Working Environment Enhanced Mental Stress in the Nurses

Abstract

Inefficient job performance is associated with various environmental
factors. These factors are also reason to low satisfaction levels which leads to poor
performance in the workers. The working environment factors can be a reason for the
anxiety in employees and poor performance in the workers. A cross-sectional study
was conducted and 200 nurses were selected from Services Hospital Lahore.
Demographic characteristics and different working variables such as environmental
hazards, workplace layout, infection control measures, and proper availability of
resources were considered. Pearson correlation and regression were carried out for
the environmental factors and job performance and a strong positive relationship with
the p-value <.001 was recorded. This study revealed that the better environmental
conditions plays an important role in job performance and lessens the mental stress. It
is suggested that performance may be improved by addressing safety, infection control
measures, and by providing appropriate resources.