Sjuksköterskors hantering av stressfyllda situationer i arbetet/ Nurses dealing with work related stress

Background: The majority of nurses experience work related stress, which can lead to a negative impact on patient care. The stress can be handled by coping strategies. Aim: To illuminate coping strategies among nurses experiencing work related stress. Method: The study has been accomplished as a literature study, with a systematic review of scientific articles. Findings: Following coping strategies appeared: problem solving, long-term strategies, passive strategies, leisure strategies, social support and mental strategies. Conclusion: Awareness of coping strategies for dealing with work related stress, can lead to improvement in patient care