[Coping resources of nurses' occupational stress]
1Institute of Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China. xym72@163.com
Summary
Increasing nurses' coping resources, particularly social support and self-care, significantly reduces psychological strain. Prioritizing rest, good mental habits, and support systems is key to mitigating nurse strain.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Occupational Health
- Psychology
Context:
- Nurses experience significant strain impacting well-being and job performance.
- Understanding factors that mitigate this strain is crucial for healthcare systems.
Purpose:
- To investigate the relationship between various coping resources and different types of strain experienced by nurses.
- To identify specific coping strategies that effectively reduce nurses' strain.
Summary:
- A study of 387 nurses found a significant negative correlation between coping resources and strain.
- Social support, rational coping (e.g., positive mindset), self-care (e.g., sleep, healthy habits), and recreation (e.g., rest) were key resources.
- Psychological strain was most closely linked to coping resources, with social support and positive mindset showing the most remission effects.
Impact:
- Findings highlight the importance of enhancing nurses' coping resources to reduce strain.
- Interventions focusing on social support, mental well-being, sleep, and rest can improve nurses' psychological health.
- Strategies like avoiding overwork and promoting leisure activities are recommended for strain management.
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