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PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT ON NURSES CARING FOR EXTENDED CARE PATIENTS, JEDDAH

Jamal alshaikh, 2Hazem khogeer, Dr Yahya Makhdoom, Dr. Bakr Al Bakri, Dr Adel Makhdoom

Introduction: Nurses are an integral part of the healthcare system, and many of them work in very stressful environment which may affect them psychologically. The purpose of our study was to investigate depression, anxiety and stress and their determinants among nurses working in extended care. Methodology: A total of 128 nurses were invited to participate in this cross-sectional study the participants completed a cross sectional survey, the Depression anxiety and stress scale 21 [DASS 21] and was compared to multiple variables to determine significance using SPSS. Results: The prevalence of Depression, anxiety and stress symptoms were present in 40%, 50% and 25% of nurses respectively. There was a significant correlation between stress, resources availability, nationality, and colleague and manager relationship. Also our results showed a significant association between depression and resources availability. no statistical significance was found between anxiety and other determinants. Conclusion: Psychological well-being of nurses is crucial on themselves and the care they provide. A very large proportion of nurses working in extended care have depression, anxiety or stress symptoms compared to the general population. Nurses should be involved and supported through support programs and coping strategies to maintain their wellbeing.

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