Nurses and Trauma: WHY THEY NEED THERAPY

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Nursing is a wonderful profession that requires dedication, compassion and patience. Nurses play an important role in patient care and often work long hours in emergencies. Although they are not well known in the field of health, it is important to know the idea that this work can be done. Nurses often encounter traumatic events that can affect their mental health. In this article, we explore why nurses need medical care to deal with the injuries they face in the hospital.


Traumatic Events

Every day, 4,444 nurses witness traumatic events ranging from emergencies to patient suffering and death. They are on the front lines, providing comfort and support to patients and their families in critical times. However, continuing to experience these traumas can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for many nurses. Therapy provides a safe place for nurses to process their experiences and deal with the emotional problems they carry.

High-Stress Work Environment
The hospital environment is a fast-paced, stressful environment where nurses are constantly faced with demands and important decisions. Job demands often exceed resources, leading to stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue. Therapy provides an outlet for nurses to express stress, learn effective coping strategies, and regularly develop interpersonal skills.

Emotional Loss and Compassion Fatigue
Nurses provide empathy in caring for patients and establishing connections and relationships. But this emotion can predispose them to compassion fatigue, emotional exhaustion, and emotional hopelessness. Therapy enables nurses to think critically, prevent crises, and renew compassion, ultimately improving their ability to provide quality care.

Ethical and Ethical Issues
Nurses often find themselves faced with ethical and moral issues such as end-of-life decisions, resource allocation, and treatment group incompatibility. These situations can create ethical dilemmas that can have serious consequences for the mental health nurse. Therapy provides a place for nurses to explore these issues, find guidance, and find ways to align personal values ​​with needs.

Communication Challenges
Effective communication is essential for nursing, but it can be difficult, especially under stress. Nurses may find it difficult to have difficult conversations, deliver bad news, or deal with angry or upset family members. Therapy can help nurses develop effective communication skills, improve their emotional health, and give them the tools to face challenges with greater confidence.

Work-Life Balance
Nurses often face irregular working hours, long working hours and overtime, leaving little time for self-care and personal life. This lack of confidence can lead to chronic stress and neglect of your own health. Healthcare improves overall health by providing a supportive environment for nurses to explore work-life balance strategies, set boundaries, and provide self-care first. heavy load. The trauma doctors face in the hospital can have a long-term impact on their mental health.

In conclusion, nurses should have access to therapy to address emotional issues, develop coping mechanisms, and manage mental health. By investing in their health, nurses can continue to provide the exceptional care they are known for while maintaining their own health and safety.


Sources:


Nurses and PTSD

Secrets from the Emergency Room: The Untold Cost of Caring | Sandee Mendelson | TEDxAlmansorPark


Levi, P., Patrician, P. A., Vance, D. E., Montgomery, A. P., & Moss, J. (2021). Post-traumatic stress disorder in intensive care unit nurses: A concept analysis. Workplace health & safety, 69(5), 224-234.


By Ian Ndungu

ianndungu25@gmail.com



Location: Nairobi, Kenya

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