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A departmental stress management plan.

C M Anderson1

  • 1College of Allied Health and Nursing, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond.

The Health Care Supervisor
|June 8, 1990
PubMed
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This study shows that stress inoculation training effectively reduced stress in nurses by teaching coping skills. While education is crucial, practical application of these skills was key to stress reduction and improved outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational health
  • Nursing
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Stressors in acute care hospitals significantly impact registered nurses' well-being and performance.
  • Effective stress management strategies are crucial for healthcare professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a stress inoculation training program for registered nurses in an acute care setting.
  • To determine the impact of coping skills education and application on stress reduction.

Main Methods:

  • A stress inoculation program was implemented, including education on stress and coping mechanisms.
  • Nurses were exposed to real-life stressors and encouraged to apply learned coping skills.
  • Post-intervention evaluation assessed the perceived effectiveness of coping skills.

Main Results:

  • The stress management plan, incorporating stress inoculation, significantly reduced nurses' stress levels.
  • The application of learned coping skills was identified as the critical factor in stress reduction.
  • Education alone did not yield significant benefits; practical skill utilization was essential.

Conclusions:

  • Stress inoculation training is an effective method for reducing occupational stress among nurses.
  • A comprehensive departmental stress management plan, emphasizing skill application, can improve morale and productivity.
  • Commitment to a structured, multi-phase stress management plan is vital for sustained positive outcomes.

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