Hello everyone, I'm Mila, a student that is currently attending a Master in Graphic Branding & Identity at the London College of Communication. I am writing you to ask your help to develop my final major project. It consists of the analysis of nurses work-related stress. I am analysing the several solutions that could be potentially applied to ensure a better work-life balance for nurses. My final aim is to develop a resolved design outcome. I have created a questionnaire and I would really appreciate your support so as to improve my researches. How old are you? Your answer How long have you been working as a nurse? Your answer In what ward are you working? Your answer Are you satisfied with your job? YES NO Other : On a scale of 1 to 10 how would you rate your stress? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Which is the most likely to cause you stress? Workload Shifts hours Emotional stress Private life Time management Other: How does your employer support stress-relief in its employees? Could you list the kind of support that you know? Your answer Which, if any, have you used? Your answer How much time do you have for a break? Less than 15 minutes 15 minutes 1 hour 30 minutes More than 1 hour Other : What do you do during your breaks? Talk with colleagues Read books, magazines or newspapers Use the social networks Play with the phone Go to the gym Sleep Where do you spend your breaks? Your answer Do you think you need more free time between your shift hours? Why? Your answer How many hours do you work per week? Your answer What do you usually do to decrease your stress? Your answer How many holidays have you got per year? Your answer In your opinion what is the best form of stress relief? Thank you all in advance for giving me your precious time. Mila