Evaluation of stress management effectiveness using the action research approach on the job stress of pre-hospital emergency staff

Q2 Nursing
Ali Jadidi , Behrooz Irannejad , Mehdi Safarabadi , Soleiman Zand
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Abstract

Introduction

Although job stress is found in most jobs, it is of higher significance in occupations that deal with human health. This study seeks to investigate the effectiveness of stress management with the action research approach on the job stress of pre-hospital emergency staff in Arak (Iran).

Methods

The present study is comparative causal research conducted using the participatory action research method on 14 pre-hospital emergency staff in Arak. At the beginning of the study, the Osipow job stress questionnaire was completed by the group, and the individuals then participated in stress management sessions in groups of six and completed the questionnaires again after the final action research session. Data analysis was carried out using descriptive data and paired t-tests using SPSS V.16 software.

Results

The first stage of the action research identified the two main categories 1. Inadequate stress management knowledge and 2. Organizational obstacles. The theme obtained at this stage was “the bottlenecks of job stress management in the workplace.” Four categories and one theme were also obtained at the seventh stage of the action research including the categories of perceived performance change benefits, empowerment for stress management, receiving encouraging feedback, and preparedness for the development of stress management among other colleagues, and the theme of “moving towards stable stress management.” After the steps of the action research were completed, Results of the mean comparison indicated significant differences (P < 0.05) between the job stress of the staff before and after group therapy in all cases.

Conclusion

Stress management group therapy affects the job stress of the staff. Pre-hospital emergency staff is recommended to take advantage of stress management skills training to improve their mental health.

运用行动研究法评估院前急救人员工作压力管理的有效性
导言虽然工作压力存在于大多数工作中,但在涉及人类健康的职业中,工作压力的重要性更高。本研究旨在通过行动研究法,探讨压力管理对伊朗阿拉克市院前急救人员工作压力的影响。方法本研究采用参与式行动研究法,对阿拉克市 14 名院前急救人员进行因果关系比较研究。在研究开始时,小组成员填写了奥西波工作压力问卷,然后每个人以六人为一组参加了压力管理课程,并在最后的行动研究课程结束后再次填写了问卷。使用 SPSS V.16 软件进行了描述性数据分析和配对 t 检验。压力管理知识不足和 2.组织障碍。这一阶段得出的主题是 "工作场所工作压力管理的瓶颈"。在行动研究的第七阶段,还获得了四个类别和一个主题,包括感知到的绩效变化收益、压力管理授权、获得鼓励性反馈、其他同事对压力管理发展的准备程度,以及主题 "走向稳定的压力管理"。行动研究步骤完成后,平均值比较结果表明,在所有情况下,团体治疗前后员工的工作压力差异显著(P <0.05)。建议院前急救人员利用压力管理技能培训改善心理健康。
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来源期刊
CiteScore
2.40
自引率
0.00%
发文量
114
审稿时长
21 weeks
期刊介绍: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences (IJANS) is an international scientific journal published by Elsevier. The broad-based journal was founded on two key tenets, i.e. to publish the most exciting research with respect to the subjects of Nursing and Midwifery in Africa, and secondly, to advance the international understanding and development of nursing and midwifery in Africa, both as a profession and as an academic discipline. The fully refereed journal provides a forum for all aspects of nursing and midwifery sciences, especially new trends and advances. The journal call for original research papers, systematic and scholarly review articles, and critical papers which will stimulate debate on research, policy, theory or philosophy of nursing as related to nursing and midwifery in Africa, technical reports, and short communications, and which will meet the journal''s high academic and ethical standards. Manuscripts of nursing practice, education, management, and research are encouraged. The journal values critical scholarly debate on issues that have strategic significance for educators, practitioners, leaders and policy-makers of nursing and midwifery in Africa. The journal publishes the highest quality scholarly contributions reflecting the diversity of nursing, and is also inviting international scholars who are engaged with nursing and midwifery in Africa to contribute to the journal. We will only publish work that demonstrates the use of rigorous methodology as well as by publishing papers that highlight the theoretical underpinnings of nursing and midwifery as it relates to the Africa context.
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