Estrés laboral en el personal de enfermería que trabajan en el Hospital Teodoro Maldonado Carbo, año 2024.

Abstract

Work-related stress among nursing staff represents a growing problem that affects the quality of care and well-being of nursing professionals. Objective: To determine the level of work-related stress among nursing staff at the Teodoro Maldonado Carbo Specialty Hospital in 2024. Methodological design: Descriptive, quantitative, cross-sectional study. Population: 73 nursing professionals from different areas. Technique: Survey. Instrument: ILO-WHO Work-Related Stress Scale. Results: 74% of the staff surveyed were female, and 38% were between 29 and 33 years old. 68% had between 1 and 5 years of experience. Regarding stress levels by area, the highest percentage was identified as "Leader's influence," with 79.13%, considered a high level of stress. The areas of "Organizational Structure," "Technology," "Organizational Territory," and "Group Support" reflect a level of stress, while "Organizational Climate" and "Lack of Cohesion" show an intermediate level. The total stress percentage was 64.73%, indicating an intermediate level of overall stress. Conclusion: The nursing staff at TMC Hospital present an intermediate level of stress, with the influence of the leader standing out as the main stressor. The data demonstrate the need to improve organizational management, the work environment, and team suporto to reduce the impact of stress on profesional performance.