrova ◽  
I. Cekova ◽  
R. Stoyanova
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Shift Work ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Night Work ◽  
Hospital Nurses ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Long Working Hours ◽  
Health Symptoms ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Stress

Abstract Prevalence of shift work and occupational stress is one of the highest in nursing compared to other sectors. For years Bulgaria is facing nurses’ shortage, which contributes to their long working hours. The aim of the study was to follow the working time arrangements, stressors and health symptoms in hospital nurses in Sofia. Methods: The study is cross-sectional and comprised 1292 female nurses of average age 50.0 ± 10.2 years from 19 hospitals in Sofia. The anonymous questionnaire was filled, including demographic information, working hours and shift system, with special attention to night work and long working hours, stress and health symptoms. Statistical analysis was carried using SPSS. Results: The shift work, night work, including 5 and more night shifts per month and the extended shifts were common among the studied nurses with the greatest deal of the emergency and intensive care unit nurses, followed by department nurses. The high rates of overtime and second job contributed to long working hours of 51-60 hours per week in 16.9 % of the nurses and > 61 hours in 11.1 %. About 90 % of the nurses felt under strain and experienced emotional dissonance while working with patients. Work-related stress, night work and long working hours were related to self-rated emotional and physical exhaustion and poor health. Discussion: The work-related stress, night work and the long working hours raise health concerns for occupational health of hospital nurses. Urgent preventive measures are needed to control stress and reduce working hours and night work.

scholarly journals Work related stressors that affect diagnostic and ultrasound radiographers in a public hospital in the Gauteng province

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Lindiwe Gumede
Keyword(s):  
Patient Care ◽  
Public Hospital ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
Work Related Stressors

Introduction Work related stressors are identified as the main reason for the decline in patient care in Radiography in public hospitals. Radiographers opt to leave the public sector because of stressful experiences. Research has shown that the scarcity of qualitative studies on the phenomenon makes it difficult to understand work related stress in relation to radiography as a profession. Aim of the study The aim of the study was to explore and describe work related stressors in Radiography at a public hospital in Gauteng, South Africa. Methodology This study was a qualitative, exploratory, descriptive study. An interview guide was used to elicit information from 10 participants through semi-structured interviews. All the interviews were one-on-one and were audio-recorded. The data were analysed through Tesch’s eight steps of thematic analysis. Findings The following three themes emerged during data analysis, namely: personal well-being of Radiographers; decline in quality patient care and impaired radiography service; and, environmental enablers. The findings of the study revealed that the participants’ general health was compromised by various factors pertaining to work related stress. Conclusion Interventions necessary for dealing with work related stressors are highlighted as a way of enabling improvement of the working environment conditions. The participants in the study felt that hiring more staff could alleviate their work related stressors. The study has shown that it is also imperative that staff and management are constantly communicating well.

scholarly journals WORK-RELATED STRESS EVALUATION AMONG THE NURSES AT REFERRAL HOSPITALS IN MONGOLIA. /DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC PERIOD/

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (8(77)) ◽  
pp. 6-8
Author(s):  
D Otgonbaatar ◽  
Ts Lkhagvasuren ◽  
N Naranbaatar ◽  
J Munkhkhand
Keyword(s):  
Workplace Stress ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Stress Evaluation ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Referral Hospitals ◽  
Related Stress

Background: Occupational or work-related stress is defined as a person's response to cope with situations that make it impossible for them to perform normally due to colleagues or co-workers' relationships and the working environment. Nursing, itself, is a stress-prone profession, we cannot eliminate the stressors, but teaching nurses effective ways to deal with stress and avoid stress will allow them to focus on their work and work energetically and satisfactorily. Thus we saw the need to figure out the workplace stress among the nurses who worked in the referral hospitals in Mongolia.

scholarly journals Occupational Stress and Psychological Health of Employees of University Libraries in Osun State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Occupational Stressors ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Weak Positive Correlation ◽  
Related Stress

This study examined the influence of occupational stress on the psychological health of the employees of university libraries in Osun State, Nigeria. A random sample of 32 participants from selected university libraries in Osun State, Nigeria. The result of the hypothesis revealed a weak positive correlation between occupational stressors and psychological health status (N = 32, r = 0.427, p = 0.015). The test also shows a weak positive correlation between the level of occupational stress and psychological health status (N = 32, r = 0.493, p = 0.004). The study concluded that employees who do not experience work-related stress would enjoy good health. The study also recommended that the management of university libraries should ensure that they provide mentorship, funds, Internet facilities, and encouragement to their employees to ensure a stress-free work environment so that library employees would continue to enjoy good health.

scholarly journals Management and Prevention of Occupational Stress

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (43) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanae Errhouni ◽  
G. Sundharavadivel
Keyword(s):  
World Health Organization ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Occupational Diseases ◽  
World Health ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
Stress At Work ◽  
Health Organization

According to the INRS (National Institute for Research and Safety for the Prevention of Accidents at Work and Occupational Diseases), we talk about stress at work when a person feels an imbalance between what is asked to do in the professional setting and the resources available to respond to it. According to WHO (World Health Organization), work-related stress is the set of reactions that employees may have when faced with professional demands and pressures that do not correspond to their knowledge and their abilities and question their ability to cope.

scholarly journals Architectural Interventions to Mitigate Occupational Stress Among Office Workers

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 21-40
Author(s):  
Hirbod Norouzianpour
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Job Insecurity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Stress Factors ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Environmental Interventions ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Stress Levels

Stress is one issue that affects the health and well-being of every building occupant. The negative effects of stress are more pronounced in workplaces, where stress can act as a major agent of disease and an impediment to employee productivity and satisfaction. The underlying causes of occupational stress are varied and include job insecurity, extended hours, excessive workload, altercations within the organization, tight deadlines, changes in responsibilities, and lack of autonomy, among others. One of the factors that can contribute to overall occupational stress is the working environment itself—a factor that can be mitigated by design. While occupational stress may arise from a multiplicity of causes, designers have numerous interventions they can employ to decrease it. The literature on occupational health, well-being, satisfaction, and productivity is broad and multifaceted; however, this paper is limited to exploring stress factors that correlate with the built environment and focuses on employees who are experiencing a high rate of stress in office buildings as the target group. To address these issues, supporting literature was explored to identify environmental interventions that could reduce stress or enhance the stress-coping abilities of workers in offices by improving the environmental quality of the built environment. This article explores the following questions: How does space cause people to experience mental stress? In what ways can the built environment itself be a generator of stress? What are the main environmental factors in offices that can mitigate the stress levels of employees or help them to recover more easily from work-related stress? To answer these questions, it is necessary to understand the causes and mechanisms of chronic stress, including work-related stressors, and to identify the factors in the built environment that can be associated with occupational stress. The present paper is based on concurrent analyses of supporting literature in the rather different fields of architecture, public health, psychology, management, and environmental studies. The outcome is an identified set of practical strategies that provide solutions for healthier and more productive workplaces. By concentrating on measures that can reduce employee stress levels, these strategies can be used as a source for evidence-based workplace designs.

scholarly journals The Stressful Implications of Remote E-Working: Evidence from Europe

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (7) ◽  
pp. 108
Author(s):  
Ylenia Curzi ◽  
Tommaso Fabbri ◽  
Barbara Pistoresi
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Adverse Impact ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Home Based ◽  
European Working ◽  
European Working Conditions Survey ◽  
Work Intensification ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
Work Goals

This paper investigates the importance of different modes of spatial flexibility as well as of the distinction between autonomy and discretion to find plausible explanations of the so-called autonomy paradox, which maintains that the more the job autonomy that remote e-workers have the greater the effort they put into their work with adverse effects on work-related stress. Using multiple regressions, we test the hypotheses regarding the direct influence of autonomy, discretion and work intensification as well as their interaction effects on occupational stress in two subsamples of 1.380 home-based e-workers and 2.574 mobile ones drawn from the 2015 European Working Conditions Survey. The main findings are as follows. Home-based e-workers perceive that autonomy (namely over work goals) directly decreases occupational stress and buffers work intensification (i.e. autonomy over work goals and in the organizational choices of their department/company). In the context of remote e-work, discretion is more likely to boost the stressful impact of work intensification when work is mobile. At the same time, we do not find that autonomy increases work intensification, neither among mobile e-workers, nor among home-based e-workers (for whom it buffers the adverse impact of work intensification). In summary, this study does not confirm the existence of an autonomy paradox associated with remote e-work. Contrarily, it suggests that such a paradox is more likely to surface when research relies on conceptual frameworks that ambiguously define autonomy in terms of what should be more properly conceptualized as discretion.

scholarly journals Stress and coping strategies among nurse managers

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Adelaide M.A. Ofei ◽  
Yennuten Paarima ◽  
Theresa Barnes ◽  
Atswei A. Kwashie
Keyword(s):  
Time Management ◽  
Nurse Managers ◽  
Hospital Staff ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Senior Managers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
And Coping

Background: The role of Nurse Managers (NMs) is dynamic, multifaceted and complex thus, exposing NMs to high levels of work-related stress which seriously impact general wellbeing, and organizational outcomes.Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional approach was employed to examine the phenomenon of stress among NMs in 38 selected hospitals. Census approach was used to collect data from 267 NMs. Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed to describe the sample and established the predictors of stress.Results: The main causes of stress among NMs are a shortage of staff (94.4%), poor working conditions (91.8%), inadequate management support (89.9%) and heavy workload (89.15%). NMs experienced all the types of stress (psychological, emotional and physical). The major stress coping mechanisms are time management (91.8%), effective communication (91%) and delegation of duties (89.5%) while excessive eating (18.4%) is the least strategy used. Sociodemographic characteristics together explained 6.4% of stress among NMs [R2 = .064, F(6,241) = 2.676, p = .016].Conclusions: Senior managers of hospitals should create a favourable working environment for nurses and the appointment of NMs should be based on experience and competence. Implication for Nursing Practice: Stress among healthcare managers especially, NMs is very common. This current study has extensively proven that stress among NMs affects their general health as well as patient safety and quality of care. Training on stress management should be organized regularly for hospital staff particularly, NMs to enable them to cope better with stress.

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