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A theoretic perspective on postcode stress experienced by critical care nurses.

J M Mastey1, F L Cole

  • 1College of Nursing, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 02747.

Heart & Lung : the Journal of Critical Care
|May 1, 1992
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Critical care nurses experience stress due to death, dying, and resuscitation attempts. Role theory and synthesized information suggest guidelines for post-resuscitation conferences to mitigate this stress.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Psychology
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Death and dying are significant stressors for critical care nurses.
  • Resuscitation attempts are frequently associated with patient death in critical care settings, contributing to nurse stress.
  • Limited research exists on the psychological impact of resuscitation on critical care nurses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the psychological impact of resuscitation on critical care nurses.
  • To apply role theory as a framework for understanding stress related to resuscitation.
  • To propose guidelines for post-resuscitation conferences to reduce nurse stress.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesizing information from published literature.
  • Utilizing role theory as a conceptual framework.

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  • Incorporating authors' clinical experiences and observations.

    • Main Results:

    • Resuscitation events contribute to stress in critical care nurses.
    • Role theory provides a useful framework for analyzing this stress.
    • Guidelines for post-resuscitation conferences can help manage nurse stress.

    Conclusions:

    • Post-resuscitation conferences are crucial for addressing critical care nurse stress.
    • Implementing structured debriefings can support nurses psychologically after resuscitation.
    • Further research is needed to fully understand and address the psychological toll of resuscitation on nurses.