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.
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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.