Stress management strategies for NP practice
1Denise R. Felsenstein is a continuing education manager at Wolters Kluwer Health, an adjunct lecturer for the Health and Exercise Physiology Department at Ursinus College, and is the owner/founder of Teach the Nurse, LLC.
The Nurse Practitioner
|January 25, 2024
Summary
Nurse practitioners (NPs) need stress management knowledge to help patients and families cope with healthcare-related stress. This article reviews four effective strategies for reducing patient and family stress during clinical encounters and hospitalizations.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Nursing
- Patient Care
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Nurses frequently encounter patients and families experiencing acute stress due to health issues like pain, diagnoses, and poor prognoses.
- Healthcare experiences such as visits, hospitalization, and procedures can significantly induce stress in patients.
- Effective stress management education by NPs is crucial for providing compassionate and positive patient care.
Approach:
- This article reviews four distinct stress management strategies.
- The strategies are designed to assist both patients and their family members.
- Focus is on reducing stress during healthcare visits and hospitalizations.
Key Points:
- Stress is a common issue for patients and families in healthcare settings.
- NPs play a vital role in educating and supporting patients through stress.
- Understanding and applying stress management techniques can improve patient experiences.
Conclusions:
- Implementing evidence-based stress management strategies is essential for NPs.
- These strategies can mitigate patient and family distress, enhancing the healthcare experience.
- Empowering patients and families with coping mechanisms leads to better outcomes.
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