Stress and Stress Management among Diploma of Science Program in Emergency Medical Operation Students, Yala Province during the First Practicing Professional Experience Skills

Abstract

The objective of this study was to describe the level of stress and stress management among diploma of science program in emergency medical operation students, Yala province during the first practicing professional experience skills. The participants were 16 second-year diploma of science program in emergency medical operation students. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation and in-depth interview using   content analyzed. The study revealed that the participants perceived a high level of stress about doctor’s and nurse’s handwriting, being afraid to infection from patient, preparing to study and the result of stress are fatigue, drowsiness, exhaustion and insomnia. The top three coping strategies the participants were trying to learning, being an opportunity to rescue patients, and consult parents and friend. The participants expressed their stress of first practicing professional experience skills in three themes: 1) being fatigued, 2) difficult to managed their time, and 3) lack of sleep. Stress management of practicing professional experience skills could be classified into four themes: 1) friends help friends, 2) consult my parents, 3) to prepare for practicing skills, and 4) relaxation by watching movies and listening to music. The knowledge is beneficial information for design curriculum and teaching, moreover increasing stress management methods.