Occupational Stress And Management Strategies, Among Registered Nurses In Hospital Pakar Sultanah Fatimah

Introduction The causes of occupational stress among nurses are a common issue that leads to nurse healthcare problems and decreases their productivity at work.

Objectives General Objective To determine the level of occupational stress among nurses in HPSF Specific Objective i. To identify the most common causes of the occupational stress among registered nurses in HPSF ii. To determine the highest of the stress management strategies identified among registered nurses in HPSF.

Materials and Methods This descriptive study was conducted on 260 registered nurse in the HPSF by using stratifies random method. A self-administered questionnaire was developed based on the Weiman Occupational Stress Scale. Collected data were analyzed using SPSS.

Results [Refer to Poster].

Conclusion Workplace is one of the most significant sources of occupational stress among nurses, it may affect in the form of physical, emotional and psychological health. Hence, nurse administration and hospital management should help create a stress-free work environment for nurses and others.