Stress in mental health nurses: comparison of ward and community staff.
Work place stress is an increasing concern for mental health nurses. This article reports the findings of two research studies of ward and community-based staff, identifying specific stressors. Reducing staff stress levels is essential if patient care is not to suffer.
Carson
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Leary
J
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de Villiers
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Fagin
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Radmall
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D002055:Burnout, Professional / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D003152:Community Health Nursing; D006801:Humans; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing; D012307:Risk Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires