Effects of stress on nursing integrity

Citation

McIntosh B & Sheppy B (2013) Effects of stress on nursing integrity. Nursing Times, 27 (25), pp. 35-39. https://journals.rcni.com/doi/full/10.7748/ns2013.02.27.25.35.e7199; https://doi.org/10.7748/ns2013.02.27.25.35.e7199

Abstract
This article looks at the relationship between stress, nursing integrity and patient care. It has been argued that the professional integrity of nurses has been eroded and consequently they have become more susceptible to anxiety, stress and exhaustion, potentially affecting care delivery. The authors suggest that the goal of providing high professional standards is threatened by increased service demands, and there is therefore a need for nurses to develop effective coping strategies to manage stress resulting from competing tensions in the workplace.; � This article looks at the relationship between stress, nursing integrity and patient care. It has been argued that the professional integrity of nurses has been eroded and consequently they have become more susceptible to anxiety, stress and exhaustion, potentially affecting care delivery. The authors suggest that the goal of providing high professional standards is threatened by increased service demands, and there is therefore a need for nurses to develop effective coping strategies to manage stress resulting from competing tensions in the workplace.

Keywords
Nurses Psychology Care Treatment Job stress Patients Influence Nursing Quality of care Management Autonomy Compassion Nursing integrity Service demands Stress