Causes and Effects of Job Stress on working efficiency in Nursing Profession

CA Subhash Mathur; Dr. Sakshi Motwani; Ms. Akriti Shastri

Volume : VII, Issue : I, January - 2018

Causes and Effects of Job Stress on working efficiency in Nursing Profession

Ca Subhash Mathur, Dr. Sakshi Motwani, Ms. Akriti Shastri

Abstract :

Healthcare profession in its own is a socially responsible job where people expect prompt and cå behavior, cooperative approach and positive attitude. Hazardous impacts were ought by job stress not only on nurses’ health but also in their abilities to cope with job demands, as was found through the researcher’s experience. This seriously impairs the provision of quality care and the efficacy of health services delivery. Numbers of studies have identified nursing as a stressful occupation. Stress has its own cost for individuals in terms of health, wellbeing, and job satisfaction, as well as for the organization in terms of absenteeism and turnover, which in turn may impact the quality of patient care.

The main object of the paper is to throw lights on causes and effects of Job stress and efficiency loss in nursing profession. The research suggests different coping strategies for nurses, which can help them to handle job stress and work efficiently for longer period of time.