Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
E-Journal of Dokuz Eylul University Nursing Faculty, cilt.12, sa.1, ss.74-81, 2019 (Scopus)
Background: Trauma experienced in the working environment is an important problem for nursing. The results of the trauma adversely affect both the nurses and the institutions. Objectives: The aim of this study is to investigate the factors affecting the symptoms of posttraumatic stress experienced by nurses working in emergency departments and their ways of coping with post-traumatic stress symptoms. Methods: This study is descriptive. The sample of study consisted of 108 nurses who works at the emergency services of the university and education hospitals. Traumatic Stress Symptom Scale and coping ways form was used to assess the post-traumatic stress symptoms. Results: Of the nurses participating in the study, 38% suffered post-traumatic stress. The nurses who suffered post-traumatic stress regretted choosing the profession, tended to resign or change their jobs, communicated with the patients less, and were filled with anger at patients. The nurses mostly tried to cope with post-traumatic stress symptoms by making use of their own experiences. Conclusion: Nurses should be informed of symptoms of post-traumatic stress, and measures to be taken to strengthen individual and institutional ways of coping.