Table 3 Stress factors and possible solutions - open question items, own illustration
Stress factors in the work environment | Stress factors within the personal environment | Solution approaches for coping with the stress factors |
|---|---|---|
Collegial disagreements (n = 3) | Burden of social distancing (n = 5) | Establish strict organizational plans (n = 4) |
Uncontrollable patient behavior (n = 6) | Fear of falling ill/infection in the family (n = 23) | Strict working time management (n = 6) |
Increased effort per patient (n = 8) | Fear of own infection (n = 6) | Optimization Patient Care (n = 8) |
Uncertainty in patient care (n = 9) | Sense of insecurity regarding the (private) future (n = 3) | Compliance with the rules of conduct (n = 6) |
Lack of protective equipment (n = 7) | Difficulties in organizing everyday (family) life (n = 5) | Communication / exchange (n = 10) |
Too few or contradictory (protective) instructions for behavior on the job (n = 9) | Political/media situation as a burden (n = 9) | Help from trainers and colleagues (n = 5) |
(Loss) fear for the future of the profession (n = 3) | Fear of psychological effects – family (n = 2) | Independent reconnaissance (n = 5) |
Fear of patient infection and consequences (n = 3) | Behavioral insecurities (n = 3) | Childcare (n = 2) |
Self-protection / self-care (n = 2) | ||
Production of own protective equipment (n = 2) |