Job stress among nurses in China

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Occupational Health
• Healthcare Management

Background:

• Job stress is a significant concern for nurses in clinical settings.
• Understanding nurse stress is crucial for maintaining healthcare quality and staff well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the level of job stress experienced by nurses.
• To identify the primary stressors contributing to job stress among nurses in a Zhuhai hospital.

Main Methods:

• A descriptive study design was employed.
• Ninety-three nurses from a Zhuhai hospital participated in the study.

Main Results:

• Nurses reported a relatively high level of job stress.
• "Working Environment and Resources" and "Workload and Time" were identified as the predominant stressors.

Conclusions:

• The study highlights significant job stress among nurses in the Zhuhai hospital.
• Findings provide preliminary data for developing interventions to alleviate nurse job stress in China.