THE PERFORMANCE OF MEDICAL STAFF, STRESS DUE TO OCCUPATION AND ITS EFFECTS IN TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

Background: Stress is physiological and mental reaction towards any events. Studies have shown that nurses are under considerable job stress, which can lead to health disorders and failure in duties. Stressors of nursing have been studied in some of quantitative studies; however, a few investigators have studied the nurses' life experiences in this regard. Objective of the study: The objective of the study is to identify the level of occupational stress and the effect on the performance among the hospitals nurses. Methodology: Descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at Mayo Hospital, Lahore. The study was carried out on 103 nurses registered by Pakistan Nursing Council. Semi-structured occupational stress questionnaire was used to obtain the data. Data processed and analyzed in SPSS. Results: The results of the study showed that the severe level of stress were 65% mild were 8% and moderate levels were 27%. The investigation results built up indisputably that a staggering part of nurses' populace setting had revealed direct and stress level that may discourage their expert and social accountabilities. It is proposed that stress should be lessened by executing appropriate administration and radical changes in benefit condition climate. These outcomes may profit nurses to enhance emotional wellness and to adapt to stress level that enable nurses to guarantee quality patient care. Keywords: Nurses, occupational stress, stress, Pakistan.