CompletedNot Applicable

Traumatic and Routine Stressors Experienced by Emergency Nurses

Turkey (Türkiye)200 participantsStarted 2025-09-01

Plain-language summary

Emergency nurses are frequently exposed to both traumatic events and routine work-related stressors due to the nature of emergency care settings. These experiences may have important emotional and psychological effects, which can influence nurses' well-being, job satisfaction, and quality of patient care. The aim of this study is to examine the frequency and emotional impact of traumatic and routine stressors experienced by emergency department nurses during the past six months. The study focuses on identifying common stressors and understanding how often these events occur and how strongly they affect nurses emotionally. This observational, cross-sectional study was conducted among emergency nurses working in public hospitals in Turkey. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire that includes demographic questions and the Traumatic and Routine Stressors Scale (TRSS-TR), a validated instrument designed specifically for emergency nurses. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to a better understanding of occupational stress among emergency nurses and to support the development of strategies aimed at protecting nurses' mental health and improving working conditions in emergency care environments.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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* Inclusion Criteria; * Registered nurses working in emergency departments * At least 6 months of experience working in an emergency department * Aged 18 years or older * Willingness to participate voluntarily in the study * Ability to complete an online self-administered questionnaire * Exclusion Criteria ; * Less than 6 months of experience working in an emergency department * Refusal or inability to provide informed consent * Incomplete questionnaire responses

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
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5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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What they're measuring

Frequency and Emotional Impact Scores of Traumatic and Routine Stressors

Timeframe: One-time assessment covering stressor exposure and emotional impact over the previous 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07403656

SponsorAgri Ibrahim Cecen University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-12-01

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