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Occupational Stress and Nursing Performance in In-Patient Care: Organizational Determinants in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital
Authors
1. Abiodun Omotayo FATUKASI, RN, RAEN, RNE, RPHN, BNSc, MSc.Nursing
2. Oluwafemi David IBIDOJA, RN, BNSc
3. Kehinde Samsom KOLAPO, RN, RPON, RNE, BNSC, MSc.Nursing
4. Bukola Mary FATUKASI, RN, RAEN, RNE, BNSc, MSc.Nursing
5. Kehinde Oke AGBETAYO, RN, RAEN, RNE, RPHN, BNSc, MSc.Nursing, PhD
6. Sunday Oluwafemi OMONIYI, RN, RMPN, RNE, BNSc, MSc.Nursing
7. Bisola Shukurat OLAYIWOLA, RN, RM, RPHN, BNSc, MSc.Nursing
8. Lateef Iyanda BIDMUS, RN, RPON, RNE, RPHN, BNSc, MSc.Nursing
9. Kabirat Omolabake OLATUNJI, RN, RM, BNSc
Corresponding Author
Abiodun Omotayo FATUKASI
Department of Nursing Science, Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun, Osun State, Nigeria.
E-mail: abiodun.fatukasi@fuhsi.edu.ng
ONLINE ISSN: 2645-2936
PRINT ISSN: 0795 – 6541
Editor-in-chief
Prof. (Mrs.) Ijeoma O. Ehiemere
University of Nigeria
Editorial Secretary
Dr. Goodluck I. Nshi
Aspen University, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Assistant Editorial Secretary
Prof. Emmanuel Ejembi Anyebe
University of Ilorin, Nigeria
Institutional Affiliation(s)
¹ Department of Nursing Science, Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun, Osun State, Nigeria.
E-mail: abiodun.fatukasi@fuhsi.edu.ng (A.O. Fatukasi)
E-mail: lateef.bidmus@fuhsi.edu.ng (L.I. Bidmus)
E-mail: kabirat.olatunji@fuhsi.edu.ng (K.O. Olatunji
² Faculty of Nursing Science, Thomas Adewumi University, Oko, Kwara State, Nigeria.
E-mail: ibidojadavid@gmail.com (O.D. Ibidoja);
E-mail: kehinde.kolapo@tau.edu.ng (K.S. Kolapo)
³ College of Nursing Sciences, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. E-mail: bmfatukasi@gmail.com (B.M. Fatukasi)
⁴ College of Nursing Sciences, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
E-mail: koagbetayo@eksuthcons.edu.ng (K.O. Agbetayo)
⁵ Faculty of Nursing, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
E-mail: so.omoniyi@ui.edu.ng (S.O. Omoniyi)
⁶ Faculty of Nursing Science, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria. E-mail: bsolayiwola@lautech.edu.ng (B.S. Olayiwola)
Citation
Fatukasi, A.O., Ibidoja, O.D., Kolapo, K.S., Fatukasi, B.M., Agbetayo, K.O., Omoniyi, S.O., Olayiwola, B.S., Bidmus, L.I., Olatunji, K.O. (2026). Occupational stress and nursing performance in in-patient care: Organizational determinants in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital. The Nursing Scope, 9(2), 43-60. ISSN: 2645-2936 (Online); 0795–6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope92/43-60
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Abstract
Aim: This study examined the relationship between occupational stress and nursing performance among nurses working in inpatient care units at Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (KWASUTH), Ilorin, Nigeria, with emphasis on organizational determinants and implications for patient safety.
Method: A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was adopted. A total of 113 registered nurses were selected through simple random sampling from inpatient care units at Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (KWASUTH), Ilorin. Data were collected using a structured self-administered questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Chi-square analysis was used to determine the relationship between occupational stress and nursing performance, with statistical significance set at p < .05.
Findings: The findings revealed a moderate-to-high level of occupational stress among nurses (Mean = 3.42). Occupational stress negatively influenced nursing performance (Mean = 3.20), particularly in concentration, task efficiency, and emergency decision-making. Organizational stressors had a greater influence on nursing performance (Mean = 3.84) than individual stressors (Mean = 3.67), with inadequate staffing, irregular shift schedules, and excessive workload identified as the principal contributors. A statistically significant relationship was found between occupational stress and nursing performance (χ² = 26.45, p < .05).
Conclusion: Occupational stress remains a significant occupational health challenge that adversely affects nursing performance and may compromise patient safety in tertiary healthcare settings. Addressing organizational sources of stress is essential for improving nurses’ performance and enhancing the quality and safety of patient care.
Recommendation: Hospital administrators and policymakers should implement evidence-based interventions, including adequate staffing, equitable shift scheduling, workload management, and workplace support programmes, to reduce occupational stress and improve nursing performance and patient outcomes.