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Antolí-Jover AM, Álvarez-Serrano MA, Gázquez-López M, Martín-Salvador A, Pérez-Morente MÁ, Martínez-García E, García-García I. Impact of Work-Life Balance on the Quality of Life of Spanish Nurses during the Sixth Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:598. [PMID: 38470709 PMCID: PMC10931316 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12050598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2024] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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This study addresses the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of Spanish nurses during the sixth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, assessed through the EQ-5D and EQ-VAS indices. METHODS This cross-sectional 334 study used online surveys, recruiting 305 Spanish nurses. RESULTS Nurses generally perceived a good HRQoL. "Negative work-family interaction" is adversely associated with the EQ-VAS (β = -0.337, 95% CI [-1.733, -0.723]) and EQ-5D (β = -0.399, 95% CI [-0.021, -0.01]) indices, while "positive work-family interaction" shows a positive relationship with the EQ-VAS (β = 0.218, 95% CI [0.381, 1.759]). The presence of a "paid supportive caregiver" is positively associated with the EQ-VAS (β = 0.18, 95% CI [1.47, 12.3]) and EQ-5D (β = 0.149, 95% CI [0.004, 0.117]) indices, but a higher "number of children" is negatively linked with the EQ-5D index (β = -0.146, 95% CI [-0.061, -0.002]). In addition, living with a partner (EQ-VAS β = 0.16, 95% CI [1.094, 14.67] and EQ-5D index β = 0.174, 95% CI [0.018, 0.163]) and working a "rotating shift" (EQ-5D index β = 0.158, 95% CI [0.005, 0.098]) are positively associated. CONCLUSIONS These findings highlight the need to comprehensively address nurses' well-being, considering both their working conditions and their home environment, especially in crisis contexts such as the current pandemic.
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- Ana María Antolí-Jover
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, 51001 Ceuta, Spain;
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, 51001 Ceuta, Spain;
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain; (A.M.-S.); (E.M.-G.); (I.G.-G.)
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain; (A.M.-S.); (E.M.-G.); (I.G.-G.)
- Virgen de las Nieves University Hospital, 18014 Granada, Spain
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain; (A.M.-S.); (E.M.-G.); (I.G.-G.)
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Eriksson M, Johannesson E, Kerekes N, Emilsson M, Pennbrant S, Nunstedt H. Development and Psychometric Test of the Salutogenic Survey on Sustainable Working Life for Nurses: Identifying Resistance Resources against Stress. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2024; 21:198. [PMID: 38397688 PMCID: PMC10888578 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph21020198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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Extensive research shows nurses' work environment to be particularly stressful. This study develops, explores, and psychometrically tests a new profession-specific questionnaire identifying generalised and specific resistance resources, that make it possible to measure resources to manage work-related stress. An exploratory study design was employed. The questionnaire development was inspired by the MEASURE approach and the salutogenic theory of health. Building on the results from a literature review of nursing research and salutogenesis, supplemented by twelve interviews with hospital nurses, an item pool was generated. The first version was pilot-tested in a group of nurses who were studying to become specialist nurses. The second version of the questionnaire was psychometrically tested on a sample of registered nurses in close patient care (n = 475), analysed using confirmatory factor analysis to test seven predefined domains of the questionnaire. The analysis revealed a first order seven-domain model of 21 items: job satisfaction, professional role, work motivation, commitment, belonging in the workplace, factors and conditions for remaining in the profession, and workload. The structure of the questionnaire indicates its usefulness in clinical practice for measuring resistance resources.
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- Monica Eriksson
- Department of Health Sciences, University West, SE-46186 Trollhättan, Sweden; (M.E.); (N.K.); (M.E.); (S.P.)
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- Department of Social and Behavioural Studies, University West, SE-46186 Trollhättan, Sweden;
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- Department of Health Sciences, University West, SE-46186 Trollhättan, Sweden; (M.E.); (N.K.); (M.E.); (S.P.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, University West, SE-46186 Trollhättan, Sweden; (M.E.); (N.K.); (M.E.); (S.P.)
- Department of Social and Behavioural Studies, University West, SE-46186 Trollhättan, Sweden;
- Region Västra Götaland, Intensive Care Unit, NU Hospital Group, SE-46173 Trollhättan, Sweden
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- Department of Health Sciences, University West, SE-46186 Trollhättan, Sweden; (M.E.); (N.K.); (M.E.); (S.P.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, University West, SE-46186 Trollhättan, Sweden; (M.E.); (N.K.); (M.E.); (S.P.)
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Poormoosa Y, Amerzadeh M, Alizadeh A, Kalhor R. The effect of circadian on the productivity of nurses with the mediating role of quality of work life. BMC Nurs 2024; 23:89. [PMID: 38308251 PMCID: PMC10835810 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-024-01746-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Circadian rhythms, as an integral part of daily life, govern the scheduling, management, and coordination of living organisms. Given the irregular nature of shift patterns in nurses' work schedules, investigating their implications is paramount to increasing Quality of Work Life (QWL) and productivity. The study aimed to investigate the impact of circadian rhythm on the efficiency of nurses working in hospitals in Qazvin, Iran, with QWL serving as a mediating variable. METHODS This study employed a descriptive-analytical research design, utilizing cross-sectional data collected in 2022-2023 based on the implementation of Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The number of participants was 378 nurses. The data were obtained by administering a questionnaire and various tools, organized into four sections: demographic information, the Circadian Questionnaire, the Quality of Work Life Questionnaire, and the Nurses' Efficiency Questionnaire. The collected data were subsequently analyzed using SEM techniques within the R software. RESULTS The findings demonstrated statistically significant variations in mean scores about gender and efficiency (p = 0.008), marital status and efficiency (p = 0.000), and employment type and efficiency (p = 0.002) among the study participants. There was a significant association between shift patterns and QWL (p = 0.004). Expressly, the confirmed results indicated a direct impact of circadian on QWL (with a path coefficient of 0.013), as well as an indirect impact on efficiency mediated by the variable QWL (with a path coefficient of 0.037) (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Due to the critical role of nurses in the healthcare system, implementing strategies that promote their efficiency is paramount. Therefore, managers can create an environment that enhances nurses' productivity by improving methods that positively impact their QWL.
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- Yasaman Poormoosa
- Student Research Committee, School of Public Health, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
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- Metabolic Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases, , Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
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- Medical Microbiology Research Center, , Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
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- Metabolic Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases, , Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran.
- School of Public Health , Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran.
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Khatatbeh H, Al‐Dwaikat T, Rababah J, Oláh A, Pakai A. Paediatric nurses' burnout, quality of life and perceived patient adverse events during the COVID-19 pandemic: Testing an integrated model using structural equation modelling. J Clin Nurs 2024; 33:255-264. [PMID: 34719846 PMCID: PMC8662054 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Revised: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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PURPOSE A model was hypothesised by integrating two theoretical models: the compassion satisfaction-compassion fatigue and empowerment models. This study aimed to assess the extent to which this integrated model can explain the relationships between paediatric nurses' burnout quality of life, perceived patient safety and work-related variables during the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND Nurses' burnout is negatively associated with quality of life (QOL) and positively with patient safety. Several theoretical models were introduced to explain burnout determinants and outcomes such as Golembiewski, Munzenrider and Stevenson model, Leiter and Maslach's process model, and Lee and Ashforth's model. However, few models described burnout in relation to QOL or patient safety. METHODS A sample of 225 paediatric nurses responded to questionnaires about burnout, QOL, adverse events and work-related variables. Compassion satisfaction - compassion fatigue and empowerment models were integrated into a single model and tested using structural equation modelling analysis. This study was prepared and is reported according to the STROBE checklist. RESULTS The final model explained 65% of the variance of burnout and 37% of the variance of QOL. The work-related variables (co-workers' support, job satisfaction, satisfaction with the monthly salary, participation in continuous education and exposure to violence) are predicting paediatric nurses' burnout and quality of life. CONCLUSION The Compassion satisfaction - compassion fatigue -Empowerment integrated model allows for assessing the different paths in the relationship between work-related variables and burnout. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE These results might be essential for nursing managers to develop strategies that improve nurses' work environment and minimise their burnout during COVID-19 pandemic. These strategies should focus on enhancing co-workers' support, job satisfaction and participation in continuous education. Furthermore, paediatric nurses should be protected from any violence.
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- Haitham Khatatbeh
- Doctoral School of Health SciencesFaculty of Health SciencesUniversity of PécsPécsHungary
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- Department of Community and Mental HealthFaculty of NursingJordan University of Science and TechnologyIrbidJordan
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- Department of Adults HealthFaculty of NursingJordan University of Science and TechnologyIrbidJordan
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- Faculty of Health SciencesInstitute of Nursing SciencesBasic Health Sciences and Health VisitingUniversity of PécsPécsHungary
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- Faculty of Health SciencesInstitute of Nursing SciencesBasic Health Sciences and Health VisitingUniversity of PécsPécsHungary
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Silva MT, Occhi-Alexandre IGP, Teixeira LC. Association Between Vocal Symptoms, Communication, Work Environment, and Sense of Coherence in Hospital Health Professionals. J Voice 2023:S0892-1997(23)00370-3. [PMID: 38129270 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2023.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to associate the presence of vocal symptoms with sociodemographic and occupational data, work environment self-perception, oral communication wearing a face mask, and the sense of coherence (SOC). METHOD This cross-sectional analytical observational study included 66 health professionals from a Brazilian hospital. They answered an online questionnaire on sociodemographic aspects, self-perception of the physical work environment, and oral communication at work. The Voice Symptom Scale (VoiSS) and Sense of Coherence Scale (SOC-13) were also applied. The significance level was set at 5% for the statistical analysis. RESULTS The self-perception of vocal symptoms was 62%. Professionals who considered the noise in their work environment unsatisfactory had more vocal symptoms (P = 0.005), especially in the limitation (P = 0.013) and physical (P = 0.028) domains of the VoiSS. Professionals with higher self-perceived vocal symptoms also reported incoordination between breathing, speech, and articulation (P = 0.041) and self-perceived difficulty being heard with a protective mask (P = 0.033). Professionals with a higher self-perceived score in the limitation domain of the VoiSS also had a higher self-perceived effort to speak with a mask (P = 0.035) and a higher self-perception that other people find it difficult to hear them with a face mask (P = 0.050). There was a weak negative correlation between VoiSS and SOC (P < 0.05) and between its domains (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION Self-perception of voice symptoms is high among health professionals in a Brazilian public hospital. The presence of these symptoms is related to the perception of a noisy work environment and communication difficulties due to the use of a face mask. The lower the ability to cope with stressful situations, the larger the presence of voice symptoms among health professionals.
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- Melyssa Tamietti Silva
- School of Medicine, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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- School of Medicine, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Yu J, Huang J, Li C, Zhuang Y. Barriers to clinical nurse participation in the internet-based home visiting program: a qualitative study. BMC Nurs 2023; 22:486. [PMID: 38115052 PMCID: PMC10729343 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-023-01651-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Home visits are an important part of home care. With increasing demand and the rapid development of information technology, an increasing number of regions are experimenting with the use of information technology in home visits, hoping to meet the needs of more patients through technological interventions. However, most of the current studies have focused on patient health improvement through home visits, neglecting to consider the actual experience of nurses as service providers in participating in Internet-based programs. Thus, the purpose of this research is to explore what is holding nurses back from participating after the Internet has been added to traditional home visiting programs. METHODS This research was designed with an exploratory-descriptive qualitative analysis method. Semistructured interviews were used to collect information on barriers to nurses' participation in the Internet-based home visiting program. Participants included 16 clinical nurses working in various hospitals in Nanjing, China. The thematic analysis method was used to analyze the information. RESULTS This research identified three themes and twelve subthemes that hinder clinical nurse engagement in the Internet-based home visiting program. The three themes included multiple barriers to individuals, different service modes, and emerging organizational problems. CONCLUSIONS As a new form of traditional home visiting program in information society, Internet-based home visiting has many shortcomings in the overall program design and service management specifications. For more patients living at home to receive quality care services, it is necessary to take more effective measures to encourage nurses' participation at three levels: nurse demand, service process, and organizational management.
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- Jiahao Yu
- Population Research Institute, Hohai University, Nanjing, 21100, China
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- Population Research Institute, Hohai University, Nanjing, 21100, China.
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- Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
- School of Nursing, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Jiangsu Health Development Research Center, Nanjing, 210036, China.
- Jiangsu Provincial Medical Key Laboratory of Fertility Protection and Health Technology Assessment, Nanjing, 210036, China.
- National Health Commission Contraceptives Adverse Reaction Surveillance Center, Nanjing, 210036, China.
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Tang C, Zhou S, Liu C, Min R, Cai R, Lin T. Turnover intention of nurses in public hospitals and its association with quality of working life: a cross-sectional survey in six provinces in China. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1305620. [PMID: 38170143 PMCID: PMC10759228 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1305620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Objectives High turnover intention can exacerbate the workforce shortage of nurses. This study aimed to determine the level of turnover intention of public hospital nurses in China and its associated factors. Methods A cross-sectional questionnaire survey of 2,863 nurses was conducted in 48 public hospitals across six provinces in mainland China, measuring the sociodemographic (gender, age, marital status, and monthly basic salary) and work characteristics (professional title, workload, night sleep deprivation, and workplace violence) of respondents, their quality of working life (QWL), and turnover intention. Multivariate logistic regression models were established to determine the association between QWL and turnover intention after adjustment for variations of the sociodemographic and work characteristics. Results Overall, 42.8% of respondents reported turnover intention. Higher QWL scores (AOR = 0.824 for job and career satisfaction, p < 0.001; AOR = 0.894 for professional pride, p < 0.001; AOR = 0.911 for balance between work and family, p < 0.05) were associated with lower turnover intention. Workplace violence was the strongest predictor of higher turnover intention (AOR = 3.003-4.767) amongst the sociodemographic and work characteristics, followed by an age between 30 and 40 years (AOR = 1.457 relative to <30 years), and night sleep deprivation (AOR = 1.391-1.808). Senior professional title had a protective effect (AOR = 0.417 relative to no title) on turnover intention. Conclusion High levels of turnover intention are evident across China in nurses employed by public hospitals, in particular in those aged between 30 and 40 years. Low QWL and poor work environment are significant predictors of turnover intention.
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- Changmin Tang
- School of Management, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Research Center for the Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Key Research Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences of Hubei Province, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- School of Management, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- People’s Hospital of Suzhou New District, Suzhou, China
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Cecere L, de Novellis S, Gravante A, Petrillo G, Pisani L, Terrenato I, Ivziku D, Latina R, Gravante F. Quality of life of critical care nurses and impact on anxiety, depression, stress, burnout and sleep quality: A cross-sectional study. Intensive Crit Care Nurs 2023; 79:103494. [PMID: 37556987 DOI: 10.1016/j.iccn.2023.103494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate how anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, and sleep quality impact on Quality of life of critical care nurses. BACKGROUND Several studies reported that critical care nurses are exposed to a high risk of anxiety, depression, burnout, stress, and sleep quality, but we do not know the impact of critical care nurses. DESIGN A cross-sectional study. METHODS We have included all critical care nurses working in the intensive care unit for at least six months. Data were collected from December 1, 2021, to March 18, 2022. We evaluated the critical care nurses using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS), Maslach Burnout Inventory scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and Nurse Quality of Life. The primary endpoint is Quality of Life. Associations were tested using multivariate modelling. RESULTS A total of 140 critical care nurses were included. Multivariate regression showed the relation between emotional QoL and emotional exhaustion and DASS total score [OR = 0.14; 95% CI (0.03-0.73); p = 0.019 and OR = 3.64; 95% CI (1.07-12.32); p = 0.038, respectively]. Personal accomplishment and DASS total score have a direct relationship on quality of work-life [OR = 0.21; 95% CI (0.05-0.82); p = 0.024 and OR = 4.18; 95% CI (1.01-17.33); p = 0.049, respectively]. CONCLUSIONS The physical quality of life is not optimal in critical care nurses, while burnout and the DASS score directly impact the emotional and work-life quality of life. IMPLICATIONS FOR CLINICAL PRACTICE Our research has highlighted the importance of detecting the quality of life of critical care nurses. The nurses should take proper care of their health by adopting the right health behaviours to create correct work conditions and increase the quality of care for critically ill patients.
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- Luciano Cecere
- Cardiology Unit and Coronary Intensive Care, Emergency Department, Antonio Cardarelli Hospital in Naples, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit and Coronary Intensive Care, Department of Clinical Medicine and Aging, Federico II University Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Department, Antonio Cardarelli Hospital in Naples, Italy
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- Operating Theaters, Division of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, "Fondazione G. Pascale" National Cancer Institute, Naples, Italy
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- Mahidol Oxford Research Unit, Bangkok, Thailand; Intensive Care Unit, General Regional Hospital Miulli, Acquaviva delle Fonti, Italy
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- Biostatistics and Bioinformatic Unit, Scientific Direction, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Health Professions, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo 200, 00128 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, University of Palermo, Piazza delle Cliniche, 2, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care Unit, Local Health Authority of Caserta Viale Unità Italiana, 28, 81100 Caserta, Italy.
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Antoniadou M, Mangoulia P, Myrianthefs P. Quality of Life and Wellbeing Parameters of Academic Dental and Nursing Personnel vs. Quality of Services. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2792. [PMID: 37893866 PMCID: PMC10606752 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11202792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Quality of life (QOL) is based on one's perception of one's position in life with respect to one's goals, expectations, standards, and concerns. It is also influenced by one's culture and value system, workflow, and workplace situation; in turn, QOL influences the quality of service one is able to provide. In this study, we aim to report on dental and nursing academics' QOL and wellbeing at the end of the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic. There are several studies on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health professionals (nurses and dentists), but it is important to investigate their quality of life three years later; furthermore, knowledge about academic staff is very limited. The World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF Scale (WHOQOL-BREF) tool, recording the physical, psychological, social, and environmental dimensions of QOL, was used. The WHOQOL-BREF was modified using a spiritual coaching/mentoring approach in a two-step design and validation procedure. The modified SHQOL-BREF (Spiritual Healthcare version) designed for this study was uploaded and filled in online during April-June 2023. The staff (N = 120, 75% female) of the Departments of Dentistry (44.2%) and Nursing (55.8%) of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens participated anonymously. QOL in terms of physical health was reported at a higher level (M = 72.2 points) compared to social relationships (M = 69 points), psychological health (M = 65 points), and environment (M = 59 points) (scores reported on a 0-100 scale). Overall, QOL was rated at 66 points, while satisfaction with one's health was at 72 points. Job satisfaction (M1 = 3.2) and spirituality (M2 = 3.0) were reported at a medium level on a five-point scale, while personal beliefs and values were reported at a high level (M3 = 4.0). The four areas of QOL are associated with job satisfaction, personal beliefs, and spirituality. Participant age presented a significant moderate-strong effect on physical health (F (3.97) = 2.89, p < 0.05, η2p = 0.08) and on the environment (F (3.97) = 2.80, p < 0.05, η2p = 0.08), and marital status had a significant effect on social relationships (F (1.97) = 9.66, p < 0.05, η2p = 0.09). Married participants reported consistently higher levels of QOL compared to single participants, for all age groups. The department had a significant moderate effect on social relationships (F (1.97) = 5.10, p < 0.05, η2p = 0.05), and education had a significant moderate-strong effect on psychological health (F (2.97) = 3.74, p < 0.05, η2p = 0.07). PhD-level participants in both departments presented higher levels of psychological health compared to those with lower educational levels. Also, participants from the Department of Dentistry reported higher levels of social relationship QOL in all educational groups compared to the Department of Nursing. Overall, according to our findings, PhD participants generally had better psychological health. Those under 40 years of age had higher levels of physical health and environmental quality of life, while married participants and those from the Department of Dentistry had higher levels of social interactions than those from the Department of Nursing. Strategic planning on sustainability and QOL initiatives should be introduced after the COVID-19 pandemic for dental and nursing academic personnel to promote resilience and QOL scores. Enhancing the QOL of academic staff is essential for developing health promotion activities at universities and can help boost performance among staff and students.
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- Maria Antoniadou
- Department of Dentistry, School of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Thivon 2 Street, Goudi, GR-11527 Athens, Greece
- Certified Systemic Analyst Professional, CSAP Executive Mastering Program in Systemic Management, University of Piraeus, GR-18534 Piraeus, Greece
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- Department of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, Papadiamantopoulou 123 Street, Goudi, GR-11527 Athens, Greece; (P.M.); (P.M.)
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- Department of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, Papadiamantopoulou 123 Street, Goudi, GR-11527 Athens, Greece; (P.M.); (P.M.)
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Uzdıl N, Bayrak M, Özgüç S, Başkaya E. The mediating effect of work-family life balance on the relationship between the sense of coherence and job satisfaction in nurses. Arch Psychiatr Nurs 2023; 46:33-39. [PMID: 37813501 DOI: 10.1016/j.apnu.2023.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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The aim of this study was to examine the mediating effect of work-family life balance on the relationship between the sense of coherence and job satisfaction in nurses. The nursing profession is the most likely to be exposed to various stressors and therefore stress in terms of the working environment and conditions, and the responsibilities it undertakes. Therefore, the work-family life balance of nurses may deteriorate. The study was carried out with a descriptive-relational design. The population of the study consisted of 300 nurses who met the criteria for inclusion in the study. The data were obtained by the researchers using the personal information form, the Sense of Coherence Scale (SOC), Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ) and Work-Family Life Balance Scale (WFLBS). SOC mean score was 52.9 ± 10.7, MSQ mean score was 2.86 ± 0.79, and WFLBS mean score was 3.32 ± 0.66. The mediating role of WFLBS was found to be moderate. Furthermore, 12 % of nurses' WFLBS scores are explained by MSQ. Besides, 14 % of SOC scores are explained by MSQ and WFLBS. As a result of this study, it was determined that the WFLBS among nurses moderately mediated the relationship between the SOC and MSQ.
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- Nurcan Uzdıl
- Erciyes University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Mental Health and Disease Nursing, Kayseri, Turkey.
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- Gaziantep University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Public Health Nursing, Gaziantep, Turkey
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- Gaziantep University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Gaziantep, Turkey
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- Uşak University, Department of Nursing Sciences, Vocational School of Health Services, Uşak, Turkey
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Boskma A, van der Braak K, Ansari N, Hooft L, Wietasch G, Franx A, van der Laan M. Assessing the Well-Being at Work of Nurses and Doctors in Hospitals: Protocol for a Scoping Review of Monitoring Instruments. JMIR Res Protoc 2023; 12:e43692. [PMID: 37624632 PMCID: PMC10492165 DOI: 10.2196/43692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Well-being at work can be defined as "creating an environment to promote a state of contentment which allows an employee to flourish and achieve their full potential for the benefit of themselves and their organisation." In the health care context, well-being at work of nurses and doctors is important for good patient care. Moreover, it is strongly associated with individual- and organization-level consequences. Relevant literature presents models and concepts of physical, mental, and social well-being. This study uses the 6 elements of the job demands-resources (JD-R) model to interpret well-being at work (job demands, job resources, personal resources, leadership, well-being, and outcomes) as part of a Netherlands Federation of University Medical Hospitals program to find ways to improve and monitor health care professionals' well-being in Dutch hospitals. Many instruments exist to measure well-being at work in terms of population, setting, and other aspects. An overview of available and eligible instruments assessing and monitoring the well-being of nurses and doctors is currently missing. OBJECTIVE We will perform a scoping review aiming to provide an overview of validated instruments assessing and monitoring the well-being of nurses and doctors at work. METHODS We will perform a search of published literature in the following databases: Medline, Embase, and CINAHL. Studies will be eligible if they (1) assess well-being at work of nurses and doctors employed in hospitals; (2) describe an evaluation of an instrument or review an instrument; (3) measure well-being at work or aspects of well-being at work according to the elements of the JD-R model, and (4) were published in English from 2011 onwards. Title/abstract screening according to the eligibility criteria will be followed by full-text screening. Data extraction of included studies will be conducted by 3 reviewers independently. Reviewers will use standardized data extraction forms that include study characteristics, sample characteristics, measurement instrument details, and psychometric properties. The analysis will be descriptive. When synthesizing the data, a distinction will be made between comprehensive instruments and common instruments. RESULTS This scoping review identifies instruments that have been developed and validated for monitoring the well-being of nurses and doctors at work. Studies were searched between September and December 2021 and screened between December 2021 and May 2022. A total of 739 studies were included. CONCLUSIONS Timely screening of well-being at work may be beneficial for individual health care workers, the organization, and patients. There is often a substantial gap and mismatch between employer perceptions of well-being and well-being interventions. It is important to develop and implement suitable interventions adapted to the needs of nurses and doctors and their health or other problems. Well-being screening should be timely to gain insight into these needs and problems. Moreover, to determine the effectiveness of well-being interventions, measurement is mandatory. The results will be critical for organizations to select a monitoring instrument that best fits the needs of employees and organizations. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/43692.
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- Amber Boskma
- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
- Netherlands Federation of University Medical Centres, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Cochrane Netherlands, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
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- Cochrane Netherlands, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
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Yan J, Wu C, Liu Y, Zhang H, He C, Lin Y, Li Y, Zhang Y, Li Y, Lang H. Influencing factors of quality of life among front-line nurses who collected nucleic acid samples during COVID-19: a path analysis. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1154725. [PMID: 37492138 PMCID: PMC10364801 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1154725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023] Open
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Aim The aim of this study is to investigate the quality of life of nurses who collected nucleic acid samples throughout the COVID-19 epidemic's routine management, as well as the factors that may have influenced it. Background After the outbreak of COVID-19, normalized epidemic prevention and control throughout China were implemented. Nucleic acid testing has become an effective measure for the early detection of virus-infected individuals. Nurses collecting nucleic acid samples undertake important tasks. Their quality of life is significant to maintaining team stability and containing the epidemic. However, research on their quality of life is still limited. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted on 1,292 nurses who collected nucleic acid samples from five tertiary general hospitals in Xi'an through self-reported electronic questionnaires (including general demographic information, the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, the Social Support Rating Scale, and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Brief Scale). Descriptive, one-way ANOVA and multiple linear regression were performed using SPSS 26.0. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the influencing factors. Results The nurses collecting nucleic acid samples had a modest level of quality of life. Age, marital status, average daily sleep duration, frequency of exercise, psychological resilience, and social support were all influencing factors of quality of life, according to multiple linear regression analysis. Quality of life was found to be significantly related to psychological resilience and social support. Conclusion Demographic characteristics, psychological resilience, and social support are the factors affecting the quality of life of nurses who collect nucleic acid samples. Nursing managers should focus more on these factors to improve the quality of life for nurses. Relevance to clinical practice Nursing managers should realize the importance of the quality of life of nurses who collect nucleic acid samples in maintaining a vigorous nursing team and ensuring optimized epidemic control. Social support should also be provided to nurses to improve their psychological resilience, thereby improving their quality of life.
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- Jiaran Yan
- School of Nursing, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Nursing, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Xijing Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Nursing, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Nursing, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Nursing, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Nursing, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Health Statistics, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Xiangya Nursing School, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- School of Nursing, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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Alahiane L, Zaam Y, Abouqal R, Belayachi J. Factors associated with recognition at work among nurses and the impact of recognition at work on health-related quality of life, job satisfaction and psychological health: a single-centre, cross-sectional study in Morocco. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e051933. [PMID: 37192803 PMCID: PMC10193074 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-051933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To describe the sociodemographic, occupational and health factors that influence nurses' recognition at work and to examine a recognition pathway model to assess the relationship between recognition at work and health-related quality of life (HRQOL), job satisfaction, anxiety and depression. DESIGN This is a cross-sectional observational study with prospective data collection based on a self-report questionnaire. SETTING University hospital centre in Morocco. PARTICIPANTS The study included 223 nurses with at least 1 year of practice at the bedside in care units. MEASURES We included the sociodemographic, occupational and health characteristics of each participant. The Fall Amar instrument was used to measure job recognition. HRQOL was measured using the Medical Outcome Study Short Form 12. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale was used to assess anxiety and depression. Job satisfaction was measured using a rating scale (ranging from 0 to 10). Path analysis was used to examine the nurse recognition pathway model to assess the relationship between nurse recognition at work and key variables. RESULTS The participation rate in this study was 79.3%. Institutional recognition was significantly correlated with gender, midwifery specialty and normal work schedule: β=-5.10 (-8.06, -2.14), β=-5.13 (-8.66, -1.60) and β=-4.28 (-6.85, -1.71), respectively. Significant correlations were found between recognition from superiors and gender, mental health specialisation and normal work schedule: β=-5.71 (-9.39, -2.03), β=-5.96 (-11.17, -0.75) and β=-4.04(-7.23, -0.85), respectively. Recognition from coworkers was significantly associated with mental health specialisation: β=-5.09 (-9.16, -1.01). The trajectory analysis model found that supervisor recognition had the best impact on anxiety, job satisfaction and HRQOL. CONCLUSIONS Recognition from superiors is important in maintaining nurses' psychological health, HRQOL and job satisfaction. Therefore, managers in hospitals should address the issue of recognition at work as a potential personal, professional and organisational lever.
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- Latifa Alahiane
- Laboratory of Biostatistics, Clinical and Epidemiological Research, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University, 10000,Rabat, Morocco
- Department of Nursing and Health Techniques, Ibn Sina University Hospital Center, 10000,Rabat, Morocco
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- Department of general affairs and supervision, Ibn Sina University Hospital, 10000,Rabat, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Biostatistics, Clinical and Epidemiological Research, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University, 10000,Rabat, Morocco
- Acute Medical Unit, Ibn Sina University Hospital, 10000,Rabat, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Biostatistics, Clinical and Epidemiological Research, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University, 10000,Rabat, Morocco
- Acute Medical Unit, Ibn Sina University Hospital, 10000,Rabat, Morocco
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Khaing NEE, Quah C, Png GK, Wong J, Tee A, Oh HC. Association between proximity to COVID-19 and the quality of life of healthcare workers. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0283424. [PMID: 36952485 PMCID: PMC10035903 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0283424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/25/2023] Open
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Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) affects almost all countries in the world and it impacts every aspect of people’s life-physically, mentally, and socio-economically. There are several research studies examining the impact of this pandemic on health, however, very few studies examining the impact of this pandemic on quality of life. This study aimed to investigate the association between proximity to the COVID-19 and quality of life of healthcare workers and identify factors influencing quality of life. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among hospital staff in a tertiary hospital in Singapore. Data on demographic, medical history, lifestyle factors, psychosocial factors, and quality of life were collected using online self-administered questionnaire. Quality of life (QoL) was measured by the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire. Robust linear regression was used to determine factors associated with quality of life. Results A total of 1911 participants were included in the analysis. The average age of participants was 38.25 (SD = 11.28) years old. 26.90% of participants had been quarantined, hospitalised, being suspected or diagnosed of having COVID-19 infection and they were found to have the lowest levels of QoL across all four domains (physical, psychological, social, and environmental domains). Participants who were singles or nurses, worked in shifts or worked longer hours, had chronic diseases were likely to have lower QoL scores compared to participants in other categories. Healthy lifestyle, social connectivity, resilience, social and workplace support were associated with higher QoL scores. Conclusions In planning of measures which aim to improve QoL of healthcare workers, priority should be given to individuals who have been quarantined, hospitalised, being suspected, or diagnosed of having COVID-19 infection. In addition to the proximity of the COVID, lifestyle and psychosocial factors contribute to QoL of healthcare workers. Hence, multifaceted interventions are needed to improve QoL of healthcare workers.
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- Nang Ei Ei Khaing
- Health Services Research, Changi General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- General Medicine, Changi General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Nursing, Changi General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Allied Health, Changi General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine, Changi General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Health Services Research, Changi General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- Centre for Population Health Research and Implementation, SingHealth Office of Regional Health, Singapore, Singapore
- Health Services and Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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Kim SA, Lee T. Impact of patient-safety incidents on Korean nurses' quality of work-related life: A descriptive correlational study. Nurs Open 2023; 10:3862-3871. [PMID: 36812029 PMCID: PMC10170948 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2022] [Revised: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/04/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
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AIM We investigated the impact of patient safety incidents on the quality of nurses' work-related lives, based on the Culture-Work-Health model. DESIGN Descriptive correlational study. METHODS An online survey was administered between March 10 and 18, 2020 to 622 nurses in South Korea who had experienced patient safety incidents within the past year. Descriptive analysis was performed along with inferential statistics, including one-way ANOVA, correlation, and multiple linear regression (p < 0.05). RESULTS A multiple linear regression analysis was used to identify factors affecting participants' quality of work-related life. Significantly influential factors were resonant leadership, just culture, organizational support, organizational health, and overall work experience. CONCLUSIONS Resonant leadership and culture positively affects nurses' quality of work-related life. Therefore, it is critical to evaluate nurses' perceptions of these factors and use these factors in creating administrative interventions to assist nurses in improving their work experiences.
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- Sun Aee Kim
- Management Planning Team, CHA Bundang Medical Center, Seongnam, South Korea
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- Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Nursing, Seoul, South Korea
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Tomaszewska K, Majchrowicz B, Snarska K, Guzak B. Psychosocial Burden and Quality of Life of Surveyed Nurses during the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:994. [PMID: 36673750 PMCID: PMC9859002 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20020994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Revised: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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This study analyzes the impact of occupational burnout on the quality of life (QOL) of nurses surveyed during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. A total of 668 active nurses employed in public hospitals in Podkarpackie voivodeship (Poland) were surveyed. Throughout the pandemic, all wards where responders worked had a division into so-called "clean" and "dirty" zones, as well as balanced working hours. The research used the authors' survey questionnaire Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and the Polish version of the World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument Short Form (WHOQOL-BREF). Descriptive statistics were used in the analysis of the collected material, while correlations between ordinal or quantitative variables were made using Spearman's-rho coefficient. According to 94.0% of respondents, stress is an integral part of the nursing profession. The mean of the respondents' MBI burnout was 50.83 +/- 9.05 pts. The respondents' overall quality of life also averaged 65.74 +/- 13.12 pts. There were negative statistically significant correlations between the MBI and BREF domains, most of which were characterized by clear strengths of association. Higher exhaustion in various occupational aspects is associated with poorer quality of life in individual domains.
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- Katarzyna Tomaszewska
- Department of Nursing, Institute of Health Protection, The Bronisław Markiewicz State Higher School of Technology and Economics, 37-500 Jarosław, Poland
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- Department of Nursing, Institute of Health Protection, State Academy of Applied Sciences, 37-700 Przemyśl, Poland
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-089 Białystok, Poland
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- Center for Postgraduate Education of Nurses and Midwives, Warsaw Medical University, 02-106 Warsaw, Poland
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Tzenetidis V, Kotsakis A, Gouva M, Tsaras K, Malliarou M. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PSYCHOSOCIAL WORK ENVIRONMENT AND NURSES' PERFORMANCE, ON STUDIES THAT USED THE VALIDATED INSTRUMENT COPENHAGEN PSYCHOSOCIAL QUESTIONNAIRE (COPSOQ): AN EMPTY SCOPING REVIEW. POLSKI MERKURIUSZ LEKARSKI : ORGAN POLSKIEGO TOWARZYSTWA LEKARSKIEGO 2023; 51:417-422. [PMID: 37756463 DOI: 10.36740/merkur202304117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Aim: This study was to map the relationship between psychosocial work environment and nurses' performance, on studies that used the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire (COPSOQ). PATIENTS AND METHODS Materials and Methods: The review intended to answer following questions: 'Can COPSOQ screen completely psychosocial risks of nurses' work environment?' 'Which of these dimensions affect more nurses psychosocial world? A scoping review was developed guided by the JBI methodology and using PRISMA-ScR. CONCLUSION Conclusions: Hospital workers, and in particular nurses, are exposed to different risk factors with the most important being psychosocial risks. These arise from problematic work planning, organization and management, as well as from an unhealthy social context of work and may lead to negative psychological, physical and social outcomes. The review highlighted the need for further research using the entire COPSOQ questionnaire in order to fully study the psychosocial risks that nurses face in their work environment.
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- UNIVERSITY OF IOANNINA, IOANNINA, GREECE
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Waqar H, Mahmood A, Ali M. High-Performance Work Systems and Coping Strategies in Regulating Burnout and Safety Workarounds in the Healthcare Sector. SAGE Open Nurs 2023; 9:23779608231162058. [PMID: 36993796 PMCID: PMC10041631 DOI: 10.1177/23779608231162058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 02/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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The healthcare sector is essential for any country because it indirectly affects its economy. The productivity of land will increase if there is a healthy workforce, and it will enhance its economy, which will, in return, lead to the human welfare of the country. The present quantitative study has investigated the relationship between high-performance work systems (HPWS) on safety workarounds through the role of burnout as mediation, and explored coping strategies as a moderator between burnout and safety workarounds. These constructs play a vital role in efficiently managing different organizational activities to generate better productivity and employee performance, and educate employees about rules that can be used and adopted to ensure a healthy work-life. The data were collected from 550 nurses through a questionnaire in the healthcare sector of Lahore, Punjab (Pakistan). AMOS and SPSS were used to test the direct relationships between the constructs, and analyze the moderation of coping strategies and the mediation effect of burnout. The results have demonstrated the strong moderated mediation of coping strategies and burnout between existing HPWS and safety workarounds. The study of coping strategies would help managers and employees handle job stress and alleviate burnout in the healthcare sector through safety workarounds to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
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- Hassan Waqar
- Institute of Business & Management, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Innovation and Technology Management, College of Graduate Studies, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
- Asif Mahmood, Department of Innovation and Technology Management, College of Graduate Studies, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.
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- Department of Management Sciences, Bharia University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Fekonja U, Strnad M, Fekonja Z. Association between triage nurses' job satisfaction and professional capability: Results of a mixed-method study. J Nurs Manag 2022; 30:4364-4377. [PMID: 36206481 PMCID: PMC10091795 DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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AIM This study aims to examine factors related to the job satisfaction of triaging nurses and their professional capability in the clinical setting. BACKGROUND Triage is a complex process that relies on making decisions in favour of the patient and his treatment. The professional capability of a triaging nurse is an important psychological construct of job satisfaction. METHODS The study used a mixed-method methodology, with data collection based on an explanatory research design. The research instrument in the quantitative part was a survey questionnaire, and in the qualitative part, a semi-structured interview. The results were integrated using the 'Pillar Integration Process'. RESULTS There are significant relationships between professional capability and job satisfaction. Six main topics were exposed: characteristics and traits, work organization, safety is the key, burdening circumstances, capability and self-evaluation. CONCLUSION Professional capability is associated with job satisfaction. The necessary managerial changes should be made to achieve job satisfaction and develop professional competence while focusing on already trained and competent triage nurses, as satisfied triage nurses will stay longer in the institution. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT The manager's job is to be aware of the level of job satisfaction, take care to develop their employee's professional capability and take action in case of disrupted balance.
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- Urška Fekonja
- Emergency Department, University Medical Centre Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia.,Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
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- Emergency Department, University Medical Centre Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia.,Prehospital Unit, Department for Emergency Medicine, Community Healthcare Center Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
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- Emergency Department, University Medical Centre Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia.,Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
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Kiliç Barmanpek N, Şahin A, Demirel C, Parlar Kiliç S. The relationship between nurses' job satisfaction levels and quality of life. Perspect Psychiatr Care 2022; 58:2310-2320. [PMID: 35285955 DOI: 10.1111/ppc.13062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Revised: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between nurses' job satisfaction levels and quality of life. DESIGN AND METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted on 225 nurses working in a university hospital in Turkey. Nurse Information Form, Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ), and The World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument-WHOQOL-BREF (TR) were used to collect the data. FINDINGS It was determined that while the MSQ mean score of the nurses was low, their WHOQOL-BREF mean score was moderate. A positive statistically significant and linear correlation was determined between job satisfaction and quality of life (p < 0.01). While the nurses' MSQ score increased, their WHOQOL-BREF score also increased. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS As job satisfaction of nurses increases, both their quality of life and quality of nursing care will be enhanced.
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- Harran University Viransehir Health School Department of Nursing, Şanlıurfa, Turkey
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- Muş Alparslan University Varto Vocational School Medical Services and Techniques Department of First and Emergency Aid, Muş, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine Nursing, Inonu University Faculty of Nursing, Malatya, Turkey
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Ooms A, Heaton-Shrestha C, Connor S, McCawley S, McShannon J, Music G, Trainor K. Enhancing the well-being of front-line healthcare professionals in high pressure clinical environments: A mixed-methods evaluative research project. Int J Nurs Stud 2022; 132:104257. [PMID: 35617711 PMCID: PMC9020653 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2022.104257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2021] [Revised: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND The last few years have witnessed a growing concern with the well-being of healthcare professionals internationally because of increasing recognition of its impact on patient outcomes and staff retention. The COVID-19 pandemic, which has placed additional and substantial pressure on frontline healthcare professionals, gives added urgency to the topic. While numerous, and successful, interventions have been developed to address compromised well-being among healthcare professionals, they have not always been able to support the needs of frontline staff, specifically those working in high-pressure environments. OBJECTIVE This paper presents findings of an evaluative research study of an intervention, named the Resilience and Well-being Training Programme, developed and implemented within an Acute Assessment Unit in a hospital in the UK. The 8 week-long programme followed a combined approach (both person-directed and work-directed), with mindfulness training as well as lectures and discussions to deepen participants' understanding of organisational life. The training, delivered from January to July 2018, involved a total of 72 healthcare professionals from a wide range of levels (UK bands 2-8), trained in three cohorts. DESIGN The research followed a pre-post design to explore participants' experiences of working on the Unit, the programme and its impact on themselves and their working life. SETTING The study was conducted in a large NHS district general hospital in South London, UK. PARTICIPANTS Participants included healthcare assistants and nurses who had completed their preceptorship, worked in the hospital's acute assessment unit, and had undertaken the resilience and well-being training programme. METHODS The study employed mixed methods (online questionnaire, face-to-face focus groups/interviews) to collect data. RESULTS Findings showed participants' positive experience with the programme, however it had limited positive impacts on aspects of compromised well-being at the personal level and a statistically significant enhancement of the quality of relationships and communication on the Unit, with medium effect size (Cohen's D). The programme had a positive impact on the culture of the Unit. CONCLUSIONS Results highlight the demand for and value of programmes designed in ways that enable this group of professionals to take part, because these professionals are often not able to participate in such programmes. A strong commitment from the leadership to enable staff attendance in time-protected programmes is one approach that works well in the short-term. However, this may be challenging to accomplish and raises issues of sustainability.
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- Ann Ooms
- Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education, Kingston University and St George's, University of London, KT2 7LB Kingston upon Thames, UK.
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- Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education, Kingston University and St George's, University of London, KT2 7LB Kingston upon Thames, UK.
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- Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, UK.
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- Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Galsworthy Road, KT2 7QB Kingston upon Thames, UK.
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- Tavistock Consulting, The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, 120 Belsize Lane, NW3 5BA London, UK.
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- Tavistock Consulting, The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, 120 Belsize Lane, NW3 5BA London, UK.
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- Tavistock Consulting, The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, 120 Belsize Lane, NW3 5BA London, UK.
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González-Siles P, Martí-Vilar M, González-Sala F, Merino-Soto C, Toledano-Toledano F. Sense of Coherence and Work Stress or Well-Being in Care Professionals: A Systematic Review. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:1347. [PMID: 35885873 PMCID: PMC9323122 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10071347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Revised: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Job-related stress affects the physical and psychological health of professionals dedicated to care. This work is a systematic review that aims to determine the relationships between a sense of coherence (SOC) and work stress and well-being perceived by care professionals. The review was carried out following the PRISMA guidelines, and the search was carried out using the Web of Science (WoS), PubMed, and Scopus databases, obtaining a final selection of 41 articles. The results indicate that stress, depression, burnout, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) negatively correlate with SOC; in contrast, job satisfaction, well-being, and quality of life positively correlate with SOC. It is concluded that SOC could act as a mediating variable and as a predictor variable of these health problems.
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- Pablo González-Siles
- Departamento de Psicología Básica, Universitat de València, Avgda, Blasco Ibañez, 21, CP 46010 Valencia, Spain; (P.G.-S.); (M.M.-V.)
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- Departamento de Psicología Básica, Universitat de València, Avgda, Blasco Ibañez, 21, CP 46010 Valencia, Spain; (P.G.-S.); (M.M.-V.)
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- Departamento de Psicología Evolutiva y de la Educación, Universitat de València, Avgda, Blasco Ibañez, 21, CP 46010 Valencia, Spain;
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- Instituto de Investigación de Psicología, Universidad de San Martín de Porres, Av. Tomás Marsano 242, Lima 34, Peru;
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- Unidad de Investigación en Medicina Basada en Evidencias, Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez, National Institute of Health, Dr. Márquez 162, Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City 06720, Mexico
- Unidad de Investigación Sociomédica, Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación Luis Guillermo Ibarra, Calzada Mexico-Xochimilco 289, Arenal de Guadalupe, Tlalpan, Mexico City 14389, Mexico
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Yoo HJ, Shim J. Child-rearing experiences of female nurses working three shifts in South Korea: A qualitative study. Int Nurs Rev 2022; 69:318-329. [PMID: 35452559 DOI: 10.1111/inr.12757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM To explore the experience of balancing a career with raising school-aged children and working three shifts and to suggest working environment changes to balance these roles BACKGROUND: Female nurses working three-day shift rotations experience irregular life patterns, parenting conflicts, and confusion over nursing roles. INTRODUCTION This qualitative study examined nurses with early school-aged children who work three-day shift rotations in South Korea. METHODS A descriptive phenomenological approach employed in-depth interviews to collect data from 12 married, female nurses with children aged 4-9 years. Data were analyzed using Colaizzi's phenomenological method, and reporting rigor was demonstrated using the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research checklist. FINDINGS Four themes emerged in our findings: (1) challenging phase: facing a great crisis that completely shatters the axis of life; (2) chaos phase: endless inner conflict between work and parenting; (3) solutions for coping phase: struggling to continue a nursing career; and (4) expanding phase: stepping into the expanded world of care. CONCLUSION Nurses working three-day shift rotations try to balance their lives through interactions between nursing and child-rearing. Further research is needed to create an environment that promotes this balance. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE AND POLICY To provide a better work-life balance, policymakers should foster a participatory and supportive management style, ensure adequate nurse staffing, implement a flexible work system, provide clinical career opportunities, encourage professional autonomy and responsibility, and promote in-service and shared social information or continuing education.
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- Hye Jin Yoo
- College of Nursing, Dankook University, Cheonan, South Korea
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- College of Nursing, Dongguk University, Gyeongju, South Korea
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Hwang E. Factors Affecting the Quality of Work Life of Nurses at Tertiary General Hospitals in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19084718. [PMID: 35457581 PMCID: PMC9031170 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19084718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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The prolonged coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused an overload of work for nurses and resulted in high levels of stress. Improving the quality of work life may be a useful mediator for these demands. The purpose of this study was to identify factors affecting work stress, turnover intention, mindfulness, and quality of work life in nurses working in tertiary general hospitals. The participants of this study were 207 female nurses working in tertiary general hospitals with more than six months of clinical experience. Data were collected using an online Google survey. Data were analyzed using the SPSS/WIN 26.0 program. The mean score for the quality of work life was 3.81 ± 0.53 out of six points. The quality of work life was negatively correlated with job stress (r = −0.36, p < 0.001) and turnover intention (r = −0.45, p < 0.001) and positively correlated with mindfulness (r = 0.35, p < 0.001). Factors affecting quality of work life were work satisfaction (β = 0.27, p = 0.004), job stress (β = −0.23, p < 0.001), and turnover intention (β = −0.18, p = 0.016). As a result, positive factors such as work satisfaction had stronger effects than negative factors. Thus, it would be necessary to seek strategies such as improving compensation for nurses, enhancing teamwork, or establishing a support system for managers, superiors, and colleagues.
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- Eunhee Hwang
- Department of Nursing, Wonkwang University, Iksan 54538, Korea
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Person-job fit and work-life balance of female nurses with cultural competence as a mediator: evidence from Nigeria. FRONTIERS OF NURSING 2022. [DOI: 10.2478/fon-2022-0010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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This study investigated the mediating effect of cultural competence in the relationship between person-job (P-J) fit and work-life balance among female nurses.
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Participants included 216 (mean age = 31.12; SD = 9.16) female nurses that were conveniently selected from two Federal Teaching hospitals in Nigeria. Three questionnaires via the perceived fit scale, cultural competence scale, and work-life balance scale were utilized for data collection. Data were analyzed using both the Pearson Product Moment Correlation and PROCESS macro statistical tools.
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Results revealed that both P-J fit and cultural competence positively and significantly associated with work-life balance. Also, cultural competence partially mediated the relationship between P-J fit and work-life balance of nurses.
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The cultural competence enhances the capacity of nurses to balance work and family roles. Therefore, cultural competence training that enhances nurses’ capabilities to handle cultural diversities of patients is essential.
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Yan J, Wu C, Du Y, He S, Shang L, Lang H. Occupational Stress and the Quality of Life of Nurses in Infectious Disease Departments in China: The Mediating Role of Psychological Resilience. Front Psychol 2022; 13:817639. [PMID: 35401312 PMCID: PMC8992655 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.817639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Aim We aim to explore the impact of occupational stress on the quality of life of nurses in infectious disease departments and to explore the mediating role of psychological resilience on this impact. Background Sudden public health events and the prevalence of infectious diseases give nurses in infectious disease departments a heavy task load and high occupational stress, which can affect their quality of life, and which is closely related to the quality of clinical care they provide. There are few existing studies on occupational stress, psychological resilience, and the quality of life of nurses in infectious disease departments. Methods We collected data from infectious-disease-specialized hospitals or infectious disease departments of general hospitals in China. In total 1,536 nurses completed questionnaires: the Effort-Reward Imbalance Questionnaire, the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Brief Scale. We use a structural equation model to test the mediating role of the psychological resilience in the relationship between occupational stress and quality of life. Results Among 1,536 participants, 88.2% experienced an effort-reward imbalance. The average scores for psychological resilience and quality of life were 56.06 (SD = 14.19) and 51.80 (SD = 8.23), respectively. Our results show that occupational stress is negatively correlated with psychological resilience (r = -0.28, p < 0.01) and quality of life (r = -0.44, p < 0.01). In addition, we find that psychological resilience is positively correlated with quality of life (r = 0.55, p < 0.01) and that the indirect effect of occupational stress on quality of life through psychological resilience is significant (β = -0.036, 95% CI: 0.027 to 0.426), indicating at least a partial mediating role of psychological resilience. Conclusion A high proportion of nurses in infectious disease departments felt that their jobs' effort-reward imbalance was high. These nurses' scores for psychological resilience were in the middle level among Chinese people generally, but their quality of life was lower than the Chinese norm. We conclude that occupational stress has an important impact on their quality of life, and psychological resilience plays a partial mediating role on this impact. Implications for Nursing Management Hospital managers can benefit from paying attention to the occupational stress of nurses and helping to improve the quality of life of nurses by alleviating this occupational stress and improving psychological resilience.
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- Jiaran Yan
- Nursing Department, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Nursing Department, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Nursing Department, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Nursing Department, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Health Statistics, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Nursing Department, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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Martínez Rojas SM, Ruiz Roa SL. Bienestar psicológico en enfermeras que realizan terapia de reemplazo renal en tiempos de COVID-19. ENFERMERÍA NEFROLÓGICA 2022. [DOI: 10.37551/s2254-28842022005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Introducción: La pandemia por COVID-19 ha generado deterioro de la salud mental en los profesionales del sector salud, siendo desconocida su situación en las enfermeras al cuidado de pacientes con enfermedad renal crónica. Objetivo: Identificar el bienestar psicológico y sus diferencias de acuerdo a las variables demográficas y profesionales en enfermeras que realizan hemodiálisis en tiempos de COVID-19. Material y Método: Estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo transversal, realizado en 52 enfermeras que realizan terapia de reemplazo renal en unidades de cuidado intensivo y de terapia renal en tiempos de COVID-19. Fueron obtenidas variables de tipo sociodemográfico, académico, laboral y se empleó la escala PGWBI para establecer los niveles de bienestar psicológico. Se utilizó el test de Mann-Whitney y Kruskall-Wallis realizando el post test de Dunn para comparar diferencias entre las variables estudiadas. Resultados: La edad promedio fue de 36,56±6,95 años. Los niveles de bienestar psicológico fueron positivos en todas las categorías de la escala, con excepción de la ansiedad y la depresión. De igual forma, se encontró que las variables género, estado civil, estabilidad, antigüedad laboral, remuneración salarial y formación académica, muestran comportamiento diferenciado en las categorías que evalúa el instrumento. Conclusiones: Se identificaron altos niveles de bienestar psicológico en enfermeras que prestan cuidados en pacientes en terapia de reemplazo renal en tiempos de pandemia por COVID-19, donde factores como el estado civil, formación post gradual y tener estabilidad laboral con mejores ingresos salariales, influencian positivamente las categorías que contribuyeron a los resultados de bienestar psicológico de las enfermeras evaluadas.
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Fallahchai R. Occupational stress, dyadic adjustment and quality of work-life in married nurses: Moderating effects of dyadic coping. Int J Nurs Pract 2021; 28:e13032. [PMID: 34935250 DOI: 10.1111/ijn.13032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2021] [Revised: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIMS This study aimed to evaluate whether stress communication and supportive dyadic coping moderate the effects of occupational stress on dyadic adjustment and the quality of work-life of nurses. BACKGROUND Nurses are at higher risk for occupational stress, work-family conflict, and the challenge of balancing job and family roles. However, in recent studies, the impact of dyadic coping strategies in dealing with work-family stress in those couples has not received adequate attention. DESIGN This study was a cross-sectional study. METHODS The research sample comprised 591 nurses recruited through announcements in hospitals and health centres in Iran between May 2018 and February 2019. They completed the Expanded Nursing Stress Scale, the Dyadic Coping Inventory, the Dyadic Adjustment Scale, and the Quality of Nursing Work Life questionnaire. Hierarchical regression was utilized. RESULTS Results indicated that there was a negative relationship between occupational stress and dyadic adjustment, and quality of work-life. Stress communication and supportive dyadic coping moderated the association between occupational stress and dyadic adjustment as well as the quality of work-life. CONCLUSION The current findings suggest that the nurses who use dyadic coping strategies to deal with occupational stress report a higher level of adjustment and quality of work-life.
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- Reza Fallahchai
- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Human Sciences, University of Hormozgan, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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Yu HY, Xu SH, Chen YL, Li YX, Yang QH. Nurses' perceptions regarding barriers to implementing the Internet Plus Nursing Service programme: A qualitative study. J Nurs Manag 2021; 30:511-520. [PMID: 34890482 DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Revised: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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AIM The aim of this work is to investigate nurses' perceptions of barriers constraining the implementation of the Internet Plus Nursing Service program. BACKGROUND The Internet Plus Nursing Service programme helps meet the demands of an ageing population, people with chronic diseases, the disabled, and home convalescents, and affirms the value of nurses. However, this programme has failed to elicit nurses' active participation, and there is limited knowledge regarding nurses' perceptions of the barriers to the programme's implementation. METHODS A qualitative study was conducted. Thematic analysis of the data was performed. RESULTS The analysis yielded three main themes: a sense of insecurity, role conflict, and a lack of support. CONCLUSION This study explores nurses' perspectives on the factors impeding the implementation of the programme, which are identified as being insufficient protection and support on nurses at personal, sociocultural, infrastructural, and organizationallevels. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT The study results will guide the department of nursing management to foster supportive work and social environment for nurses, which will decrease their feeling of insecurity and role conflicts and provides them enough infrastructural and organizational supports through proposing emergency code system and improving training system and team collaboration.
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- Hong-Yu Yu
- School of Nursing, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Emergency, Shenzhen People's Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University), Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- School of Nursing, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Nursing, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Nursing, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Canova-Barrios C, Oviedo-Santamaría P. Health-related quality of life among intensive care unit workers. ENFERMERIA INTENSIVA 2021; 32:181-188. [PMID: 34764073 DOI: 10.1016/j.enfie.2020.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2020] [Accepted: 11/08/2020] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To analyse health-related quality of life in a sample of doctors and nurses from 2 intensive care units in the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. METHODS An analytical, cross-sectional and quantitative study. The Spanish version of the SF-36 questionnaire was used, which comprises 8 dimensions grouped into 2 components (physical and mental) and evaluates the health status of respondents on a scale from 0 to 100; the higher the score, the better the perception of health status. RESULTS Ninety-five professionals from 2 intensive care units participated, 58% from a private institution and the rest from a public institution. The majority were women (57%), doctors (37%) with an average age of 42 years and with a maximum undergraduate degree and degree (59%). Of the dimensions making up health-related quality of life, the vitality dimension was perceived poorest with an average of 53.3, and physical function was the best evaluated at 87.8. The physical component dimensions were better evaluated than those of the mental component. The variables sex (male), age (> 40 years), presence of chronic diseases, qualification (medical), hourly workload (> 40 h per week) and years of service (> 11 years), seem to have a negative influence on the perception of health-related quality of life. CONCLUSIONS Strategies need to be implemented to reduce the impact of work activity on the mental and physical health of health professionals. Strategies for health promotion and the prevention of known psychosocial and ergonomic risks are required, and workloads and duration of working hours need to be adjusted to preserve the integrity of health workers.
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- C Canova-Barrios
- Universidad de Ciencias Empresariales y Sociales (UCES), Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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- Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos, Hospital José María Velasco Ibarra, Tena, Ecuador
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Relationship between Quality of Nursing Work Life and Uniformed Nurses' Attitudes and Practices Related to COVID-19 in the Philippines: A Cross-Sectional Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18199953. [PMID: 34639257 PMCID: PMC8508436 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18199953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Revised: 09/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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(1) Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has spread rapidly worldwide. Uniformed nurses have played a critical role during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines; however, uptake of literature is limited. This study assessed the relationship between quality of nursing work life (QNWL) and nurses’ attitudes and practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. (2) Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used. Participants were recruited from four government hospitals in the Manila metropolitan area of the Philippines. Participants completed three questionnaires in an online survey: a demographic questionnaire, a QNWL questionnaire, and the attitude and practices toward COVID-19 questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, an independent t-test, a one-way analysis of variance, the Pearson correlation coefficient, and hierarchical linear regression were applied for data analysis. (3) Results: The mean age of the participants was 29 years. Most of the participants were single women who were not certified in their specialties. A total of QNWL scores were high, indicating that the participants displayed favorable attitudes and practices in relation to COVID-19. A statistically significant relationship was observed between QNWL, specialty certification, and practices related to COVID-19. Practices related to COVID-19 were a significant predictor of QNWL and one of its subscales, work design. (4) Conclusion: Young adult uniformed nurses in the Philippines have assumed numerous responsibilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Providing these frontline nurses with comprehensive specialized education and training is crucial.
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Alabi MA, Ishola AG, Onibokun AC, Lasebikan VO. Burnout and quality of life among nurses working in selected mental health institutions in South West Nigeria. Afr Health Sci 2021; 21:1428-1439. [PMID: 35222608 PMCID: PMC8843259 DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v21i3.54] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background Burnout remains a huge public health problem among nurses. Methods A cross-sectional descriptive study assessed 259 nurses from two Neuropsychiatric hospitals in Nigeria. Data was collected using a sociodemographic/ job related questionnaire, the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), and the Short-Form health survey (SF-12). The associations between sociodemographic characteristic and burnout was anaysed using Chi square test, between burnout and quality of life using Spearman correlation statistics. Predictors of burnout were determined using binary regression analysis Results Prevalence of emotional exhaustion (EE) was 44.4%, depersonalization (DEP) 31.7% and reduced personal accomplishment was 98.8%. Predictors of EE were: poor funding from management, OR = 0.38 (95% CI 0.15–0.95) and role conflict, OR = 2.44 (95% CI 1.03–5.78), while the predictors of DEP, were age group, 31–40 years, OR = 0.37 (95% CI 0.18–0.77), male gender, OR = 2.55 (95% CI 1.40–4.65), role conflict, OR = 6.53 (95% CI 0.88–7.81) and working at more urban city, OR = 3.07 (95% CI 1.54–6.16). The mean total Quality of life (QOL) scores were significantly higher among respondents who had no EE and DEP p < 0.001. Conclusion Burnout is high among mental health nurses and is associated with poor quality of life.
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- Morufat A Alabi
- Department of Nursing, College Of medicine, University of Ibadan. Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Nursing, College Of medicine, University of Ibadan. Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Nursing, College Of medicine, University of Ibadan. Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Psychiatry, College Of medicine, University of Ibadan. Ibadan, Nigeria
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Xu H, Cao X, Jin QX, Wang RS, Zhang YH, Chen ZH. The impact of the second victim's experience and support on the career success of psychiatric nurses: The mediating effect of psychological resilience. J Nurs Manag 2021; 30:1559-1569. [PMID: 34435707 DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2021] [Revised: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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AIMS We explored the mediating role of psychological resilience in the experience and support of psychiatric nurses as the second victims and their career success. BACKGROUND Psychiatric nurses, as the primary victims of workplace violence, experience physical and psychological distress, which leads to high resignation rate and job burnout. However, not much is known about the mediating role of psychological resilience between the second victims of workplace violence and their career success. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted among 683 psychiatric nurses. The participants were scored according to the Chinese career success scale, Chinese version of the psychological resilience scale for nurses and Chinese version of the second victim experience and support tool. The t-test and one-way analysis of variance were used to compare the factors affecting career success. RESULTS Career success scores differed among nurses of different ages having different employment forms, role and working years (p < .05). Mediating effect analysis revealed that psychological resilience played a full mediating role in the experience and support of second victims and their career success. CONCLUSION Psychological resilience-based interventions should be developed to improve the psychological adjustment ability of psychiatric nurses and to strengthen their career success. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT Nursing managers should create more opportunities and a harmonious working environment and enhance the management system for dealing with workplace violence.
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- Hua Xu
- Department of Adult Psychiatry, the Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Adult Psychiatry, the Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Adult Psychiatry, the Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Adult Psychiatry, the Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Nursing, the Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Adult Psychiatry, the Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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Sastrawan S, Weller-Newton J, Brand G, Malik G. The development of nurses' foundational values. Nurs Ethics 2021; 28:1244-1257. [PMID: 34231437 DOI: 10.1177/09697330211003222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND In the ever-changing and complex healthcare environment, nurses encounter challenging situations that may involve a clash between their personal and professional values resulting in a profound impact on their practice. Nevertheless, there is a dearth of literature on how nurses develop their personal-professional values. AIM The aim of this study was to understand how nurses develop their foundational values as the base for their value system. RESEARCH DESIGN A constructivist grounded theory methodology was employed to collect multiple data sets, including face-to-face focus group and individual interviews, along with anecdote and reflective stories. PARTICIPANTS AND RESEARCH CONTEXT Fifty-four nurses working across various nursing settings in Indonesia were recruited to participate. ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS Ethics approval was obtained from the Monash University Human Ethics Committee, project approval number 1553. FINDINGS Foundational values acquisition was achieved through family upbringing, professional nurse education and organisational/institutional values reinforcement. These values are framed through three reference points: religious lens, humanity perspective and professionalism. This framing results in a unique combination of personal-professional values that comprise nurses' values system. Values are transferred to other nurses either in a formal or informal way as part of one's professional responsibility and customary social interaction via telling and sharing in person or through social media. DISCUSSION Values and ethics are inherently interweaved during nursing practice. Ethical and moral values are part of professional training, but other values are often buried in a hidden curriculum, and attained and activated through interactions during nurses' training. CONCLUSION Developing a value system is a complex undertaking that involves basic social processes of attaining, enacting and socialising values. These processes encompass several intertwined entities such as the sources of values, the pool of foundational values, value perspectives and framings, initial value structures, and methods of value transference.
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- Sastrawan Sastrawan
- Universitas Qamarul Huda Badaruddin (UNIQHBA), Indonesia; Monash University, Australia
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- The University of Melbourne, Australia; Monash University, Australia; McMaster University, Canada
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Betke K, Basińska MA, Andruszkiewicz A. Nurses' sense of coherence and stress management strategies against the types of health status. Nurs Open 2021; 8:3403-3410. [PMID: 33942554 PMCID: PMC8510759 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2020] [Revised: 03/07/2021] [Accepted: 03/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Aim The main objective of this paper was to establish types of health status in the group of practicing nurses. Design Positive psychology defines human health as the underlying resource for all life activities, including professional work. Practicing nurses are exposed to a variety of professional pressures, most notably high‐stress burden. Long‐term functioning in conditions of work‐related overburden and stress may compromise the health status of nurses and make them vulnerable to somatic or psychosomatic conditions. Methods In this study, we used original worksheets for collecting socio‐economic data and health‐related data, Orientation to Life Questionnaire (SOC‐29), General Health Questionnaire (GHQ‐28), Brief COPE Inventory (Mini‐COPE) and the somatic symptom scale. K‐means clustering analysis for cases was used to identify types of health status among the surveyed nurses. Results This survey discovered that specific types of health status can be distinguished among practicing nurses. The nurses represented various types of health status, levels of the sense of coherence and the use of stress management strategies.
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- Katarzyna Betke
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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Canova-Barrios C, Oviedo-Santamaría P. Health-related quality of life among intensive care unit workers. ENFERMERIA INTENSIVA 2021; 32:S1130-2399(21)00004-3. [PMID: 33820691 DOI: 10.1016/j.enfi.2020.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2020] [Revised: 09/20/2020] [Accepted: 11/08/2020] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To analyse health-related quality of life in a sample of doctors and nurses from 2 intensive care units in the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. METHOD An analytical, cross-sectional and quantitative study. The Spanish version of the SF-36 questionnaire was used, which comprises 8 dimensions grouped into 2 components (physical and mental) and evaluates the health status of respondents on a scale from 0 to 100; the higher the score, the better the perception of health status. RESULTS Ninety-five professionals from 2 intensive care units participated, 58% from a private institution and the rest from a public institution. The majority were women (57%), doctors (37%) with an average age of 42 years and with a maximum undergraduate degree and degree (59%). Of the dimensions making up health-related quality of life, the vitality dimension was perceived poorest with an average of 53.3, and physical function was the best evaluated at 87.8. The physical component dimensions were better evaluated than those of the mental component. The variables sex (male), age (>40 years), presence of chronic diseases, qualification (medical), hourly workload (>40h per week) and years of service (>11 years), seem to have a negative influence on the perception of health-related quality of life. CONCLUSIONS Strategies need to be implemented to reduce the impact of work activity on the mental and physical health of health professionals. Strategies for health promotion and the prevention of known psychosocial and ergonomic risks are required, and workloads and duration of working hours need to be adjusted to preserve the integrity of health workers.
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- C Canova-Barrios
- Universidad de Ciencias Empresariales y Sociales (UCES), Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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- Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos, Hospital José María Velasco Ibarra, Tena, Ecuador
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Ribeiro EKDA, Santos RCD, Araújo-Monteiro GKND, Brandão BMLDS, Silva JCD, Souto RQ. Influence of burnout syndrome on the quality of life of nursing professionals: quantitative study. Rev Bras Enferm 2021; 74Suppl 3:e20200298. [PMID: 33759969 DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To estimate the prevalence and factors associated with the burnout syndrome and quality of life among nursing professionals. METHODS Cross-sectional, analytical study, developed with 83 professionals in emergency care units in the city of Campina Grande-PB. A questionnaire was used to characterize the sample, the Maslach Burnout Inventory scale and the SF-36. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. RESULTS Most professionals showed low professional effectiveness (78.3; n=65), average depersonalization (53.0%; n=44) and average emotional exhaustion (55.4%; n=46). There was a statistical difference between the scores of the syndrome and the pain (p=0.03), vitality (p=0.04) and social aspect (p=0.03); significant correlation between the syndrome and vitality (p<0.001), mental health (p=0.01) and general quality of life (p=0.04). CONCLUSION The burnout syndrome has an influence on the outcome of quality of life of nursing professionals, being more prevalent among professionals with older age, high income and among nurses.
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Tanaka J, Koga M, Nagashima N, Kuroda H. The actual-ideal gap in work-life balance and quality of life among acute care ward nurses. J Nurs Manag 2021; 29:998-1006. [PMID: 33340174 DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2020] [Revised: 12/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIMS To describe the current situation of the work-life balance gap among acute care ward nurses and assess its association with quality of life (QOL). BACKGROUND Nurses who spend more time at work than on their personal lives are reported to have lower QOL. To capture the actual-ideal work-life balance gap among nurses with different backgrounds, time spent on work, family and private life must be examined. METHODS This cross-sectional study included 228 nurses from 3 Japanese acute care hospitals. RESULTS Work gap scores and family gap scores for nurses living alone were significantly higher and lower, respectively, than those for nurses living with family. Moreover, the QOL score decreased with increase in the work-life balance gap for nurses. CONCLUSIONS Nurses living alone had greater work burden than nurses living with family. Conversely, living with family may protect nurses' family lives. The work-life balance gap was associated with QOL. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT Addressing the gap between the actual-ideal proportions in work-life balance is important for improving nurses' QOL and work-life balance. Flexible working options and policy changes may also improve their work-life balance and QOL.
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- Junichi Tanaka
- Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Nagasaki University Hospital, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki, Japan
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Al-Maskari MA, Dupo JU, Al-Sulaimi NK. Quality of Work Life Among Nurses: A case study from Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate, Oman. Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J 2021; 20:e304-e311. [PMID: 33414934 PMCID: PMC7757918 DOI: 10.18295/squmj.2020.20.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2019] [Revised: 02/13/2020] [Accepted: 04/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Objectives Quality of work life (QWL) is an important indicator of job-related satisfaction among nurses; however, there is little information regarding the QWL of nurses in Oman. Therefore, this study aimed to explore factors affecting QWL among nurses working in governmental health institutions in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate, Oman. Methods This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between September and November 2018 at 29 governmental health institutions in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate. A total of 374 nurses employed at these institutions were recruited via stratified random sampling. A demographic questionnaire incorporating Brooks’ Quality of Nursing Work scale was used to collect data. Results A total of 345 nurses participated in the study (response rate: 92.2%). The mean age was 33.3 ± 5.1 years and the majority were female (90.7%), married (88.7%), of Omani nationality (70.1%) and had a diploma degree (70.7%). Overall, the nurses demonstrated moderate levels of QWL (mean total score: 179.99 ± 24.17). Both job designation and nationality were found to be significant predictors of QWL (P = 0.041 and <0.001, respectively). Conclusion The findings of this study represent a baseline for further research on this important topic. As with all healthcare professionals, the QWL of nurses indirectly affects quality of patient care and associated health outcomes. As such, identifying areas of poor QWL among nurses can help in the development of initiatives to improve their professional satisfaction, thereby enhancing job performance and employee retention.
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- Directorate of Nursing, Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health, Nizwa, Oman
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Asghari E, Zamanzadeh V, Valizadeh L, Ghahramanian A, Rassouli M, Praskova A. Development and psychometric testing of the career success in Nursing Scale. Int Nurs Rev 2020; 68:41-48. [PMID: 33161574 DOI: 10.1111/inr.12631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2020] [Revised: 08/26/2020] [Accepted: 08/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM To develop and test the psychometric properties of an instrument assessing career success in nurses. BACKGROUND Despite the importance of achieving success in nursing, to date, this construct has been measured using unidimensional or generic scales not fully reflecting career success as perceived by nurses. METHODS This scale development study used a large sample of nurses across 10 hospitals in Tabriz, Iran. Items were generated based on existing literature and previous, research team-led, qualitative study, followed by testing content and face validity of the items. Exploratory factor analysis (N = 530 nurses) then assessed the underlying structure of the scale, and reliability was tested using Cronbach's alpha and a 2-week test-retest correlation. FINDINGS From the initial 73 items, fourteen rated by experts as 'not relevant' and seven with poor face validity were deleted. Exploratory factor analysis further identified 13 poor items. The final 39-item solution extracted four robust career success factors: expected career progress, providing quality care, effective self-regulation, and person-organization fit. Cronbach's alpha and test-retest correlation showed excellent reliability. CONCLUSION This multidimensional nursing-specific scale with very good psychometric properties is suitable for individual/group-based decisions. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING AND HEALTH POLICY This instrument can assess current perceptions of career success in nurses, so work resources can be allocated to improve policies, services and training programmes to meet career aspirations of nurses and objectives of the organization. Having a robust scale of career success will enable future research in the field of career success as specific to nursing in a clinical setting.
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- Elnaz Asghari
- Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Health and Human Sciences, Southern Cross University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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Work–Life balance policies and organisational outcomes – a review of literature from the Indian context. INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL TRAINING 2020. [DOI: 10.1108/ict-01-2019-0003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PurposeIn the past decade, the rapid globalisation and modernisation has resulted in an increased focus of organisations on implementation of family friendly work–life balance (WLB) policies for enhancing employee retention. The purpose of this study is to review the importance of WLB policies and programmes and its impact on organisational outcomes.Design/methodology/approachUsing Deery’s (2008) framework as the conceptual framework, the current study attempts to provide an integrated literature review of the empirical studies conducted in the area of WLB and employee retention in India for a decade from 2007 till 2017.FindingsThe analysis of the extant literature revealed that the research on WLB for Indian organisations really surged since 2013. Most of the empirical studies conducted in this area use a positivist paradigm. Numerous industry sectors including the information technology (IT) and business process outsourcing sectors have benefitted from WLB policies, but the banking and higher education sector have generously implemented employee-friendly WLB policies.Practical implicationsThe study stresses upon the implementation of employee friendly WLB policies for achieving high organisational outcomes. Furthermore, the findings may be useful for human resource management and human resource development professionals to understand and appreciate the organisational components, settings that are necessary to facilitate better WLB in Indian organisations, thereby resulting in better organisational outcomes.Originality/valueThe study provides us with a comprehensive review of different WLB studies conducted in India till date and its possible impact on various organisational outcomes.
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Analyzing the Job Demands-Control-Support Model in Work-Life Balance: A Study among Nurses in the European Context. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17082847. [PMID: 32326169 PMCID: PMC7215557 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17082847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2020] [Revised: 04/16/2020] [Accepted: 04/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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The balance of personal life with professional life is a topical issue that is increasingly worrisome due to globalization, the rapid introduction of new technologies into all areas of human life, the overlap between time between work and family, new organizational systems, and changes in the nature of work. This problem is accentuated by professions subjected to intense labor demands, as is the case of nurses. Adopting the Job Demand–Control–Support model, the main purpose of this research is to analyze how these factors lead to a greater or lesser degree of work–life balance. The research proposes a logistic regression model, which was constructed with a sample of 991 nursing professionals from the V European Working Conditions Survey. The results obtained confirm, on the one hand, that there is a significant effect of physical demands (but not psychological demands) on work–life balance. On the other hand, the moderating effects of job control are partially confirmed for psychological demands, and those of supervisor support (but not co-worker support) are partially confirmed for physical demands. In conclusion, the present research shows that effective management of nurses’ work context can decisively contribute to finding the difficult balance between personal and professional time.
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Michele Masanotti G, Paolucci S, Abbafati E, Serratore C, Caricato M. Sense of Coherence in Nurses: A Systematic Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17061861. [PMID: 32183042 PMCID: PMC7142757 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17061861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2020] [Revised: 03/06/2020] [Accepted: 03/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Background: Nurses experience high levels of distress due to the nature of their work and workplaces; Antonovsky’s salutogenic theory shows that individual and work-related factors can influence human health. The aim of this paper is to analyze the possible correlations with different work-related and individual variables, which influence or are influenced by Sense of Coherence (SOC) and verify the possible use of SOC scales to prevent negative health determinants in workplaces. Methods: Electronic databases were searched with selected studies compared for sample, sample size, study design and basic results. Cross-sectional studies were reviewed for correlations between individual physical and mental health, distress, burnout, job satisfaction and SOC, with intervention studies used to assess the possible impact of training on nurses’ SOC. Results: The review found several correlations between SOC and different work-related variables; but also with several individual characteristics. Conclusion: The review found that SOC was predictor of depressive state, burnout, job dissatisfaction among female nurses; therefore, SOC could be a health promoting resource.
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- Giuseppe Michele Masanotti
- Director of Experimental Centre of Research for Health Promotion and Health Education (CeSPES), 06129 Perugia, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-07-55-858-034
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- School of Specialization in Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, University of Perugia, 06129 Perugia, Italy; (S.P.); (E.A.); (C.S.); (M.C.)
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- School of Specialization in Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, University of Perugia, 06129 Perugia, Italy; (S.P.); (E.A.); (C.S.); (M.C.)
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- School of Specialization in Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, University of Perugia, 06129 Perugia, Italy; (S.P.); (E.A.); (C.S.); (M.C.)
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- School of Specialization in Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, University of Perugia, 06129 Perugia, Italy; (S.P.); (E.A.); (C.S.); (M.C.)
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Askari R, Rafiei S, Akbari R, Ebrahimi EH, Dehghani A, Shafii M. The relationship between work-life balance and quality of life among hospital employees. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/20479700.2019.1656880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- Roohollah Askari
- Health Policy and Management Research Center, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
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- Department of Health Technology Assessment, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Health Care Management, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Biostatics and Epidemiology Department, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Health Policy and Management Research Center, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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Eriksson M, Kerekes N, Brink P, Pennbrant S, Nunstedt H. The level of sense of coherence among Swedish nursing staff. J Adv Nurs 2019; 75:2766-2772. [PMID: 31236952 DOI: 10.1111/jan.14137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2018] [Revised: 04/19/2019] [Accepted: 05/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM To explore the level of sense of coherence among Swedish nursing staff. DESIGN An explorative quantitative study design was adopted using a short form for measuring sense of coherence. METHODS Data were collected in January 2018 from nurses working in full-time positions at two hospitals in Western Sweden. A total of 93 nurses completed the 13 item questionnaire measuring sense of coherence. Descriptive statistics were applied to obtain means and standard deviations. Spearman's rank correlation was used to describe strength of association between sense of coherence and socio-demographic categories. Between-group differences were defined using the nonparametric tests of Mann Whitney U test and Kruskal-Wallis test. RESULTS The internal consistency of the SOC-13 was low. An inter-item-correlation test indicated that two items decreased the internal consistency of the scale. The level of the three dimensions of sense of coherence varied; manageability was weakest and decreased the total sense of coherence. The meaningfulness dimension was as strongest. CONCLUSION On a national level, nurses reported weaker sense of coherence (SOC) than the general population, but stronger in an international comparison of nurses. They found their work difficult to manage, but meaningful. IMPACT On a national level, the nurses reported weaker SOC than the general population, but stronger in an international comparison of nurses. Findings from this study will have an impact on how nurses can manage work related stress in terms of sense of coherence. There will also be an impact on nurses' well-being, which in a long run benefits patients.
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- Monica Eriksson
- Department of Health Sciences, University West, Trollhättan, Sweden
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- Department of Health Sciences, University West, Trollhättan, Sweden
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- Department of Health Sciences, University West, Trollhättan, Sweden.,NU Hospital Group, Trollhättan, Sweden
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- Department of Health Sciences, University West, Trollhättan, Sweden
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- Department of Health Sciences, University West, Trollhättan, Sweden
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