A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Triangular Nursing Interventions on Stress Among Staff Nurses

Abstract

Background: Stress among staff nurses is a critical concern, significantly impacting their well-being, job satisfaction, and the quality of care they provide. The work environment plays a pivotal role in nurse stress levels.  This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of triangular nursing interventions   on   stress among Staff Nurses.

Methodology:  The research aimed to assess perceived stress levels of staff nurses at SRMCH & RC and evaluate the effects of interventions using a one-group pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design. The study involved 100 staff nurses who met specific inclusion criteria, including scoring 14 or above on the Perceived Stress Scale and being available during the study. Purposive sampling was used, with exclusions for nurses on leave, already practicing relaxation techniques, or unable to participate due to illness or other studies.

Results: The study found a significant reduction in perceived stress among participants following the TNI intervention. Before the intervention, 60% of participants experienced severe stress, and 40% had moderate stress. After the intervention, no participants reported severe stress, with 70% experiencing moderate stress and 30% reporting mild stress. Statistical analysis showed a significant decrease in the mean stress score from 34.4 to 22.10 (p-value = 0.00), confirming the effectiveness of the intervention in reducing stress levels.

Conclusion: The study concludes that there is a significant reduction in stress levels observed in this study underscores the efficacy of triangular nursing interventions as a viable strategy for managing occupational stress among nursing professionals.