Moderators of the negative outcomes of nurse manager stress
Lisa M Kath1, Jaynelle F Stichler, Mark G Ehrhart
1Department of Psychology, College of Sciences, San Diego State University, California, USA. lkath@sciences.sdsu.edu
Objective:
The objective of this study was to examine moderators of the negative effects of nurse managers' stress.
Background:
Nurse managers have important and stressful jobs. Stress affects outcomes such as job satisfaction and intent to quit.
Methods:
A quantitative, cross-sectional survey design was used to obtain a convenience sample to examine which factors buffered negative effects of stress.
Results:
Nurse managers reported high levels of stress, although stress decreased with age. Autonomy was the most effective buffer, followed by social support and predictability.
Conclusions:
Nurse managers should be offered autonomy and encouraged to seek support from supervisors and coworkers to reduce the negative effects of stress.
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