Stress Among Nurses
Stressors vary among health care occupations and even within fields, depending on the task being performed. In general, studies of nurses have found the following factors linked with stress:
- work overload
- time pressure
There are several factors linked with stress among nurses and doctors.
- lack of social support at work (especially from supervisors, head nurses, and higher management)
- exposure to infectious diseases
- needlestick injuries
- exposure to work-related violence or threats
- sleep deprivation
- role ambiguity and conflict
- understaffing
- career development issues
- dealing with difficult or seriously ill patients
Stress Among Physicians
Among physicians, the following factors are associated with stress:
- long hours
- excessive workload
- dealing with death and dying
- interpersonal conflicts with other staff
- patient expectations
- the threat of malpractice litigation
The quality of patient care provided by a hospital may also affect healthcare worker stress. Beliefs about whether the institution offers high-quality care may increase job pressures and workload due to the requirement for greater support and resources.
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