Stress And Coping Stratergies In Hospital Administrative Staff : An Observational Study

STRESS AND COPING STRATERGIES IN HOSPITAL     ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF: AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY

Introduction

Hospital Administrative Staff face immense stress from heavy workloads, administrative duties, extended hours, emotional demands of healthcare settings. Prolonged stress leads to    burnout, anxiety, depression and reduced efficiency. The study aims to explore the stress level and coping strategies among hospital administrative staff in Tertiary Hospital care, Belgaum, Karnataka, India

objective

To Determine the Perceived Stress Level and Coping Mechanism among Hospital      Administrative Staff using Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10) and Brief COPE Inventory.

Methodology

This is a cross sectional study with a random sample of 90 hospital administrative staff. The 10-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS- 10) and Brief COPE inventory were self-administered to measure stress level and coping strategies respectively among the participants.

Results

The study is yet to be conducted and results are awaited.

Conclusion

The study is yet to be conducted and conclusions are awaited.

  Keywords

 Hospital Administrative Staff, Stress, Perceived Stress Scale-10, Brief COPE inventory, Coping strategies.