Leah Glynn , Sean Convoy , Julie A. Thompson , Richard Westphal , Elaine Kauschinger , Kelia Britt , Sharron Rushton
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Abstract
This quality improvement project sought to help health care workers (HCWs) identify and mitigate work-related stress using Stress First Aid. SFA training was offered to all psychiatric unit employees. Surveys assessing perceived stress, self-efficacy, and program outcomes were administered at four timepoints. Perceived stress significantly decline in the first post (p = .026) and was sustained. Self-efficacy showed no change across the four timepoints (p = .198). Group cohesion showed significant improvement from pre- to 3 months post (p = .002). Stress First Aid (SFA) is an evidence-based intervention that positively assists in the identification of stress and group cohesion.
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Archives of Psychiatric Nursing disseminates original, peer-reviewed research that is of interest to psychiatric and mental health care nurses. The field is considered in its broadest perspective, including theory, practice and research applications related to all ages, special populations, settings, and interdisciplinary collaborations in both the public and private sectors. Through critical study, expositions, and review of practice, Archives of Psychiatric Nursing is a medium for clinical scholarship to provide theoretical linkages among diverse areas of practice.