Sense of coherence

Measurement was performed based on total scores of 13 SOC items.

Ÿ The stress factor, “progress in nursing course” and the pre-practicum SOC had a significant impact on changes in SOC between before and after the practicum.

Measurement was performed based on subordinate concepts for 13 SOC items.

Ÿ SOC scores were 55.5 ± 8.1.

Ÿ The pre-practicum SOC was related to the practicum stress factors, “relationship with teachers and instructors.” “relationship with patients, families, and health professionals,” and “relationship between students.”

Ÿ Those with a high level of SOC were unlikely to experience stress from interpersonal relationship.

Measurement was performed based on subordinate concepts for 13 SOC items.

Ÿ The pre-practicum SOC score was 51.5.

Ÿ There was a negative relationship between the SOC and the stress factors, “relationship with teachers and instructors,” “lack of knowledge and skills,” “relationship with patients, families, and healthcare staff, “and “regular practicum plans.”

Measurement was performed based on subordinate concepts for 13 SOC items.

Ÿ Scores for the following SOC items were higher in participants with a high SOC score than in those with a low SOC score: “sense of comprehensibility,” “sense of manageability,” and “sense of meaningfulness.”

Measurement was performed based on total scores for 13 SOC items.

Ÿ SOC scores were 49.6 ± 9.3.

Ÿ A negative correlation was observed between the SOC and stress from the practicum.

Ÿ Compared to participants with high a SOC, those with a low SOC tend to be introverted and feel that they are being assessed by others.

Ÿ Compared to participants with a low SOC, those with a high SOC strongly tend to have high self-esteem. They have a sense of satisfaction, feel self-actualization, and are able to express themselves.

Stress-coping behavior

Measurement was performed based on

18 BSCP items.

Ÿ The stress factor, “relationship with teachers and instructors,” was related to the BSCP item, “avoidance and suppression.”

Ÿ The stress factor, “relationship with patients, families, and health professionals,” was related to the BSCP item, “emotional expression involving others.”

Measurement was performed based on

18 BSCP items.

Ÿ The stress factor, “relationship with teachers and instructors,” was related to the BSCP item, “distraction from the situation.”

Ÿ The stress factors, “lack of knowledge and skills,” “reflection on care for patients,” and “briefings” were related to the BSCP item, “active solution.”

Measurement was performed based on 12 items that were extracted through a review of previous studies.

Ÿ Compared to participants with a high SOC score, a significantly higher proportion of participants with a low SOC score engaged in two types of stress-coping behaviors: “giving up on resolving issues, and leaving them unaddressed or putting them off,” and “putting up with the stress, not knowing how to address it.”

Stress reaction