Name: Turki Muteb Saqer Almutairi
Health Assistant-Health Care security
Name: Muteb Suwailem Matar Alshammari
Health Assistant-Health Care Security
Name: Samiyah Saqer Alanazi
Nursing Specialist
Name: NAWAF GHASSAB AL HARTHI
Health administration specialist
Name:Khalid Salman Alrokayan
Medical Doctor
Name: Ali Dalish Alanazi
Nursing Specialist
Stress Management Techniques for Nurses in Critical Care Units
Abstract
The management of stress is an extremely important topic for nurses working in critical care units because they are required to work in high-stress conditions that are defined by complex patient care, emotional strain, and rapid decision-making. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of stress on critical care nurses and to assess the effectiveness of various stress management strategies from the perspective of improving their mental health, job performance, and resilience. In this study, a review of the existing literature on stressors in critical care settings is conducted. These stressors include high workloads, lengthy shifts, and exposure to patient suffering. Additionally, the study examines coping techniques such as mindfulness, peer support, and organizational interventions. In addition to improving the well-being of nurses, the data indicate that effective stress management not only improves the outcomes of patient care but also minimizes the likelihood of nurses being burned out. Nevertheless, there are variations in the deployment of particular methods and the effectiveness of those methods across the diversity of healthcare settings. The findings of this study highlight the importance of individualized interventions that are designed to meet the specific issues that are experienced by critical care nurses. Additionally, the research indicates that healthcare organizations should emphasize stress management as an essential component of workforce sustainability.
Keywords
Stress management, critical care nurses, nursing stressors, coping strategies, burnout, mindfulness, resilience training, workplace support programs, healthcare settings, emotional strain, intensive care units, organizational interventions, workload, nursing well-being, stress reduction techniques.
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