An Examination of the Psychological Burden of Caring for Psychiatric Patients Among Nurses: A Case Study of Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe State
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Background of the Study
Nursing staff working in psychiatric settings are at the frontline of patient care, and their role requires significant emotional and psychological resilience. Caring for psychiatric patients, particularly those with severe and chronic conditions, can be emotionally taxing. Nurses working in psychiatric units are exposed to patients’ mental health struggles, including aggressive behaviors, emotional distress, and the challenges of managing complex psychiatric symptoms. Research has shown that the psychological burden of caring for psychiatric patients can lead to burnout, compassion fatigue, and decreased job satisfaction among healthcare providers (Hernandez et al., 2023).
In Nigeria, psychiatric nursing is an essential part of the healthcare system, with nurses playing a pivotal role in managing and supporting patients with mental health disorders. However, the psychological burden of caring for psychiatric patients remains an understudied area within the Nigerian healthcare system. Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe State, is one of the major hospitals providing psychiatric care in the region, yet the specific psychological challenges faced by nurses in this context remain unclear. This study aims to examine the psychological burden experienced by psychiatric nurses at the Federal Teaching Hospital in Gombe State.
Statement of the Problem
Nurses working in psychiatric hospitals face unique psychological challenges, including emotional exhaustion and stress, which may affect their well-being and job performance. Despite the crucial role that psychiatric nurses play in patient care, little attention has been given to understanding the impact of these burdens on their mental health. The Federal Teaching Hospital in Gombe State provides psychiatric care to a large number of patients, yet there is no in-depth study focusing on the psychological burden faced by the nursing staff. This study will investigate the psychological burden of caring for psychiatric patients among nurses at the hospital and assess its impact on their mental health and job performance.
Objectives of the Study
- To assess the psychological burden of caring for psychiatric patients among nurses at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe State.
- To examine the impact of this psychological burden on the mental health, job satisfaction, and performance of psychiatric nurses.
- To recommend strategies for reducing the psychological burden among psychiatric nurses.
Research Questions
- What is the psychological burden of caring for psychiatric patients among nurses at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe State?
- How does the psychological burden affect the mental health and job satisfaction of psychiatric nurses?
- What strategies can be implemented to reduce the psychological burden among psychiatric nurses?
Research Hypotheses
- Psychiatric nurses experience significant psychological burden as a result of caring for psychiatric patients.
- The psychological burden of caring for psychiatric patients negatively affects the mental health and job satisfaction of psychiatric nurses.
- Interventions such as support programs and stress management techniques can reduce the psychological burden on psychiatric nurses.
Scope and Limitations of the Study
The study will focus on psychiatric nurses at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe State, and will assess their psychological burden while caring for psychiatric patients. Limitations include the potential for response bias, as nurses may underreport emotional distress due to social desirability. The study’s findings may also be limited by the hospital’s specific resources and patient population, making it challenging to generalize to other healthcare settings.
Definitions of Terms
- Psychological burden: The emotional and mental strain experienced by individuals as a result of caregiving responsibilities.
- Compassion fatigue: A form of emotional exhaustion caused by the prolonged stress of caring for individuals in distress.
- Burnout: A state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged exposure to stressful work conditions.
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