Impact of stakeholder pressure and occupational stress on mental health of dental nurses
Objective To explore the impact of stakeholder pressure and occupational stress on mental health of dental nurses.Methods From January 2022 to March 2023,a convenient sampling method was used to select 184 dental nurses from 6 tertiary comprehensive hospitals in Wuhan City as the survey subjects.The survey was conducted using the general situation scale,stakeholder stress scale,occupational stress scale and mental health scale,and the data were analyzed.Results The stakeholder pressure score of dental nurses was(27.85±4.42)points,occupational stress score was(357.41±62.58)points,and mental health score was(12.24±2.85)points.The comparison of stakeholder stress,occupational stress,and mental health scores among dental nurses of different ages,years of work,professional titles,marital status,and monthly income showed statistically significant differences(all P<0.05).Stakeholder pressure and occupational stress jointly explained 33.70%of the variation in the mental health of dental nurses.Conclusion The psychological health of dental nurses is at a moderate level,and stakeholder pressure and occupational stress have a significant impact on mental health.Hospital managers can take intervention measures to reduce stakeholder pressure and alleviate occupational stress,in order to improve the mental health status of dental nurses.
Dental nurseStakeholder pressureOccupational stressMental health