Symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder among pediatric acute care nurses.
J Pediatr Nurs
; 27(4): 357-65, 2012 Aug.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22703683
ABSTRACT
In their work, pediatric acute care nurses may encounter traumatic events and be at risk for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This survey-based study examines the potential diagnosis of PTSD among nurses at a tertiary children's hospital with a Level 1 trauma center. Twenty-one percent of respondents had strong PTSD symptoms without significant difference between units. Nurses with potential PTSD had more comorbid symptoms of anxiety, depression, and burnout and were more often considering a career change. Furthermore, symptoms affected not only their work but also their personal lives. Future research should focus upon identifying pediatric nurses with PTSD to provide therapeutic interventions and reducing high-risk events and their potential impact.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Enfermagem Pediátrica
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Transtornos de Estresse Pós-Traumáticos
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Cuidados Críticos
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Recursos Humanos de Enfermagem Hospitalar
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Limite:
Adult
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Article