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Relationship between job stress level and coping strategies used by Hong Kong nurses working in an acute surgical unit
Author(s):
Wenru Wang
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Amelia Wai Man Kong
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Sek Ying Chair
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November 2011
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November 2011
Journal:
Applied Nursing Research
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Elsevier BV
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The aim of this study is to explore the relationship between job stress and coping strategies of Hong Kong nurses working in an acute surgical unit. This is a descriptive correlational study. Data were collected from 98 Hong Kong surgical nurses using the Nursing Stress Scale and the Jalowiec Coping Scale. Results showed that workload (M = 15.36), lack of support (M = 13.32), and inadequate preparation (M = 12.33) are the most common stressors for Hong Kong surgical nurses. The most frequent strategies used by nurses to cope with stress can be characterized as evasive (M = 19.23), confrontive (M = 17.46), and optimistic (M = 15.81), all of which are also rated as the most effective strategies in reducing stress levels. Only the confrontive, optimistic, supportant, and emotive coping strategies reveal significant correlations (p < .05) with the stress levels of nurses, whereas the evasive, fatalistic, palliative, and self-reliant strategies showed no significant correlation with stress levels (p > .05). Recognizing the impacts of job-related stress and making use of effective coping methods play a vital role in reducing nurse's stress. A change in leadership styles from the managerial level and reallocation of manpower may help reduce job stress. The use of confrontive and optimistic coping strategies in reducing job-related stress for surgical nurses should be advocated and promoted in their daily work. Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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Applied Nursing Research
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Applied Nursing Research
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Elsevier BV
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08971897
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November 2011
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: 238-243
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10.1016/j.apnr.2009.09.003
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20974076
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499511e4-5606-4825-94e0-e2e4fa2e9fe9
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