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Intensive care nurses' perceptions of stress

I Lally1, J Pearce

  • 1Intensive Care Unit, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton University Hospitals Trust.

Nursing in Critical Care
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Intensive care nurses experience stress from work events regardless of frequency. Perceived control, resources, and support help nurses manage these demands.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Psychology
  • Occupational Health

Background:

  • Intensive care nursing involves frequent exposure to stressful events.
  • Understanding nurses' perceptions of stress is crucial for well-being and retention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe intensive care nurses' perceptions of work-related stress, frequency, and demand.
  • To examine the relationship between perceived stress, frequency, and demand.
  • To identify factors influencing nurses' coping mechanisms.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative description of intensive care nurses' experiences.
  • Exploration of perceived stress, frequency, and demand related to work events.
  • Analysis of the relationship between these perceptions.

Main Results:

  • Several events are perceived as stressful and demanding for nurses, irrespective of occurrence frequency or expertise.
  • Nurses' knowledge and expertise do not negate the stressful nature of certain events.
  • Stress and demand levels are influenced by event perception.

Conclusions:

  • Workplace events can be inherently stressful for intensive care nurses.
  • Perceived control, available resources, and clinical support are key to managing stress and demands.
  • Interventions should focus on enhancing support systems and perceived control for nurses.

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