The Impact of Work-Related Stress on Emergency Nurses’ Job Performance in Borno State University Teaching Hospital
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Background of the Study
Work-related stress is a significant concern for healthcare professionals, particularly in high-pressure environments like emergency departments. Emergency nurses are exposed to stressful situations daily, including handling life-threatening cases, managing large patient volumes, and dealing with unpredictable working hours. The cumulative effect of these stressors can impact their psychological well-being, job satisfaction, and overall performance. Research has shown that high levels of work-related stress can result in burnout, decreased efficiency, and compromised patient care (Patterson & Davis, 2023).
Borno State University Teaching Hospital, located in a region frequently affected by humanitarian crises, faces unique challenges in providing healthcare. The hospital’s emergency department experiences an influx of trauma patients, particularly those injured in conflict-related incidents. The high-pressure environment may exacerbate work-related stress among emergency nurses. Understanding how stress affects their job performance can help identify strategies to improve their working conditions, provide adequate support, and enhance patient care. This study will assess the impact of work-related stress on emergency nurses’ job performance at Borno State University Teaching Hospital.
Statement of the Problem
Emergency nurses are exposed to significant levels of stress due to the nature of their work. However, little research has focused specifically on the impact of work-related stress on their job performance at Borno State University Teaching Hospital. Chronic stress can lead to decreased job performance, lower quality of care, and increased errors, which ultimately affect patient outcomes. This study seeks to identify the extent to which work-related stress affects emergency nurses' job performance in Borno State University Teaching Hospital, exploring the underlying causes and offering recommendations for stress reduction and job performance enhancement.
Objectives of the Study
- To assess the levels of work-related stress among emergency nurses at Borno State University Teaching Hospital.
- To examine the relationship between work-related stress and job performance among emergency nurses.
- To propose recommendations for reducing work-related stress and improving job performance among emergency nurses.
Research Questions
- What are the levels of work-related stress experienced by emergency nurses at Borno State University Teaching Hospital?
- How does work-related stress affect the job performance of emergency nurses?
- What strategies can be implemented to reduce work-related stress and improve job performance?
Research Hypotheses
- Emergency nurses at Borno State University Teaching Hospital experience moderate to high levels of work-related stress.
- There is a significant negative relationship between work-related stress and job performance among emergency nurses.
- Stress management interventions will improve job performance among emergency nurses in the hospital.
Scope and Limitations of the Study
This study will focus on emergency nurses at Borno State University Teaching Hospital. The limitations include potential self-reporting biases and challenges in measuring work-related stress accurately across a large sample.
Definitions of Terms
- Work-related stress: The physical and psychological strain caused by workplace demands that exceed an individual's ability to cope effectively.
- Job performance: The ability of emergency nurses to perform their duties efficiently, including patient care, decision-making, and clinical interventions.
- Emergency nurses: Registered nurses specializing in providing urgent care to patients in emergency settings.
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