Special presentation

1. Occupational health
of nurses: stress and
burnout management
Presented by,
Rachel Ann George
RN,South Eastern private Hospital,
Melbourne , Australia

2. Is it important to talk about stress in nursing??
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3. Statistics indicate that
stress is among the
most common
workplace hazards for
nurses.
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Can you define stress?
Defining stress is like defining happiness.
Everyone knows what it is but no one can agree on a definition
“Stress is the emotional and physical response you experience when you
perceive an imbalance between demands placed on you and your resources at
a time when coping is important”
Sustained work related stressors lead to Burnout

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Dangers of nurse burnout
It impacts
- Nurses
-Employers
- Patients

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Tiredness & fatigue,
Disrupted sleep patterns
Increased pulse rate and blood
pressure
Shallow, rapid respirations
loss of appetite, overeating,
Indigestion • constipation, Diarrhea •
dry mouth • excessive Perspiration,
clamminess • nausea
nail-biting
Increased use of alcohol or other
drugs •
Irritability and impatience,
frequent worry and anxiety •
moodiness,
Feeling sad or upset • loss of sense
of humor •
poor concentration, memory lapses
Feeling overwhelmed by even minor
problems

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How nurses can prevent
Burnout?
Fortunately its possible to prevent nurse burnout
before it occurs –and treat immediately when it
happens .

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Admin
Incharge Nurses
Harmony
in
teamwork

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Inculcate coping skills
Breathing technique
Exercise
Eat healthy
Hydrate yourself
Strive for quality sleep
Find a hobby
Take breaks
Seek Help

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Thank you