Investigation and analysis of the sources of pressure for nurses during the prevalence of SARS
- VernacularTitle:SARS流行期间护士压力来源的调查分析
- Author:
Xin YANG
;
Qi HUA
;
Wei HUANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
SARS;
Source of pressure for nurses;
Investigation and analysis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration
1996;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To provide basis for the formulation of policies and measures that will reduce the work pressure on nurses and to provide them with a better working environment. Methods An investigation was made via questionnaires into 942 nurses working in designated SARS hospitals and a comprehensive analysis was conducted by means of multivariant stepwise regression. Results The major factors affecting the pressure on nurses include: lack of support from and communications with families, arduousness of tasks to an unbearable point, extreme strictness in management, and unsoundness of treatment and living conditions. Conclusion Good communications with families are of great significance to nurses working in isolated areas. It is imperative to rationally allocate the human resources of nurses, show more concern for them, encourage them to participate in management, and strengthen scientific prevention so as to create a better working environment.
