Occupational Stress in Korean Hospital Nurses: Secondary Data Analysis of the Development of a Korean Nurses’ Occupational Stress Scale
10.11111/jkana.2022.28.4.393
- Author:
MiRa YUN
1
;
Heechong BAEK
;
In A KIM
;
Jung-Min SUNG
Author Information
1. Associate Professor, Red Cross College of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:ORIGINAL ARTICLE
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration
2022;28(4):393-405
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Purpose:This study aimed to elucidate the situational context and describe the factors and attributes pertaining to occupational stress among hospital nurses in Korea.
Methods:Secondary data from focus group interviews conducted with 26 hospital nurses were analyzed using the content analysis method. Data were analyzed using Graneheim and Lundman’s content analysis method.
Results:Based on the job demand-resource theory, the contents were divided into two major themes: the “excessive job demands” and the “shortage of job resources”.The first theme was summarized into the following four categories: excessive workload and work intensity, complex and difficult work demands, hazardous work environment, and role- and relationship-related conflicts. The second theme was summarized into the following five categories: inadequate staffing, insufficient education and training, lack of support system, poor monetary compensation, and low internal compensation.
Conclusion:The occupational stress factors of Korean hospital nurses can be summarized as excessive job demands and a lack job resources.
