Prevalence of Work Related Psychological Stress and Work Ability among Nursing Students: A Cross Sectional Study

Authors

  • Vinit Mody
  • Vraj Barot
  • Rucha Parolekar
  • Karan Kothari
  • Maharshi Panchal
  • Dhruvi Soni

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijpot.v16i3.18404

Keywords:

Perceived Stress Scale; Work Ability Index.

Abstract

Background: Nursing is seen as an apparently stressful occupation, as nurses assume the role of caregivers
and supervisors for their patients and also become role models and educators for their families and working
environment. Nursing students don’t differ from other category of students as they actually experience more stress
when compared with them. One of the reasons of experiencing more stress by nursing students is that majority of
them are younger and middle-aged group. A high level of occupational stress has been found to reduce nursing
quality and working ability. So, the aim of this study was to find the prevalence rate of work related psychological
stress and work ability among nursing students.
Method: A short form questionnaire was prepared which consisted of survey related questions from Perceived
Stress Scale and Work Ability Index. Total 101 nursing students were selected on the basis of selection criteria and
the questionnaire was distributed amongst them. Data analysis using scientific calculation showed that there was
high prevalence rate of moderate level of perceived stress among nursing students but their working ability was
excellent in context with their physical and psychological demands.
Conclusion: There was significant prevalence rate of work related psychological stress but working ability was not
so much affected among nursing students.

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Author Biographies

  • Vinit Mody

    Associate Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, (MPT Musculoskeletal conditions)

  • Vraj Barot

    BPT Interns, Pioneer Physiotherapy College, Sayajipura, Vadodara, Gujarat, India

  • Rucha Parolekar

    BPT Interns, Pioneer Physiotherapy College, Sayajipura, Vadodara, Gujarat, India

  • Karan Kothari

    BPT Interns, Pioneer Physiotherapy College, Sayajipura, Vadodara, Gujarat, India

  • Maharshi Panchal

    BPT Interns, Pioneer Physiotherapy College, Sayajipura, Vadodara, Gujarat, India

  • Dhruvi Soni

    BPT Interns, Pioneer Physiotherapy College, Sayajipura, Vadodara, Gujarat, India

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Published

2022-08-09

How to Cite

Prevalence of Work Related Psychological Stress and Work Ability among Nursing Students: A Cross Sectional Study. (2022). Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy - An International Journal, 16(3), 98-102. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijpot.v16i3.18404