Workplace Psychological Health Among Canadian Nurses

Authors

  • Constanza Berrios Simon Fraser University
  • Yayuk Joffres Simon Fraser University
  • Louis Wang Simon Fraser University

Abstract

Due to the demanding nature of their work, nurses in Canada are at high risk of developing psychological distress compared to the general Canadian workforce. Nurses experience high levels of physical and psychological injury, job burnout, and depression. This has been found to result in increased levels of absenteeism, disability claims, and compromise the quality of patient care. We advocate for improvements to workplace psychological health for Canadian nurses at an organizational level. This is a matter of occupational health and safety that has the potential to enhance both nurse and patient health.

 

Author Biographies

Constanza Berrios, Simon Fraser University

MPH Candidate, Faculty of Health Sciences

Yayuk Joffres, Simon Fraser University

MPH Candidate, Faculty of Health Sciences

Louis Wang, Simon Fraser University

MPH Candidate, Faculty of Health Sciences

Published

2015-03-20