Occupational Stress and Coping Styles as Factors Affecting the Burnout of Clinical Nurses.
10.11111/jkana.2012.18.4.383
- Author:
Kyoung Ja KWON
1
;
Seung Hee LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Hansei University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Occupational stress;
Coping;
Burnout;
Nurse
- MeSH:
Surveys and Questionnaires
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration
2012;18(4):383-393
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of occupational stress and coping styles on burnout of clinical nurses. METHODS: The participants in this study were 397 nurses, working at the hospitals in Seoul, Gangwon, and Gyongbuk provinces. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire from November, 2009 to January, 2010. The SPSS WIN 13.0 version program was used for data analysis. RESULTS: The most significant predictors of burnout were positive reappraisal and work load. Work load, resource inadequacy, role ambiguity, and indifference coping style positively correlated with burnout. Positive reappraisal and problem-focused coping styles negatively correlated with burnout. CONCLUSION: The study results indicate that it is important to reduce work load, resource inadequacy, and role ambiguity in nurses and to strengthen their positive reappraisal and problem-focused coping styles to prevent burnout. This could be achieved with job redesign, modification of shift work systems, and by offering burnout prevention program.
