Depression in Registered Nurses

Brandford, Arica; Reed, Deborah B.

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“…Accordingly, female nurses are twice as likely to suffer from depression in the United States. 2 The growing prevalence of depression in nurses, especially female ones, is attributed to factors like considerable workplace and home stressors for females. 25 The researchers highlighted the role of other factors in the incidence of depression among nurses and argued that those who enjoy stronger social and familial support when facing problems and challenges are less likely to experience depression.…”

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“…25 The researchers highlighted the role of other factors in the incidence of depression among nurses and argued that those who enjoy stronger social and familial support when facing problems and challenges are less likely to experience depression. 2 Education was also reported as a major contributory factor to depression. Asadzandi et al 14 demonstrated a relationship between education level and depression.…”

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The Prevalence of Depression Among Nurses in Iran: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2018

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Introduction Mental disorders are a primary cause of the total burden of disability and morbidity worldwide. One common mental disorder is depression, which is estimated to affect 15% of adults. 1 According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression will become the first cause of disability-adjusted life years by 2030. 2 It is also expected that more than 350 million people will suffer from depression. 2 The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that for the period 2009-2012, 7.6% of Americans aged 12 and over had depression. 3 Depression is defined as a disorder affecting the whole body and afflicting the person with mental, physical, social, and spiritual problems. 4 Depression symptoms include low mood, feelings of worthlessness, suicidal thoughts and actions, and changes in the body's natural patterns (e.g., insomnia and malnutrition). 5 Depression also negatively affects interpersonal relationships, the ability to make decisions and judge correctly, and the quality of life. 6,7 Nurses, as key members of the treatment team, experience a high level of stress daily due to the nature of their profession. 8,9 Studies have shown a significant relationship between stress and depression symptoms in nurses. Nursing is a stressful profession that can cause depression. 2 Nurses are twice as likely to suffer from depression for their professional life. 2 Some major factors which cause depression in nurses are long work shifts, fatigue, and great stress. 10 Studies have also indicated that depression makes nurses vulnerable in relationships and causes job dissatisfaction, job burnout, and early retirement. 11,12 A nurse's mental health is a crucial factor to consider in human resources retention programs. Nurses are the largest group of employees in a healthcare system, and they are exposed to a considerable level of occupational stress. 10

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The Prevalence of Depression Among Nurses in Iran: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2018

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“…The emergence of integrated nursing care service systems for dealing with new and complicated diseases have increased nurses' work-related stress levels [2]. Previous studies have found that the intensity of the stressor (in exceeding an individual's tolerance threshold) is linked to higher rates of depression [3]. Moreover, registered nurses suffer from depression at almost twice the rate of individuals working in other professions [3].…”

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“…Previous studies have found that the intensity of the stressor (in exceeding an individual's tolerance threshold) is linked to higher rates of depression [3]. Moreover, registered nurses suffer from depression at almost twice the rate of individuals working in other professions [3]. As nurses are the first point of contact most patients have in a clinic setting, and given that nurses comprise the highest percentage (68%) of health workers in Korea, their role is directly linked to the quality of medical service provided and received [4,5].…”

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RETRACTED: Nurses’ Attitudes toward Psychiatric Help for Depression: The Serial Mediation Effect of Self-Stigma and Depression on Public Stigma and Attitudes toward Psychiatric Help

Lee

Jeong

2020

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This study aimed to examine the mediating effects of self-stigma and depression on the public stigma and nurses’ attitudes toward psychiatric help. A cross-sectional study with 184 nurses at one general hospital in South Korea was conducted employing a self-administered survey, using the Attitudes toward Seeking Psychological Help Scale, the Beck Depression Inventory-II Scale, and the modified Depression Stigma Scale. A multiple-mediation analysis procedure was applied to analyze the data. Each indirect effect of self-stigma (B = −0.0974, bootLLCI, bootULCI: −0.1742, −0.0436) and depression (B = −0.0471, bootLLCI, bootULCI: −0.1014, −0.0060) is statistically significant in the relationship between public stigma and attitudes toward psychiatric help. The individualized intervention for enhancing positive attitude or motivation for seeking help at the personal level of the nurse and depression tests—including regular physical health check-ups—is necessary.

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“…In addition to the problem of burnout in nurses, Brandford and Reed () have also highlighted the significant prevalence of depression in registered nurses. In fact, these authors note that nurses experience depression at almost twice the rate of individuals in other professions.…”

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The importance of the profession of nursing in health care: Current and future issues

Gatchel

2018

J Appl Biobehavioral Res

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The present article presents a brief summary of the articles and themes highlighted in this Special Issue on the importance of nursing in our current health care system.As will be reviewed, there is an array of biobehavioral problems encountered by nurses, ranging from chronic low back pain, depression to burnout and workplace stress. In addition, nurses are becoming increasingly involved in important issues, such as the current opioid crisis, pain management, and a host of interpersonal demands of patients. As a consequence of them having to "wear many different hats," a great number of nurses are now leaving the profession, resulting in a real threat of a nursing-shortage in this country. Efforts are now underway to stem this exodus from this important profession.

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Depression in Registered Nurses

Cited by 79 publications

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The Prevalence of Depression Among Nurses in Iran: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

The Prevalence of Depression Among Nurses in Iran: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

RETRACTED: Nurses’ Attitudes toward Psychiatric Help for Depression: The Serial Mediation Effect of Self-Stigma and Depression on Public Stigma and Attitudes toward Psychiatric Help

The importance of the profession of nursing in health care: Current and future issues

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