Job stress versus success factors for case management

Job stress is all too common in the case management profession. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of stress and understanding its causes will help the nurse case manager minimize the deleterious effects of "burnout." The following article is an excerpt from the book. Nursing Case Management: A Practical Guide to Success in Managed Care. The author explores eight techniques to reduce stress and improve performance. The information can be used by the individual case manager or by supervisors and coworkers trying to help fellow case managers.