The pressure level of nurses in Shenzhen special administrative region and its influencing factors
- VernacularTitle:深圳市护士压力水平及相关因素分析
- Author:
Yuanfen MU
;
Yanling CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Nurse;
Working pressure;
Psychological intervention
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing
2008;24(12):11-13
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To discuss the pressure level of nurses in Shenzhen special administrative region (SAR) and its influencing factors and adopt selective psychological intervention to alleviate their working pressure,increase working efficiency and nursing quality. Methods The investigation by questionnaires was carried out by reference of working stress scale in 250 nurses and the results were analyzed.Results The main sources of working pressure include being afraid of making mistakes during work,frquent shift-work, low wages and other benefits,the character and social status of nursing work,less chances of advanced study and continuing education,lower recognition by patients,family and society.The working pressure was different in nurses with different position,time length of nursing work and education background. Conclusion Great working pressure existed in nurses in Shenzhen special administrative region(SAR).It is suggested that the management department should lessen or eliminate nurses'working pressure sourcs.Besides, they should practice measures to alleviate nurses'working pressure according to selective conditions.
