Objectives:

1. To analyze the factors that contribute to stress among nurses.

2. To identify the consequences of stress among nurses.
3. To ascertain coping mechanisms adopted by the hospitals to overcome
stress.
 PERSONAL PROFILE

1. Designation:

2. Age in Years : a) 20-25 b)25-30 c)30-40 d)40 and above

3. Experience

a) Less than 5 yrs b) 5-10 yrs c) 10-15 yrs d) above 15 years

4. Educational Qualification:

a) Diploma b) Degree

5. Marital Status : Married/Single

6. Nature of Employment : temporary/ Permanent

7. Family Size (No of Members): a) Less than 3 b) 3 to 5 c) above five

8. Nature of Family : Joint family/Nuclear Family

9. Do you work in shifts? a) Yes b) No. If Yes means

a) General shifts/day shift b) Night shift c) Alternative

FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO STRESS

The following statements describe work conditions, job environments, personal feelings that
workers encounter in their jobs. After reading each statement, indicate the answer that best
reflects the working conditions at your place of employment.

SA- Strongly Agree A-Agree N-Neutral DA-Disagree SDA-Strongly Disagree

NATURE OF THE JOB

1 You have provided with sufficient resources to perform in

your job.
2 Your salary matches your qualification and experience

3 The hospital is having adequate staff to do the job properly

4 You are encouraged to work in better ways in your hospital

5 Training for your job is adequate.

6 You are proud to work in this hospital

7 The rules and procedures followed in this organization are

impartial and clear
8 You are getting more opportunities to make use of your
abilities and experience than those in another organization
9 Your suggestions and criticisms of the job are welcomed
and carried out by the management
10 The nature of your job in this organization is interesting

11 You are satisfied with your working hours

12 You can achieve the work and responsibility given by the

management
13 Innovations and changes in jobs immediately implement in
your organization
14 Your superior always appreciates your performance in the
job
15 You are not affected by any hazards due to this job

16 Working environment is good and they keep the

environment clean and healthy
17 The top management provides an opportunity for the
employees to participate in the decision making process.
18 Promotional opportunity is good

19 Job security is high

20 Frequent night duty

21 Break period during a shift is adequate

22 Handling a large number of patients alone

WORK RELATIONSHIP:
 1 Co-workers are friendly.
2 You can freely discuss your family problems with co-
workers.
3 Your co-workers always encourage you to do the
better job.
4 You are attending all the functions of your co-
workers.
5 Your superior is kind and impartial
6 You are receiving proper feedback about your work.
7 Proper instructions are given by your superior.
8 Deadlines are fixed with your acceptance.
PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP:

1 You can spend time with your friends

2 You can Take part in community activities or fulfill

religious commitments

3 You can take care of the family and spend time with
them

4 Spending time with children

5 You can attend all the functions in your family

6 You are getting adequate leave to refresh your mind

7 You openly discuss issues related to your work life with

your superior

8 They are giving importance to your family life

CONSEQUENCES OF STRESS

The following statements indicate the various consequences that arise due to workplace stress.
Indicate the extent that best reflects your situation.

SA- Strongly A-Agree N-Neutral DA- SDA-Strongly

Agree Disagree Disagree
PHYSICAL CONSEQUENCES

1 I feel restless even with adequate sleep

2 I feel impatient over small inconveniences

3 Hypertension

4 Addicted to beverages

5 Obesity

6 Diminished appetite

7 Palpitations and chest pain

8 I suffer from a daily headache

9 Smoking/Alcohol abuse

EMOTIOAL STRESS

1 Anxiety

2 Anger

3 Overreaction

4 Frustration

5 Compulsive behavior

6 Anxiety and anger

7 Worrying about unreasonable things

PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSEQUENCES:

1 Forgetfulness

2 Lack of concentration

3 Withdrawal

4 Memory loss
 5 Reduced work efficiency

COPING MECHANISM TO OVERCOME STRESS

FACTORS YE NO
S
1 Counselling services for employees
2 Health programs
3 Stress relief programs
4 Annual day functions
5 Yoga classes to reduce stress
6 Any other refreshment classes

Variables used :

FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO STRESS

 Nature of the job

 Career development (promotion, job security)
 Personal relationship
 Workplace relationship

CONSEQUENCES OF STRESS:

 Physical factors
 Emotional factors
 Psychological factors