Comparative Study of Stress Among Orthopedic, Neurological, and Gynecological Patients

Abstract

Generally, any type of illness and environment of hospital increases a person’s stress level. Different type of illness can have different effects on the amount of stress. The objective of the present study was to assess and compare the stress level of orthopedic, neurological, and gynecological patients. Who were hospitalized in the concern department of the hospital. In the sample of the study total of 150 female patients between 18 to 50 years of age were selected through purposive sampling method. The total sample included 50 orthopedic patients, 50 neurological patients and 50 gynecological patients. Stress level of patients was measured using the stress scale developed by Singh. To determine the significant difference in stress levels among different groups t-test was performed. The findings revealed that significant differences have been found in stress levels among the three groups. Neurological patients reported the highest stress levels, followed by orthopedic patients, while gynecological patients reported comparatively lower stress.