Factors influencing job stress in pediatric nurses during the pandemic period: Focusing on fatigue, pediatric nurse−parent partnership

IF 1.2 4区医学 Q3 NURSING

Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing Pub Date : 2024-08-26 DOI:10.1111/jspn.12437

Bo Yeong Jeon RN, MSN, Sun Jeong Yun PhD, RN, Hye Young Kim PhD, RN

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to identify the factors influencing pediatric nurses' job stress, including their level of fatigue and partnerships with the parents of patients. This investigation aimed to findings of this study may lead to the development of strategies to reduce pediatric nurse's job stress.

Design and Methods

Participants were recruited from pediatric, pediatric intensive care, and neonatal intensive care units across seven general hospitals. Eligibility requires a minimum of 6 months of experience in pediatric nursing. The sample size was determined using the G*power program, considering various variables, including age, marital status, presence of children, and work-related characteristics, leading to a final sample size of 135, adjusted for a 10% dropout rate. Data collection was conducted through self-report questionnaires, and analysis involved frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-tests, ANOVA, and stepwise multiple regression, using SPSS Statistics 27.0.

Results

This study confirmed a significant correlation between pediatric nurses' fatigue and job stress, with higher levels of fatigue associated with increased job stress. Stepwise regression analysis showed that fatigue and age were significant predictors of job stress among pediatric nurses, explaining 23% of the variance. However, detailed analysis showed that younger nurses had lower job stress scores compared to older nurses. This result suggests that more experienced nurses may experience higher job stress due to increased responsibilities and emotional burdens.

Practice Implications

This study identified the need for effective strategies to manage fatigue and reduce job stress among pediatric nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Younger nurses, particularly those under 25 and between 26 and 30 years old, experience lower job stress compared to older nurses. Comprehensive support systems should be developed, including workload management, emotional support, and programs to enhance partnerships between nurses and parents. These strategies can improve job satisfaction and the quality of care provided to young patients. Additionally, they ensure a more resilient and effective healthcare workforce during pandemics and similar crises.

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影响大流行病期间儿科护士工作压力的因素：关注疲劳、儿科护士与家长的伙伴关系。

目的：本研究旨在确定影响儿科护士工作压力的因素，包括其疲劳程度以及与患者家长的合作关系。这项调查旨在通过研究结果制定减轻儿科护士工作压力的策略：参与者来自七家综合医院的儿科、儿科重症监护室和新生儿重症监护室。资格要求至少有 6 个月的儿科护理经验。考虑到年龄、婚姻状况、是否有子女以及工作相关特征等各种变量，使用G*power程序确定了样本量，最终确定样本量为135人，并对10%的辍学率进行了调整。数据收集通过自我报告问卷进行，分析包括频率、百分比、平均值、标准偏差、t 检验、方差分析和逐步多元回归，使用 SPSS 统计软件 27.0：研究证实，儿科护士的疲劳与工作压力之间存在明显的相关性，疲劳程度越高，工作压力越大。逐步回归分析表明，疲劳和年龄是儿科护士工作压力的重要预测因素，可解释 23% 的方差。然而，详细分析显示，与年龄较大的护士相比，年轻护士的工作压力得分较低。这一结果表明，经验丰富的护士可能会因为责任和情感负担的增加而承受更大的工作压力：这项研究表明，在 COVID-19 大流行期间，儿科护士需要采取有效的策略来管理疲劳和减轻工作压力。与年龄较大的护士相比，年轻护士，尤其是 25 岁以下和 26-30 岁之间的护士，工作压力较小。应建立全面的支持系统，包括工作量管理、情感支持和加强护士与家长之间伙伴关系的计划。这些策略可以提高工作满意度和为年轻患者提供的护理质量。此外，它们还能确保在大流行病和类似危机发生时，医护人员的应变能力更强，工作效率更高。

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Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing 医学-护理

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2.50

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7.70%

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审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： Linking science and practice by publishing evidence-based information on pediatric nursing and answering the question, ''How might this information affect nursing practice?'' The Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing (JSPN) is the international evidence-based practice journal for nurses who specialize in the care of children and families. JSPN bridges the gap between research and practice by publishing peer-reviewed reliable, clinically relevant, and readily applicable evidence. The journal integrates the best evidence with pediatric nurses'' passion for achieving the best outcomes. The journal values interdisciplinary perspectives and publishes a wide variety of peer-reviewed papers on clinically relevant topics.