Journal article
Emergency clinician perceptions of occupational stressors and coping strategies: A multi-site study
International emergency nursing, Vol.45, pp.17-24
07/2019
PMID: 31053392
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Abstract
Background: Research exploring multi-disciplinary emergency department (ED) clinicians’ perceptions of their working environment is limited, although exposure to occupational stressors is frequent. This study describes ED clinicians’ perceptions of their working environment, occupational stressors and their use of coping strategies.
Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in 2017 at two Australian public hospital EDs. Nursing and medical staff completed a print-based survey of 100 items, which included three scales and a demographic questionnaire. Responses were analysed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis.
Results: Doctors and nurses (n = 241) completed the survey (response rate 45%). Workload featured as a major factor in perception of the working environment and was a frequently occurring stressor. Death or sexual abuse of a child was the highest rated stressor, despite relative infrequency of exposure. When coping strategies were adjusted for sex, female respondents were more likely to use negative strategies such as blaming themselves (Odds Ratio, OR 4 [1.6–9.7]; p < 0.01) and less likely to use positive strategies such as exercise (OR 0.2 [0.1–0.6]; p < 0.01).
Conclusions: While stressors were similarly rated among the diverse group of clinicians, the ways in which they reported coping varied. Further research is required to facilitate design of staff support strategies.
Details
- Title
- Emergency clinician perceptions of occupational stressors and coping strategies: A multi-site study
- Creators
- Elizabeth Elder - School of Nursing & Midwifery, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Gold Coast Campus, Griffith University, QLD 4222, AustraliaAmy N.B Johnston - Department of Emergency Medicine, Princess Alexandra Hospital Metro South, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, AustraliaMarianne Wallis - School of Nursing Midwifery and Paramedicine, University of the Sunshine Coast, Menzies Health Institute, Queensland Griffith University, Sippy Downs, QLD 4556, AustraliaJaimi H Greenslade - Emergency and Trauma Centre, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Bowen Bridge Rd, Herston, QLD 4029, AustraliaJulia Crilly - Department of Emergency Medicine, Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Southport, QLD 4215, Australia
- Publication Details
- International emergency nursing, Vol.45, pp.17-24
- Publisher
- Elsevier Ltd
- Identifiers
- 991012926997202368
- Academic Unit
- Nursing; Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article