Stress in novice nurses in new work environments: a systematic review

Background: Inexperienced nursing care can compromise the quality of care and the well-being of patients. The aim of this study was to assess the main sources of stress encountered by nurses and novice nurses in a setting not previously experienced. Methods: A systematic review was conducted followi...

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Autores: Narbona-Gálvez, Ángela, García-Iglesias, Juan Jesús, Ayuso Murillo, Diego, Fontán-Vinagre, Guadalupe, Gómez Salgado, Juan, Allande Cussó, Regina, Fagundo-Rivera, Javier, Macías-Toronjo, Israel, Ruiz-Frutos, Carlos
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:España
Institución:Universidad de Sevilla (US)
Repositorio:idUS. Depósito de Investigación de la Universidad de Sevilla
OAI Identifier:oai:idus.us.es:11441/164451
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/11441/164451
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1463751
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Nurses
occupational stress
professional burnout
psychological adaptation
mental health
clinical competence
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Sumario:Background: Inexperienced nursing care can compromise the quality of care and the well-being of patients. The aim of this study was to assess the main sources of stress encountered by nurses and novice nurses in a setting not previously experienced. Methods: A systematic review was conducted following the PRISMA format in Pubmed, Scopus, Web of Science, and CINAHL electronic databases in March 2024. A total of 395 studies were identified, of which 16 met the inclusion criteria. Selection was made on the basis of topic relevance and methodological quality, assessed using the critical tools of the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). Results: A total of 16 studies were included in this review. Of the 16 selected, 10 were cross-sectional studies, 3 were cohort studies, 2 were qualitative, and 1 was a systematic review. The studies revealed that the main stressors for novice nurses included time management, workload, and interpersonal relationships. The results underline that organizational factors, such as lack of support and high work demands, play a key role in generating stress. Conclusion: Identifying and addressing the key challenges faced by novice nurses, such as workload, adjustment to the environment, professional expectations, and interpersonal relationships, is crucial to sustain their professional engagement and ensure the quality of health care. This understanding is essential for creating efficient policies and practices that enhance the occupational well-being and stability of nurses in the workforce