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  • Occupational Health
  • Nursing Research
  • Physiology

Background:

  • High workload is a known stressor for healthcare professionals.
  • Understanding the relationship between workload and physiological stress is crucial for nurse well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the correlation between weekly working hours and physiological stress indicators in hospital nurses.
  • To identify common physiological stress responses among nurses.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional, correlational quantitative study was conducted.
  • Data was collected from 95 nurses between 2011 and 2012.
  • Spearman's bivariate correlation test was employed to analyze data.

Main Results:

  • The majority of nurses were female, aged 23-61, working 21-78 hours weekly.
  • Common physiological reactions included back pain, fatigue, stiff neck, and stomach acidity.
  • No significant correlation was found between workload (hours worked) and physiological stress responses.

Conclusions:

  • Despite working long hours, most nurses did not exhibit high physiological stress levels related to workload.
  • Interpersonal conflicts and relational dynamics appear to be significant stressors.
  • Prioritizing the well-being of healthcare professionals is essential for quality patient care, emphasizing the need for healthy work environments.