title: Impact of Role Stressors on the Health of Nurse Managers: A Western Canadian Context.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  A qualitative exploratory inquiry was used to understand nurse managers' (NMs') perceptions of their role stressors, coping strategies, and self-health related outcomes as a result of frequent exposure to stressful situations in their role.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  Strong nursing leadership is required for desirable staff, patient, and organizational outcomes. A stressed NM will negatively influence staff nurse satisfaction and retention, patient outcomes, and organizational performance. Stress can affect NMs' mental and physical heath, leading to job dissatisfaction and turnover.
  
  
  METHODS
  A qualitative exploratory inquiry was conducted using semistructured interviews with 23 NMs and 1 focus group interview.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Findings suggest that coping strategies may be inadequate, given the intensity and demands of the manager role, and could negatively impact NMs' long-term health.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Senior nurse leaders can significantly impact the health and productivity of NMs by minimizing the adverse effects of role stress and foster a positive work environment.
authors.affiliation: Author Affiliations: Assistant Professor (Dr Udod) and Graduate Research Assistant (Ms Jenkins), College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; Professor (Dr Cummings), Faculty of Nursing, Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta; and Dean and Professor (Dr Care), School of Health Studies, Associate Vice President, Teaching & Learning, Brandon University, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada.
authors.forename: Sonia A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Udod
authors.forename: Greta
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Cummings
authors.forename: W Dean
authors.initials: WD
authors.lastname: Care
authors.forename: Megan
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Jenkins
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D002170:Canada; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000523:psychology*; D015279:Organizational Culture; D010563:Personnel Turnover; D013315:Stress, Psychological; D017132:Workplace / Q000523:psychology*