Blog spotlight: Nurses are twice as likely to experience depression as the general public
Nurse Leader Insider, June 25, 2012
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Most nurses would agree that a typical shift requires a high level of focus on tasks, good time management, and a positive attitude when interacting with patients. But according to a study published recently in the journal Clinical Nurse Specialist, 18% of nurses experience depressive symptoms, a rate that is twice as high as that of the general public. Symptoms of depression include low mood, difficulty concentrating, and lower total output in the workplace. Those experiencing depression are also more accident-prone and less able to perform mental or interpersonal tasks, a fact that concerns researchers due to the likelihood that a nurse’s depression could have serious ramifications for coworkers and patient care.
Nurses who are experiencing depression and are unable to perform their jobs at the high level required of healthcare professionals pose a risk to patients, as an inability to concentrate could lead to serious or fatal medical errors.
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