Technostress Among Filipino Nurses in the Kingdom of Bahrain

This study aimed to describe the level of technostress among Filipino nurses in the Kingdom of Bahrain, the frequency of the physical and mental problems encountered due to technostress, the significant relationship of technostress and frequency of the problems encountered as well as the difference of level of technostress when grouped according to demographic profile. The respondents of this study are 35 Filipino nurses in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Based on the findings of this study, the overall level of technostress of Filipino nurses in the Kingdom of Bahrain is moderate. Furthermore, the respondents rarely encounter physical problems while mental problems are never encountered. In addition, there is a direct significant relationship between technostress and the problems encountered by the Filipino nurses. Lastly, there is no significant difference in technostress among Filipino nurses when grouped according to their demographic profile. It is recommended that communities, organizations, and hospitals should offer comprehensive training programs which enhance nurses' digital literacy skills. Hospitals should invest in the latest technology in healthcare and develop user-friendly documentation, manuals, and guides that explain using these different technologies. Additionally, colleges, nursing schools, and policy makers should prioritize the provision of physical and mental health support for nurses.