Abstract

Objective: This descriptive study aims to examine the level

of work-related stress, role ambiguity, role conflict-situation,

and the effect of other related factors on the nurses working

in hospitals in Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.

Methods: In order to collect socio-demographic data of the

nurses ‘Personal Information Form’ for determining the

level of role ambiguity role conflict ‘Role Ambiguity Role

Conflict Scale’ was applied, and finally ‘Work Related

Tension Scale’ was used in order to determine the level of

work-related stress. Data were registered using SPSS 17.0

, and analyzed using frequency distribution, independent

t-test, One-way ANOVA and correlation tests.

Results: A statistically significant correlation was found

between the duration of the profession, role conflict,

being more significant in nurses working for 1-5 years

(p<0,05). The correlation between nurses’ work patterns

and role conflict was found to significant, and being more

meaningful among shift workers (p<0,05). Positive, and

statistically significant correlations were detected among

role conflict, role ambiguity, and work-related tension

(p<0.05).

Conclusion: In line with the results of study it was suggested

that; working hours of nurses should not be more than

40 hours, and hours of shift working should be regulate.