The Influence of Effective Stress Management on the Performance of Nurses in Subol Hospital

Tunde Sikirulahi ELEGBEDE; Mariam GBAJUMO-SHERIFF; Godson MESIKE; Abdul Olalekan GBADAMOSI

Tunde Sikirulahi ELEGBEDE Department of Employment Relations and Human Resource Management, University of Lagos, Akoka Lagos, Nigeria
Mariam GBAJUMO-SHERIFF Department of Employment Relations and Human Resource Management, University of Lagos, Akoka Lagos, Nigeria
Godson MESIKE Department of Actuarial Science & Insurance, University of Lagos, Akoka Lagos, Nigeria
Abdul Olalekan GBADAMOSI Department of Business Administration, University of Lagos, Lagos Nigeria

Keywords: Stress, management, nurses, performance, communication, flexibility, vacation, wellness programme

Abstract

The extent of performance in the workplace may be negatively affected by stress due to a lack of effective management. The decline in work performance may appear to be a great threat or even death of patients in the hospitals. It is important that effective management of stress among nurses in Nigeria is paramount in hospital administration and management to ensure effective healthcare delivery. The main aim of this study is to investigate the influence of effective stress management on the performance of nurses in hospitals in Lagos State Nigeria. This study adopted a cross-sectional research design. The study is based on the observation that takes place within different groups at one time while the appropriate research strategy adopted is survey strategy. The major findings from this study revealed that the effectiveness of stress management techniques has a strong and significant impact on nurses’ performance. This study therefore concluded that the lack of effective stress management techniques in hospitals accounts for the decline in productivity, performance, and commitment among nurses in Lagos Hospitals.