Mental preparation and disengagement from work

What is it about?

Given the high numbers of nurses reported as suffering from work stress and burnout, and the associated consequences for both the individuals and patient safety, it is essential to identify effective ways to reduce stress among nursing staff. One of the ways to achieve that is to explore the strategies nurses already employ in order to reduce their stress and perform in their daily tasks.However, despite evidence on strategies used during work or free time, there is relatively little information on the strategies nurses employ immediately before (switch on) or immediately after work (switch off).

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Why is it important?

The proposed ‘Switch on–Switch off’ model describes the process of mental preparation and mental disengagement from work. The switch-on/off approach represents an opportunity to increase nurses' resilience and identify individual and organizational factors that contribute to patient outcomes.