Perioperative managers: role stressors and strategies for coping.

Full Abstract

This qualitative study explored the role stressors experienced by perioperative nurse managers, and identified resources and strategies they used in order to cope with the multiple demands upon their role. Grounded Theory methodology was used to inform the inquiry through interviews with the participants and thematic analysis of the data. The perioperative nurse managers who participated in the study indicated that the major stressors they experienced were related to managing their staff Stress was reduced through the use of hospital resources and peer support, referring to post management education and information obtainedfrom attending conferences. In addition, they used team building strategies, balanced priorities and engaged in social activities. These findings will assist directors of nursing and other nursing leaders in formulating the direction of appropriate support and structure for the development of perioperative nurse managers.

Author information

Author/s: Schroeder, Marilyn (M); Worrall-Carter, Linda (L);

Affiliation: Gynaecology and Surgical Services, Mercy Hospital for Women, Melbourne.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Contemporary nurse : a journal for the Australian nursing profession (Contemp Nurse), published in Australia. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2002-Oct; vol 13 (issue 2-3) : pp 229-38

Dates: Created 2005/08/24; Completed 2005/09/29;

PMID: 16116779, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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