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Reducing emotional distress in nurses using cognitive behavioral therapy: A preliminary program evaluation

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BRUNERO, Scott, COWAN, Darrin, FAIRBROTHER, Greg·2008·Japan Journal of Nursing Science
DOI 10.1111/j.1742-7924.2008.00102.x
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Introduction: Workplace stress among nurses has been associated with high absenteeism, low work satisfaction, and poor retention rates. Aim: This pilot study evaluated the effectiveness of a 1 day stress management program on nurses' stress levels. Methods: The nurse participants attended an 8 h face‐to‐face interactive workshop based on cognitive behavioral therapy. The subjects also were given a self‐directed manual with reading and exercises to use after the workshop. The nurses were assessed at baseline and at 6 weeks postworkshop attendance using the Nurse Stress Scale (NSS). They were asked to rate their level of stress at work, outside of work, and their overall stress. The participants also were asked to evaluate the perceived usefulness of the workshop at follow‐up. Results: The sample consisted of 18 new graduate nurses halfway through their first year. The NSS subscales “nurse–doctor conflict”, “death and dying”, and “nurse–nurse conflict” showed statistically significant improvement at follow‐up. The ratings of stress at work, outside of work, and the overall stress also showed statistically significant improvement. Conclusions: The workshop was well‐received by the new graduate nurses. The pre/post findings suggest a beneficial effect of the intervention. The authors are encouraged by the results and now plan to conduct a multisite, randomized controlled trial to seek to establish a wider evidence base for the intervention.

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  • Because cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on modifying dysfunctional cognitions and promoting appropriate coping behaviors, it can be especially effective for addressing the stress experienced by nurses.

    “As cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on modifying dysfunctional cognitions and promoting the adoption of appropriate behaviors for coping with stress and emergent situations, it can be especially effective for addressing the stress experienced by nurses (Brunero et al., 2008; Orly et al., 2010).”

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  1. McVicar, A. (2003). Workplace stress in nursing. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 44, 633-642.

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Authors
BRUNERO, S., COWAN, D., & FAIRBROTHER, G.
Affiliations
Prince of Wales Hospital (AU)
Corresponding author
BRUNERO, Scott
ORCID
Venue
Japan Journal of Nursing Science
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2008-11-20
Volume
5
Issue
2
Pages
109-115
ISSN
  • 1742-7924 (ISSN-L)
  • 1742-7932
DOI
10.1111/j.1742-7924.2008.00102.x
OpenAlex
W2122001951
Cited by
33
References
39
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2024: 1 · 2022: 1 · 2021: 1 · 2020: 3 · 2019: 3 · 2018: 2 · 2017: 4 · 2016: 5 · 2015: 3 · 2014: 2 · 2013: 3 · 2012: 1
FWCI
1.34
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor)
Locations
Japan Journal of Nursing Science (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Stress and Burnout Research
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Occupational Therapy › Occupational Health and Burnout
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
Keywords
occupational stress, nurses, cognitive behavioral therapy, stress management workshops, new nurses, emotional distress, nurse-physician conflict, death and dying, self-guided intervention

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