Determination of Nurses’ Stress Levels and Interpersonal Problem Solving Skills

Abstract

This study aims to identify the stress levels experienced by nurses in providing healthcare services and their interpersonal problem-solving abilities. A cross-sectional design was employed, and data were collected between March and May 2023 via face-to-face interviews with participants who had provided written informed consent. One hundred twenty nurses participated voluntarily in this study by completing the Nurse Information Form, Interpersonal Problem-Solving Inventory, and Nurse Stress Scale. Information gathered indicated that the nurses had an average age of 28.58± 4.92 years, with 82.5% of respondents being female and 64.2% were single. Additionally, 66.7% had a bachelor’s degree, 50.8% had 1-5 years of professional experience, and 79.2% worked on a rotating shift schedule. Furthermore, 73.3 % of nurses chose their profession voluntarily, and 27.5% worked between 46-50 hours per week. The study discovered that nursing professionals have moderate stress levels and interpersonal problem-solving skills.