1 Dokuz Eylul University, Balçova, Izmir, Turkey.
2 Washington State University College of Nursing, Spokane, WA, USA.
J Transcult Nurs. 2018 Mar;29(2):146-154. doi: 10.1177/1043659616689290. Epub 2017 Jan 30.
This study investigated secondary traumatic stress and its relationship to burnout among nurses working at a Turkish hospital.
A mixed-methods design included a cross-sectional survey administering the Professional Quality of Life instrument and Maslach Burnout Inventory to 106 nurses. Interviews with a subgroup of eight participants explored nurses' experiences and coping strategies related to caring for chronically ill pediatric patients.
High risk levels of secondary traumatic stress existed among 40.6% participants, and those over the age of 40 years were at greater risk. Two main interview themes emerged that identified (a) consequences and (b) coping strategies while caring for chronically ill children. Nurses experience emotional burdens and may purposefully distance themselves from chronically ill children. Social support from nurse colleagues and spiritual beliefs assist coping.
Workplaces should acknowledge stressors inherent in chronic pediatric nursing care. Environments that welcome spiritual practices and actively encourage social support could address job hazards.
本研究调查了在土耳其一家医院工作的护士的创伤后应激反应及其与倦怠的关系。
混合方法设计包括对 106 名护士进行横断面调查，使用职业生活质量量表和马斯拉赫倦怠量表。对八名参与者的小组访谈探讨了护士在照顾慢性儿科患者方面的经历和应对策略。
40.6%的参与者存在高度的创伤后应激反应风险，40 岁以上的参与者风险更高。两个主要的访谈主题出现了，确定了（a）在照顾慢性疾病儿童时的后果和（b）应对策略。护士会经历情绪负担，可能会故意与慢性疾病儿童保持距离。来自护士同事的社会支持和精神信仰有助于应对。
工作场所应该认识到慢性儿科护理中固有的压力源。欢迎精神实践并积极鼓励社会支持的环境可以解决工作中的危险。
