Association of Social Skills with Psychological Distress among Female Nurses in Japan

Uchiyama, Ayako; Odagiri, Yuko; Ohya, Yumiko; Suzuki, Ayako; Hirohata, K.; Kosugi, Shotaro; Shimomitsu, Teruichi

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“…However, the studies by Uchiyama et al indicated significant correlations (p < 0.001) between social competences and distress in a group of 1197 Japanese nurses (R = -0.38). These studies indicate that social competences are a factor conditioning minor distress in the work of nurses [8].…”

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“…It was noted that social competences have a positive impact on better health and professional satisfaction of employees [6]. Research also points to social competences as a factor for improved coping with stress and a buffer for occupational burnout [7,8]. It has been proven that there is a correlation between social competences and higher self-esteem in medical staff [9].…”

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Relationship between social competences and the sense of general mental health and intensity of stress among nurses

Chrzan-Rodak

Ślusarska

Nowicki

et al. 2020

Pomeranian Journal of Life Sciences

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Introduction: Social competences are indispensable in occupations reliant on interpersonal interactions, such as in medical professions, e.g. nursing, conditioning not only the effective construction of interpersonal relationships, but ever more often emphasizing a positive impact on strengthening coping skills in stressful situations. The object of our study was to assess the connection of social competences with the sense of general mental health and intensity of stress in the group of nurses.Materials and methods: In the study took part 291 nurses (ages 23–63, mean job seniority 11 years, SD = 10.22). We used the Social Competence Questionnaire (KKS) according to Anna Matczak, the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), as adapted by Zygfryd Juczyński and Nina Ogińska-Bulik, and the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28) in the adaptation of Zofia Makowska and Dorota Merecz to collect information for the study.Results: Stress intensity among respondents averaged 16.83 points (SD = 4.47). In the 4 analyzed indicators of the GHQ-28, the mean point score was: somatic symptoms M = 8.45, anxiety and insomnia M = 8.75, functional disorders M = 8.07, depression symptoms M = 2.46. 38.1% of the results of the level of general mental health were in the range 5–6, which is the average level of mental health perceived in the group of nurses.Conclusions: The level of perceived stress among more than half of the surveyed group of nurses was average (52.6%). The level of social competences is not significantly correlated with the intensity of stress experienced. The level of general mental health of 38.1% of the nurses fell in the range of average. The level of social competences significantly correlates with the general mental health status of the nurse respondents (R = -0.254, p < 0.001).

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confidence: 99%

Relationship between social competences and the sense of general mental health and intensity of stress among nurses

Chrzan-Rodak

Ślusarska

Nowicki

et al. 2020

Pomeranian Journal of Life Sciences

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“…Surveys on work-related stress have been conducted targeting various occupations 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 ) , although most have focused on nurses and health workers. Similarly, surveys on stress response and burnout have been conducted with childcare workers 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 ) .…”

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Psychological distress and associated factors among Japanese nursery school and kindergarten teachers: a cross-sectional study

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The understaffing of nursery schools and kindergartens and the increasing workload of childcare workers are becoming significant issues in Japan. In this study, a cross-sectional survey was conducted to investigate the stress experienced by childcare workers and its antecedents. We distributed 2,640 questionnaires to childcare workers in Miyagi prefecture, obtaining a response rate of 51.9% (n = 1,370). Finally, 1,210 valid questionnaires were used in the analysis. As a stress indicator, psychological distress was measured with the Kessler Screening Scale for Psychological Distress (K6). The mean K6 score was 7.0 (SD = 5.4), and the prevalence of psychological distress (K6 score ≥5) was 60.0%. Considering work-related factors, the mean scores were as follows: supervisor support 11.8 (2.6), coworker support 12.1 (2.0), work engagement 3.2 (1.2), and effort-reward ratio 0.93 (0.53). A multivariate logistic regression analysis with adjustment for possible confounders revealed that increased psychological distress was associated with higher effort-reward ratio, lower support from supervisors and coworkers, lower work engagement, and insufficient sleep. These results suggest that elevated psychological distress is strongly associated with effort-reward imbalance, while high work engagement in childcare workers helped to reduce their distress.

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“…It is important to combine clinical competencies and social skills because it enables the implementation of patient centred care, and social competencies protect nurses from stress and occupational burnout (Haley et al, 2017; Losa‐Iglesias et al, 2017; Pereira‐Lima & Loureiro, 2015; Uchiyama et al, 2011). Employees' social competencies, in addition to building their own resources, are also part of the organization's capital.…”

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“…Many studies have indicated the importance of social competencies in medical professions (including nursing) and patient care, evidence of which is found in many areas, such as communication (Amoah et al, 2019; Hashim, 2017; Sanson‐Fisher et al, 2019), interpersonal contacts (Matczak & Martowska, 2013; Smarżewska, 2019), teamwork (Blažun et al, 2015; Lown & Manning, 2010), professional work aspects (Losa‐Iglesias et al, 2017; Niitsuma et al, 2012), area of emotion (Lee & Seomun, 2016; Matczak, 2007), stress and burnout (Losa‐Iglesias et al, 2017; Pereira‐Lima & Loureiro, 2015; Uchiyama et al, 2011), quality of care (Amoah et al, 2019; Haley et al, 2017; Lown & Manning, 2010), and patient‐centred care (Haley et al, 2017; Hashim, 2017; Lown & Manning, 2010; Wesołowska et al, 2019) (Figure 1).…”

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Level of social competencies of nurses in primary health care and their selected work‐related determinants—A cross‐sectional study

Chrzan-Rodak

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Niedorys

et al. 2022

J Nursing Management

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Aim:The aim of our study was to assess the level of social competencies among primary health care nurses, and to identify the work-related determinants.Background: Developing social skills of nurses are necessary to establish better relations with patients. Improving these skills allows for higher quality of patient care, as well as patient and nurse satisfaction.Methods: For the study, 253 primary health care centres were randomly chosen in the Eastern Poland; 600 questionnaires were sent to the nurses employed in these facilities. After checking whether the data met the requirements, 446 nurses took part in the survey. The data were collected using the Social Competencies Profile, the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire, and the catalogue of primary health care nurse activities.Results: Older nurses possess lower level of social skills (r = À0.10, p = 0.04).

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Association of Social Skills with Psychological Distress among Female Nurses in Japan

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Relationship between social competences and the sense of general mental health and intensity of stress among nurses

Relationship between social competences and the sense of general mental health and intensity of stress among nurses

Psychological distress and associated factors among Japanese nursery school and kindergarten teachers: a cross-sectional study

Level of social competencies of nurses in primary health care and their selected work‐related determinants—A cross‐sectional study

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