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Testing the stress-response sequence in pediatric oncology nursing
1St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105, USA.
Summary
Pediatric oncology nurses face significant role-related stressors but report positive outcomes like job satisfaction. Role-related meaning helps sustain their commitment to this demanding specialty.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Oncology
- Psychology
Background:
- Pediatric oncology nursing involves unique role-related stressors.
- Existing models like the Stress-Response Sequence (SRS) model guide research in this area.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate role-related stress, meaning, and consequences in pediatric oncology nurses.
- To test and refine the Stress-Response Sequence (SRS) model for this population.
- To explore interventions for enhancing role-related meaning and coping.
Main Methods:
- Summarized six studies conducted at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
- Utilized the Environmental Care model and the Stress-Response Sequence (SRS) model.
- Developed and validated instruments to measure stressors and tested the SRS model.
Main Results:
- Pediatric oncology nurses experience moderate to high role-related stressors.
- Positive consequences reported include high job satisfaction, group cohesion, and low intent to leave.
- High levels of role-related meaning appear to sustain nurses' commitment.
Conclusions:
- The revised SRS model may adequately explain the role-related stress response in pediatric oncology nurses.
- Role-related meaning is crucial for sustaining commitment amidst stressors.
- Findings can inform interventions to improve coping and meaning in this nursing field.