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Identifying the coping behaviours used by nurses in intensive care
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|May 3, 1995
Summary
Experienced nurses may use fewer coping strategies and experience more burnout. However, nurses engaged in professional activities tend to use more effective coping mechanisms for workplace conflicts.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Occupational Psychology
Background:
- Workplace conflicts are common in healthcare settings.
- Nurses' coping styles significantly impact their well-being and job satisfaction.
- Understanding coping mechanisms is crucial for effective nursing practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the use and perceived effectiveness of five coping styles among nurses.
- To explore the relationship between coping behaviors and nurses' professional characteristics.
- To identify factors influencing the selection of effective coping strategies in conflict situations.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to 128 intensive cardiac care unit (ICCU) nurses.
- Participants described their coping strategies for a hypothetical conflict with a physician.
- Coping behaviors were analyzed in relation to professional characteristics like experience and extracurricular involvement.
Main Results:
- More experienced nurses reported using fewer coping strategies.
- Increased experience was associated with a higher likelihood of burnout.
- Nurses actively participating in professional extracurricular activities favored more effective coping strategies.
Conclusions:
- Nursing experience may influence coping strategy utilization and burnout levels.
- Professional engagement appears linked to the adoption of adaptive coping mechanisms.
- Interventions promoting professional activities could enhance nurses' conflict resolution skills and well-being.