Evidence‐based approach to mitigate cumulative stress in pediatric nurses through the development of respite rooms

Author:

Beardsley Elaine1,Patton Lindsey1ORCID,Reynolds Chelsea1,Williams Alexis1,Hernandez Emily1,Chen Pauline1,Tidwell Jerithea1

Affiliation:

1. Children's Health System of Texas Dallas Texas USA

Abstract

AbstractBackgroundThe cumulative stress toll on nurses increased during the COVID‐19 pandemic. An evidence‐based practice (EBP) project was conducted to understand what is known about the impacts of cumulative stress within nursing and if there are ways to mitigate stress during a nurse's shift.Aim/ImplementationA project team from three clinical units completed an extensive literature review and identified the need to promote detachment while supporting parasympathetic recovery. Based on this review, leaders from three pediatric clinical units (neonatal intensive care unit, cardiovascular intensive care unit, and acute pulmonary floor) implemented respite rooms.OutcomesFollow‐up outcomes showed a statistically significant stress reduction. For all shifts combined, the Wilcoxon Signed‐Rank Test revealed that perceived stress scores from an 11‐point Likert scale (0 = no stress and 10 = maximum perceived stress) were significantly lower in the post‐respite room (Md = 3, n = 68) compared to in the pre‐respite room (Md = 6, n = 68), Z = −7.059, p < .001, with a large effect size, r = .605. Nurses and other staff frequently utilized respite rooms during shifts.Implications for PracticeClinical inquiry and evidence‐based practice processes can mitigate cumulative stress and support staff wellbeing. Respite rooms within the hospital can promote a healthy work environment among nurses and promote a self‐care culture change. Evidence‐based strategies to mitigate cumulative stress using respite rooms are a best practice to promote nurse wellbeing and mitigate cumulative stress.

Publisher

Wiley

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