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Brinkman, A. | ||||
| Title | Occupational stress in hospitals: A nursing perspective | Type | Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2002 | Publication | Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 8 | Issue | 6 | Pages | 21-23 |
| Keywords | Occupational health and safety; Stress; Nursing | ||||
| Abstract | This article examines the environmental stressors that cause occupational stress for many nurses, particularly the health reforms and the Employment Contracts Act (ECA). The concept of stress is reviewed and theories of occupational stress are described, including the demand-control theory and the transactional model. Nurses are advised to become aware of occupational stress in their workplaces, citing a study by the author showing high levels of stress among hospital nurses. | ||||
| Call Number | NRSNZNO @ research @ 1025 | Serial | 1009 | ||
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