Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of an anger management program on anger, job stress, psychological well-being, and heart rate variability in clinical nurses. Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted using a nonequivalent control group, pre–post test design with repeated measures. The participants included 43 nurses assigned to the experimental and control groups. Anger, job stress, psychological well-being, and heart rate variability were evaluated before the intervention, immediately after the completion of the intervention, and four weeks after the end of the intervention. Chi-square test, t-test, Fisher's exact test, and GEE (Generalized Estimating Equations) were used to analyze the data. Results: There were significant differences in the level of anger, state anger, job stress, and psychological well-being between the two groups. The rate of change in the total power (TP) and the high-frequency band (HF) of the experimental group increased immediately after the intervention completion, but that of the control group decreased at the same time. Conclusion: The above results demonstrate that an anger management program for nurses effectively attenuated anger and job stress, improved psychological well-being, and regulated heart rate variability.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 247-254 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Asian Nursing Research |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2021 |
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Keywords
- Anger management therapy
- Nurses
- Occupational stress