Biomedical equipment in the neonatal intensive care unit: is it a stressor?
The objective of this research was to learn more about nurses' perceptions of the sources of stress in a neonatal intensive care unit and based on the results, to initiate programs to combat stressors. Nurses were asked to complete a demographic sheet and stress audit. Thirty-three (52%) nurses responded and reported that their greatest source of stress was centered on bio-medical equipment--specifically on access, storage, design, and function issues. Nurses reported their least sources were advanced positions, stable infants, and routine procedures. Plans are underway to remedy equipment issues--primarily to inform and collaborate with others.
D000328:Adult; D002055:Burnout, Professional / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D004868:Equipment Failure; D004865:Equipment and Supplies, Hospital; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007363:Intensive Care Units, Neonatal; D008283:Maintenance; D008297:Male; D013677:Medical Laboratory Science; D008875:Middle Aged; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires