Occupational injuries, mental workload and coping strategies among the nursing workforce in the Eastern Region of Ghana: a multi-centre study

Occupational injuries, mental workload and coping strategies among the nursing workforce in the Eastern Region of Ghana: a multi-centre study

Abstract Background The nursing profession plays a crucial role in the quality of healthcare services. While nurses face occupational injury challenges globally, mental workload, which is often overlooked, plays a significant role in these injuries. Understanding nurses’ coping strategies can help d...

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Main Authors:	Collins Atta Poku, Abital Ayergo Ahulu, Janet Otomo, Doris Hagan, Catherine Kroamah Dwumfour, Joseph Shahadu Issifu, Veronica Dzomeku
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-01-01
Series:	BMC Nursing
Subjects:	Coping strategies Nursing workforce Occupational injuries Mental workload
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-025-02738-1
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