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The relationship between occupational stress, depression and quality of life in clinical nurses

This study is a descriptive study that examines the relationship between occupational stress, depression and quality of life of clinical nurses. The data collection was conducted from 1 November 2018 to November 16, 2018 for 156 clinical nurses working at one general hospital. Data were analyzed by SPSS 18.0 program using t-test, one-way ANOVA, pearson s correlation coefficient and multiple regression. The results of the study showed positive correlation between occupational stress and depression, and negative correlation between occupational stress and quality of life. The factors influencing occupational stress were depression, work departments, and job satisfaction. In conclusion, clinical nurses occupational stress was closely related to depression and quality of life. It is suggested that clinical nurses should be provided with education and mediation program considering the quality of life and depression for clinical nurses in order to manage effective occupational stress.