STRESS AMONG NURSES AND ITS MANAGEMENT

In today scenario stress is a common issue with healthcare professionals, encompassing doctors and nurses. Stress in nurses can result in multiple negative results. There is growing concern about stress in healthcare professionals working in public hospitals. Detecting stress levels at early stage can yield positive outcomes for nurses, their families and the patients they care for still there is lack of studies on stress among these healthcare professionals in India. A Descriptive study using a selfadministered, standardized questionnaire was conducted among nurses working in civil hospital, Jhajjar, Haryana. The research questionnaire was distributed and returned anonymously to ensure confidentiality Of the 50 nurses in the study, most of the nurses were satisfied in their dealing with doctors but most of the nurses felt that they were provided very less information regarding patient's health by doctors. The work load is another major cause of un-satisfaction. Stress has also lead to increased absentism. Irregular working hours is also the cause of stress among nurses. Majority of the nurses were satisfied as regards interpersonal relations. However the study revealed large Number of nurses were not satisfied with the organization's policy of recognition for good work. The hospital has very less opportunity of advancement. Study revealed large Number of nurses were not satisfied with the organization as there is lack of support by supervisors, recognition of good work and there was insufficient staff to handle workload. Majority of nurses were stressed due to excessive paperwork and that stress has lead to decreased level of confidence and has lead to increased absentism.