The Impact of Perceived Stress and Coping Adequacy on the Health of Nurses: A Pilot Investigation
Joint Authors
Jordan, Timothy R.
Wiblishauser, Michael
Khubchandani, Jagdish
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-11-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Stress and coping abilities influence the health and work performance of nurses.
However, little is known about the combined influence of stress perception and perceived coping adequacy and its impact on the health of nurses.
This study examined the relationship between stress, coping, and the combined influences of perceived stress and coping abilities on health and work performance.
A valid and reliable questionnaire was completed by 120 nurses in a Midwestern hospital in the USA.
In general, the nurses were not healthy: 92% had moderate-to-very high stress levels; 78% slept less than 8 hours of sleep per night; 69% did not exercise regularly; 63% consumed less than 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day; and 22% were classified as binge drinkers.
When confronted with workplace stress, 70% of nurses reported that they consumed more junk food and 63% reported that they consumed more food than usual as a way of coping.
Nurses in the “high stress/poor coping” group had the poorest health outcomes and highest health risk behaviors compared to those in other groups.
The combined variables of perceived stress and perceived coping adequacy influenced the health of nurses.
Therefore, worksite health promotion programs for nurses should focus equally on stress reduction, stress management, and the development of healthy coping skills.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Jordan, Timothy R.& Khubchandani, Jagdish& Wiblishauser, Michael. 2016. The Impact of Perceived Stress and Coping Adequacy on the Health of Nurses: A Pilot Investigation. Nursing Research and Practice،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Jordan, Timothy R.…[et al.]. The Impact of Perceived Stress and Coping Adequacy on the Health of Nurses: A Pilot Investigation. Nursing Research and Practice No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Jordan, Timothy R.& Khubchandani, Jagdish& Wiblishauser, Michael. The Impact of Perceived Stress and Coping Adequacy on the Health of Nurses: A Pilot Investigation. Nursing Research and Practice. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1113457
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1113457