'Stress' is considered to be an important construct for consideration by nurses, as it helps in
the understanding of the patients' responses to illness. In this paper there is an exploration …

Stigma is defined as a sign of disgrace or discredit, which sets a person apart from others.
The stigma of mental illness, although more often related to context than to a person's …

TOPIC. In spite of the significance of vulnerable as a phenomenon that affects the human
condition, its essence remains complex and elusive. PURPOSE. A conceptual analysis to …

Phenomenological research into life and work for people with invisible chronic illness has
revealed many examples of stigmatization. In trying to make sense of one particular case …

It is difficult to imagine a more successful concept than that of stigma. Over the past six
decades, it has enjoyed a meteoric rise, moving from an obscure term to one that is evident …

The duty to provide care is foundational to the nursing profession and the work of nurses.
Unfortunately, violence against nurses at the hands of recipients of care is increasingly …

Background: Stigma is known to exist in mental health and is extensively researched.
However, little is known about the effect of stigma on women who experience a severe …

Stigma is known to have major impacts on the physical and psychological health of many
groups. Psychological inflexibility is a psychological process that may help explain the …

Discussions around diversity are ubiquitous within organizations as diverse populations
continue to struggle for acceptance. These groups face social stigma, struggling with …

Nurse retention has been the focus of much attention dur-ing the current growing nursing
shortage. The need to determine how best to retain nurses is apparent: a study involving …