A survey of role stress, coping and health in Australian and New Zealand hospital nurses

Chang, Esther; Bidewell, John; Huntington, Annette; Daly, John W.; Johnson, Amanda; Wilson, Helen W.; Lambert, Vicki A.; Lambert, Clinton E.

doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2006.06.003

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“…Despite little difference between groups overall, this study concurs with previous literature that stress and stressors continue to pose difficulty and remains a cause for concern in the clinical environment (Stordeur et al, 2001;Lambert et al, 2004;Chang et al, 2006). The first hypothesis was not supported in this study.…”

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confidence: 91%

“…Zealand (Chang et al, 2006). Scores in this factor were slightly higher than those found in Japan, South Korea: Thailand and USA Hawaii.…”

Section: Uncertainty Concerning Treatmentmentioning

confidence: 54%

“…When compared to other studies Lambert et al, (2004) revealed a higher score from Japan and Hawaii but South Korea and Thailand were within the range from both cohorts in this study. New Zealand and Australian nurses were relatively similar (Chang et al, 2006). Hughes and Umeh (2005) score is slightly higher for general nurses in this factor in England.…”

Section: Conflict With Physicianmentioning

confidence: 78%

“…The score overall for newly qualified nurses was lower than the score from fourth-year student nurses in this study. Australian and New Zealand nurses yielded a much higher score (Chang et al, 2006). Lambert et al (2004) revealed a greater range in scoring from each country with Japan, South Korea, Thailand, and USA Hawaii.…”

Section: Conflict With Other Nursesmentioning

confidence: 93%

“…Table 9: Results from each factor in current study compared to previous studies using the Nursing Stress Scale An asterisk* is placed on the study which uses the Likert scale ranging from 1-4, therefore with a higher result. Australia (Chang et al, 2006) 11.51 9.16 3.67 3.04 6.43 6.59 6.06…”

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confidence: 99%

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Stress and stressors in the clinical environment: a comparative study of fourth‐year student nurses and newly qualified general nurses in Ireland

Suresh

Matthews

Coyne

2012

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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Aims and objectives. To measure and compare the perceived levels of job‐related stress and stressors of newly qualified nurses and fourth‐year student nurses in the clinical environment and to explore the participants’ views on stress and stressors. Background. Stress in the nursing workplace has significant consequences for the person, the patient and the organisation, such as psychological and physical health deterioration and impaired professional practice. To address this problem, stress and stressors need to be measured and identified. Design. This study used a cross‐sectional survey design and self‐reporting questionnaires to measure and compare levels of stress in both groups. Convenience sampling involved all newly qualified nurses (n = 120) and fourth‐year student nurses (n = 128) in Dublin North‐East region in Ireland. Methods. The instrument used was ‘The Nursing Stress Scale’ (Gray‐Toft & Anderson 1981, Journal of Behavioral Assessment3, 11–23). Descriptive, qualitative analysis was conducted on an open‐ended question. Data were obtained from newly qualified nurses (n = 31) and fourth‐year student nurses (n = 40) in six acute hospital sites. Results. Levels of perceived stress and stressors were high in both groups. Themes identified from the responses to the open question by both groups included excessive workload, difficult working relationships and unmet clinical learning needs. Student nurses also reported the combination of academic demands with clinical placement as a major stressor. There was no significant difference between each group. Conclusion. Stress continues to be a problem for nurses in the clinical setting. Excessive workload requires urgent attention by hospital managers in view of widespread retention difficulties. Themes identified could provide a framework for possible interventions for improving the clinical environment for nurses. Relevance to clinical practice. These results can help stakeholders in nurse education and practice to develop interventions to reduce stress for both groups and to ease the transition from student to graduate nurse.

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confidence: 91%

“…Zealand (Chang et al, 2006). Scores in this factor were slightly higher than those found in Japan, South Korea: Thailand and USA Hawaii.…”

Section: Uncertainty Concerning Treatmentmentioning

confidence: 54%

Section: Conflict With Physicianmentioning

confidence: 78%

Section: Conflict With Other Nursesmentioning

confidence: 93%

Section: List Of Studies In Chronological Ordermentioning

confidence: 99%

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Stress and stressors in the clinical environment: a comparative study of fourth‐year student nurses and newly qualified general nurses in Ireland

Suresh

Matthews

Coyne

2012

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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The impact of remote consultations on the health and wellbeing of first contact physiotherapists in primary care: A mixed methods study

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Jones

Thomas

et al. 2023

Musculoskeletal Care

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BackgroundFirst Contact Physiotherapists (FCPs) were introduced to reduce demands on GPs by providing improving access to expert musculoskeletal care. FCPs experience similar workplace stressors to GPs and there is an emerging concern that remote consultations are causing further impacts to their wellbeing.AimTo explore the impact of remote consultations on FCPs.MethodsA mixed methods sequential explanatory study with FCPs was conducted. An online survey measured the usage and impact of remote consultations. Semi‐structured interviews explored the lived experiences of using remote consultations.ResultsThe online survey was completed by 109 FCPs. A key benefit of remote consultations was patient convenience; perceived challenges included IT issues, poor efficacy, FCP anxiety, isolation, and increased workload. FCPs viewed remote consultations as a ‘challenge’ rather than a ‘threat’. Nearly two thirds of the FCPs had not received relevant training, yet over half were interested. Follow‐up interviews with 16 FCPs revealed 4 themes: (1) Remote consultations provide logistical benefits to the patient; (2) Compromised efficacy is the key challenge of remote consultations; (3) Challenges for FCPs working in areas of high deprivation; and (4) Remote consultations impact the health, wellbeing and work satisfaction of FCPs.ConclusionsRemote consultations offer a convenient alternative for patients, but may add to FCP stress particularly in areas of high socioeconomic deprivation. Further research is required to understand how remote consultations can be enhanced when communication barriers and lower levels of digital literacy exist. Continued monitoring of job satisfaction and resilience levels is important to ensure FCPs remain in their role.

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Predictors of new graduate nurses’ health over the first 4 years of practice

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Aim To examine predictors of Canadian new graduate nurses’ health outcomes over 1 year. Design A time‐lagged mail survey was conducted. Method New graduate nurses across Canada ( N = 406) responded to a mail survey at two time points: November 2012–March 2013 (Time 1) and May–July 2014 (Time 2). Multiple linear regression (mental and overall health) and logistic regression (post‐traumatic stress disorder risk) analyses were conducted to assess the impact of Time 1 predictors on Time 2 health outcomes. Results Both situational and personal factors were significantly related to mental and overall health and post‐traumatic stress disorder risk. Regression analysis identified that cynicism was a significant predictor of all three health outcomes, while occupational coping self‐efficacy explained unique variance in mental health and work–life interference explained unique variance in post‐traumatic stress disorder risk.

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A survey of role stress, coping and health in Australian and New Zealand hospital nurses

Cited by 134 publications

References 21 publications

Stress and stressors in the clinical environment: a comparative study of fourth‐year student nurses and newly qualified general nurses in Ireland

Stress and stressors in the clinical environment: a comparative study of fourth‐year student nurses and newly qualified general nurses in Ireland

The impact of remote consultations on the health and wellbeing of first contact physiotherapists in primary care: A mixed methods study

Predictors of new graduate nurses’ health over the first 4 years of practice

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