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Perceived Sources of Stress Among Pediatric Oncology Nurses7755 E Bridgewood Dr, Anaheim Hills, CA 92808-1404 This study examined the stressors most commonly experienced by pediatric oncology nurses. A descriptive, correlational design was used, and Selye's stress theory served as the theoretical framework. The final sample consisted of 155 members of the Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses who completed and returned the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, and the Pediatric Oncology Nurse Stressor Questionnaire (PONSQ). The participants reported that relapse or sudden death of a favorite patient was their greatest source of stress. The second most common stressor was a workload perceived as too great to give quality patient care. The participants reported no more state or trait anxiety than the reference group. Statistics for white-collar working women were used as the reference group by Spielberger. The PONSQ shows that pediatric oncology nursing is a stressful profession. Additional research is needed to identify positive strategies for reducing this stress.
Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing, Vol. 10, No. 3,
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