Anxiety in Physicians and Nurses Working in Intensive Care Units in Yasuj's Hospitals/Iran

Nooryan, Kh.; Sasanpour, Mahshid; Sharif, Farkhondeh; Shirazi, H R Ghafarian

doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.01.1372

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“…The nurse cohort for this study had depression and stress scores within the normal ranges; however, both scores were close to the threshold of mild severity. Considering the inherently stressful nature of the profession and current literature emphasizing the existence of these two mental states in nurses (Hooper et al, 2010), it can be suggested that the normal mental health scores may be attributable to coping mechanisms commonly applied by nurses (Chang et al, 2007; Nooryan, Sasanpour, Sharif, & Shirazi, 2014). Coping mechanisms are ways of reducing internal stress and discomfort (Nooryan et al, 2014), and when used effectively, may reduce the negative effects of stress.…”

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“…Considering the inherently stressful nature of the profession and current literature emphasizing the existence of these two mental states in nurses (Hooper et al, 2010), it can be suggested that the normal mental health scores may be attributable to coping mechanisms commonly applied by nurses (Chang et al, 2007; Nooryan, Sasanpour, Sharif, & Shirazi, 2014). Coping mechanisms are ways of reducing internal stress and discomfort (Nooryan et al, 2014), and when used effectively, may reduce the negative effects of stress. Literature suggests that nurses use coping strategies focused on problem-solving rather than emotion, which is associated with less mood disturbance (Healy & McKay, 2000).…”

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Negative Mental States and Their Association to the Cognitive Function of Nurses

Maharaj

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Lal

2019

Journal of Psychophysiology

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Abstract. Nurses’ inherently stressful occupation leaves them at a higher risk of developing negative mental states (stress, anxiety, and depression). However, research examining the effect of negative mental states on these health professionals’ cognitive performance is sparse. Thus, the present study aimed to assess the link between negative mental states and cognitive performance in nurses ( n = 53). Negative mental state data was obtained using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale, brain activity was measured using electroencephalography, and finally, cognitive performance was assessed using the Cognistat and the Mini-Mental State Examination. Significant negative correlations ( p < .05) were observed between anxiety and attention, and all three negative mental states and memory performance. Electroencephalographic changes indicated that increases in anxiety were significantly associated ( p < .05) with decreases in gamma reactivity at fronto-central sites. The current study suggests that higher levels of negative mental states are associated with domain-specific cognitive impairments, and variations in gamma reactivity; possibly reflecting less optimal cortical functioning.

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Negative Mental States and Their Association to the Cognitive Function of Nurses

Maharaj

Lees

Lal

2019

Journal of Psychophysiology

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“…Additionally, approximately 33% of French nurse managers and 10% Canadian nurses were found to suffer from depressive symptoms as well [22,23]. A high incidence of anxiety in nursing professionals is also evident, with studies stating prevalence rates ranging from 20% in Australian Midwives [20] to 32–43% in Chinese nurses [11,19,24], 40–46% in Iranian nurses [4,25], 44–66% in Brazilian nurses [21,26], and 22–24% of American nurses who showed PTSD symptomology [27,28]. The level of stress among nurses can generally range from moderate to high [29,30] and the few prevalence rates that have been presented range from approximately 40–90% [31,32,33,34].…”

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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in a Cohort of Australian Nurses

Maharaj

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Lal

2018

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Nurses remain at the forefront of patient care. However, their heavy workload as a career can leave them overworked and stressed. The demanding nature of the occupation exposes nurses to a higher risk of developing negative mental states such as depression, anxiety, and stress. Hence, the current study aimed to assess the prevalence and risk factors of these mental states in a representative sample of Australian nurses. The Depression Anxiety Stress Scale was administered to 102 nurses. Information about demographic and work characteristics were obtained using lifestyle and in-house designed questionnaires. Prevalence rates of depression, anxiety, and stress were found to be 32.4%, 41.2%, and 41.2% respectively. Binominal logistic regressions for depression and stress were significant (p = 0.007, p = 0.009). Job dissatisfaction significantly predicted a higher risk of nurses developing symptoms of depression and stress respectively (p = 0.009, p = 0.011). Poor mental health among nurses may not only be detrimental to the individual but may also hinder professional performance and in turn, the quality of patient care provided. Further research in the area is required to identify support strategies and interventions that may improve the health and wellbeing of nursing professionals and hence the quality of care delivered.

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“…Overall, evidence has demonstrated that there are high incidence rates of anxiety (approximately 40% -46% prevalence rates) among Iranian nurses (19,20). However, a few studies have been conducted on nurses' anxiety to determine proper interventions to manage it and/or introduce the most effective intervention.…”

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Resilience Skills Training Versus Metacognitive Therapy: A Comparison of Effectiveness on Anxiety in Nurses Working in Intensive Care Units and Emergency Department

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Background: Anxiety is an outcome of a stressful work environment, like the clinical environment, which decreases the mental health level and delays the provision of services to patients. Objectives: This study examined the effects of resilience skills training and metacognitive therapy on nurses’ anxiety working in Intensive Care units (ICUs) and Emergency Department (ED). Methods: This randomized controlled field trial was carried out on 54 nurses working in ICU, PICU, NICU, and ED of Valiasr Hospital, Birjand, Iran. The participants were allocated via permuted-block randomization into three groups of resilience, metacognitive therapy, and control. Research instruments included a demographics form and the Spielberger anxiety inventory. Parametric statistics (e.g., ANOVA, repeated-measures ANOVA, Chi-square, and Fisher’s exact test) were used for data analysis in SPSS (V.19) (P < 0.05). Results: In the resilience group, the mean scores of trait and state anxiety significantly decreased immediately and one month after the intervention compared to before the intervention (P < 0.001). However, there was no significant difference in the metacognitive therapy group in terms of the mean score of trait and state anxiety at the three stages of the study (P > 0.05). There were significant differences between the three groups in terms of trait and state anxiety mean score changes before and immediately after the intervention, as well as before and one month after the intervention (P < 0.05). Conclusions: Resilience skills training was more efficient than metacognitive therapy in the attenuation of anxiety in ICU and ED nurses. Nursing managers are proposed to hold resilience skills training to control nurses’ anxiety.

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Anxiety in Physicians and Nurses Working in Intensive Care Units in Yasuj's Hospitals/Iran

Cited by 7 publications

References 10 publications

Negative Mental States and Their Association to the Cognitive Function of Nurses

Negative Mental States and Their Association to the Cognitive Function of Nurses

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in a Cohort of Australian Nurses

Resilience Skills Training Versus Metacognitive Therapy: A Comparison of Effectiveness on Anxiety in Nurses Working in Intensive Care Units and Emergency Department

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