Zawód pielęgniarki jako profesja szczególnie obciążona długotrwałym stresem i zagrożeniem wystąpienia depresji

The responsibility arising from the requirements of nursing is causing that many nurses feel pressure and discomfort every day. The multitude, intensity and frequency of stressors experienced every day by nurses inevitably lead to an increase in negative emotions. Many studies have proven the direct impact of stress experienced by nurses on the deterioration of the quality of life on its various areas. Such a multidimensional disorder in performing life roles leads to symptoms of depression, and thus to deterioration of both mental and physical well-being. Aim. The aim of the presented research was to determine the degree of stress burden on people working as a nurse and to answer the question whether nursing as a profession is particularly prone to depression. Material and methods. The group of respondents consisted of 100 nurses working in various forms of employment at Szpital Lipno Sp. z o.o. The study used a self-designed questionnaire, Beck's BDI-II test and the psychological measurement of disposable coping MINI COPE. Results. The obtained results confirmed that nursing is a profession particularly exposed to long-term stress. 80% of the surveyed nurses show a high exposure to stress, 16% of the respondents not too much, and 4% negligible. This means that eight out of ten nurses experience a high stress load in their workplace. Symptoms of depression occur in over 1/3 of respondents (34%). Conclusions. Nursing is a profession that is particularly burdened with long-term stress, and thus every third nurse indicates symptoms of depression.