Care: Court judgment brings hope for nurses!

Care: Court judgment brings hope for nurses!

Wien, Österreich - The pressure on nursing staff is enormous, especially for those who work with patients with traumatic brain injuries. An impressive example is Mr. V. (58), a qualified health and nurse in a rehabilitation center who recently applied for the recognition of his heavy working hours by Pension insurance Austria (PVA). Despite the first decision to be rejected, he was able to win a legal proceedings with the support of the Vienna Chamber of Labor (AK Vienna), which now enables him to premature pension due to the psychological and physical stress in his job. This is a significant step, since the court has recognized the severe emotional and psychological stress associated with the care of such traumatized patients, said .

Another aspect that illuminates the situation of nurses is a current study that shows that nurses have the highest psychological exhaustion in comparison to career. The results illustrate the serious consequences of these stresses, which also lead to above -average absenteeism. The emotional stress and the deadline and performance pressure are identified as the main factors that affect the professional satisfaction and long-term health of nurses. These findings support the fluctuations in the nursing staff, and the Swiss pension system shows the urgency to improve working conditions and strengthen resilience factors.

Research also contains indications of the need for binding regulations on staffing and emphasizes the importance of company health promotion in order to ensure the well -being of the nursing staff. While the focus is on mental health and support from superiors, it becomes clear that the creation of a positive working environment is indispensable in order to reduce the burden of nursing staff and to promote their resilience.