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Introduction Environmental factors and their impact on health are highly relevant today. With increasing concerns about climate change, pollution, and the sustainability of our planet, there is a growing recognition of the profound effects of our environment on our physical and mental well-being. The lack of awareness and understanding of the intricate relationship between environmental factors and human health hinders effective action from addressing the adverse impacts, jeopardizing the well-being of individuals and communities.
Level 1 science question: How does environmental sustainability promote human health and prevent disease? Level 2 science question: What are the specific health risks associated with exposure to different types of environmental pollutants, such as heavy metals, pesticides, or asbestos?
Level 1 math question: what is the correlation between air pollution levels and respiratory disease rates? Level 2 math question: What are the economic benefits of implementing measures to reduce pollution, taking into account the potential reduction in healthcare costs associated with diseases? What I found difficult about my topic is that since it is too broad, I am having a tough time choosing which topics to research.
Introduction
Background Information
Stress among nurses is a critical issue affecting the current healthcare system. This issue affects the quality of outcomes achieved by nurses, patients, and healthcare organizations (Sarazine et al., 2021). Although nurses are at the forefront of healthcare delivery, most receive little support whenever they face stress associated with their profession. This study provides a scientific inquiry into the risk factors and implications of stress and recommends measures to improve the quality of life of nurses.
Research Questions
Level 1 Research Question: What are the stress risk factors among nurses?
Level 2 Research Question: What are the implications of stress on the individual and professional lives of nurses?
MethodologyData Collection
The study applied quantitative and qualitative data to examine the stress risk factors among nurses. The researchers held interviews and focus group sessions with registered nurses and managers to collect qualitative data on what they believed to be the contributing factors of stress. Surveys and questionnaires also helped collect quantitative data on these factors in a sample of nurses.
Data Analysis
The researcher used thematic analysis to derive themes within the qualitative data. For the quantitative data, descriptive and inferential statistical tests such as chi-square and regression helped quantify intensity and stress patterns. They also shed light on the correlation between stress and variables such as shifts and workplace environment.
Findings and Discussion
The analysis revealed several risk factors for stress among nurses. The factors are heavy workload, work-life imbalance, role ambiguity, workplace bullying and incivility, poor professional development, organizational limitations, emotional challenges, staffing shortage, and lack of autonomy (Maharaj, Lees, & Lal, 2018). The analysis also showed that stress predisposes nurses to physical health disorders, mental health issues, reduced performance, poor interpersonal relationships, and increased turnover.
Conclusion
In summary, stress is a serious concern that affects nurses in contemporary healthcare. Healthcare organizations should partner to address the risk factors of stress. They should provide nurses with a conducive working environment and social and mental support services. Taking this initiative can help the well-being and hence the quality of outcomes of nurses.
Challenges and New Learning
I faced several challenges when completing this assignment, such as obtaining the sample, ensuring data accuracy, and adhering to all ethical considerations. The process of developing research questions and writing an inquiry paper has taught me the value of posing specific, well-defined questions to guide one’s inquiry. I now understand that scientific research has many facets and that qualitative and quantitative methods have their uses. Further, I have realized the value of offering evidence-based answers to the research topic and thinking through their practical ramifications. The following are some questions I would like my peers to address:
What interventions exist in the healthcare system to address stress among nurses?
What is the impact of organizational culture on stress?
What obstacles undermine organizational efforts to address stress among nurses?
Can technological advancements help reduce stress among nurses?
How can nurses use self-care to reduce nurses and improve their quality of life