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Jannat H, Saif‐Ur‐Rahman KM, Noor IN, Begum A. Job satisfaction and performance among employed Bangladeshi women working from home during COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study. Health Sci Rep 2024; 7:e2306. [PMID: 39139462 PMCID: PMC11319211 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.2306] [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: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/15/2024] Open
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Background and Aims The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic led to the adoption of telework modalities by individuals in Bangladesh. The study's objective was to determine the job satisfaction and performance level of employed Bangladeshi women working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among women employees of different professions in Dhaka city. The Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ) was used to measure job satisfaction. Work arrangement satisfaction and self-reported performance were measured by two separate subscales which contain five items each. Responses from 118 employed women were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson Chi-square tests, Independent t-tests, one-way analysis of variance, and Pearson Correlation tests through the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS), version 26. Results The findings indicated that 51.7% of women reported a high degree of satisfaction on the MSQ scale; 61.9% expressed high satisfaction with their work arrangements at home and 66.9% reported a high level of performance. Job satisfaction was significantly associated with the number of children and the number of family members. A positive association was found between job satisfaction and total working experience and work arrangements. Work performance was strongly associated with higher educational qualifications. A statistically significant association between job satisfaction and performance was revealed. Conclusions The findings from this study indicated a high degree of job satisfaction and a high level of performance found in women employees who worked from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. These findings encourage organizations to foster more policies for telework alternatives for employed women to help them keep a balance between work responsibilities and household chores.
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- Hurul Jannat
- Department of Maternal and Child HealthNational Institute of Preventive and Social Medicine (NIPSOM)DhakaBangladesh
- Communicable Disease Control (CDC)Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health, Govt. of Bangladesh
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- Health Systems and Population Studies DivisionInternational Center for Diarrheal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b)DhakaBangladesh
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- Department of Maternal and Child HealthNational Institute of Preventive and Social Medicine (NIPSOM)DhakaBangladesh
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- Department of Maternal and Child HealthNational Institute of Preventive and Social Medicine (NIPSOM)DhakaBangladesh
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Trică A, Golu F, Sava NI, Licu M, Zanfirescu ȘA, Adam R, David I. Resilience and successful aging: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Acta Psychol (Amst) 2024; 248:104357. [PMID: 38897094 DOI: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2024.104357] [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: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND This systematic review and meta-analysis investigates the relationship between successful aging (SA) and resilience in older adults, focusing on individuals aged 60 and above, to address a significant gap in understanding how resilience contributes to SA. METHODS Following the Cochrane review guidelines, we conducted searches in databases such as Web of Science, PsycNet, and PubMed up to December 2021 and used PRISMA as a tool for reporting the results. Our inclusion criteria were studies on psychological resilience and SA in older adults aged 60 and above. Exclusion criteria included studies on physical resilience, medical outcomes of SA, other indicators not used in screened studies (e.g., prevalence, means), populations with suicidal ideation or chronic/palliative illnesses, studies considering resilience as an indicator of SA, and qualitative studies on the association between resilience and SA. RESULTS A total of 21 studies were included and assessed for risk of bias using funnel plot and trim-and-fill methods. The meta-analysis revealed a medium effect size indicating a positive relationship between resilience and SA. However, high heterogeneity warrants a cautious interpretation of these results. No significant differences were found between older adults in the general population and those in retirement communities, nor were geographical variations (Asia, Europe, America) found to moderate this relationship. DISCUSSION The findings highlight the intrinsic link between older adults' attitudes towards aging, their subjective evaluations, and their level of psychological resilience. Resilience acts as a protective factor against psychological and physical adversities, underscoring the importance of resilience-enhancing strategies in interventions aimed at promoting SA. The conclusions drawn from this analysis should be approached with caution due to the heterogeneity of the included studies.
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- Adrian Trică
- Department of Psychology and Cognitive Science, University of Bucharest, Romania.
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- Department of Psychology and Cognitive Science, University of Bucharest, Romania.
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- Department of Psychology and Cognitive Science, University of Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Ethics and Academic Integrity, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy.
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- Department of Psychology and Cognitive Science, University of Bucharest, Romania.
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- Department of Psychology and Cognitive Science, University of Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Psychology and Cognitive Science, University of Bucharest, Romania.
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Chen C, Shannon K, Napier S, Neville S, Montayre J. Ageism directed at older nurses in their workplace: A systematic review. J Clin Nurs 2024; 33:2388-2411. [PMID: 38433366 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.17088] [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: 09/10/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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AIMS To identify and synthesise evidence related to ageism in older regulated nurses' practice settings. DESIGN A systematic review following Joanna Briggs Institute methodology. METHODS The review included empirical studies that involved older nurses as the primary study population and studies that focused on ageism in older nurses' work environments, including strategies or interventions to address ageism within the workplace. Following the initial screening, all relevant studies were critically appraised by two reviewers to ensure they were appropriate to include in the review. A synthesis without meta-analysis reporting (SWiM) guideline was employed in the review. DATA SOURCES Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval Systems Online, Scopus, Psychological Information Database and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature and Google Scholar were searched to identify empirical studies and a range of academic institutional websites were accessed for master's and doctoral dissertations and theses. The search covered the period from January 2022 to May 2022, and only publications in English from 2000 onwards were considered. RESULTS Nineteen studies were included, ten qualitative studies, seven quantitative studies and two mixed methods secondary analyses. Our results revealed that negative perceptions and beliefs about older nurses' competencies and skills prevail in their practice settings, which influences older nurses' health and well-being as well as their continuation of practice. Further, older nurses' continuation of practice can be facilitated by having a positive personal outlook on ageing, meaningful relationships in their practice settings and working in an environment that is age-inclusive. CONCLUSION To combat ageism in older nurses' practice settings and support their continuation of practice, effective interventions should be organisational-led. The interventions should focus on fostering meaningful relationships between older nurses and their colleagues and managers. Further, healthcare institutions should implement initiatives to promote an age-inclusive work environment that supports an age-diverse nursing workforce. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROFESSION AND/OR PATIENT CARE The review findings offer insights for healthcare managers, policymakers and researchers, emphasising the need for anti-ageism policies in healthcare organisations. According to WHO (2021), educational activities such as role-playing and simulation during in-service training may also be effective interventions. Additionally, incorporating anti-ageism initiatives into staff meetings and mandating anti-ageism training could support the continuation of practice for older nurses while fostering a more age-diverse nursing workforce. IMPACT We found evidence on the presence of ageism in older nurses' workplace and the detrimental effects of ageism on older nurses' well-being and continuation of practice. Importantly, we identified a lack of organisational initiatives to address ageism and support older nurses. These findings should encourage healthcare organisations to address ageism in older nurses' practice settings and prompt policymakers to develop age-inclusive policies that support older nurses' continuation of practice. REPORTING METHOD The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses and Synthesis Without Meta-analysis checklists were used to report the screening process. TRIAL AND PROTOCOL REGISTRATION The PROSPERO registration number for the review was CRD42022320214 (https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42022320214). No Patient or Public Contribution.
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- Chunxu Chen
- AUT Centre for Active Ageing, School of Clinical Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
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- AUT Centre for Active Ageing, School of Clinical Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
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- AUT Centre for Active Ageing, School of Clinical Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
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Wang J, Li L, Zhou J, Pan X, Qi Q, Sun H, Wang L. Patient satisfaction with nursing care in infertility patients: A questionnaire survey. Glob Health Med 2024; 6:141-148. [PMID: 38690135 PMCID: PMC11043125 DOI: 10.35772/ghm.2023.01044] [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: 04/01/2023] [Revised: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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Infertility remains a persistent global reproductive health challenge, with causative factors encompassing abnormalities in both the male and female reproductive systems. Typically, female partners seek initial consultations for infertility concerns, often within the context of routine annual well-woman check-ups. Nurses providing preventive care play a crucial role, conducting initial diagnostic assessments, and addressing certain causes of infertility. Patient satisfaction serves as a vital indicator of care quality. Identifying factors contributing to patient satisfaction with nursing services is crucial, yet research in this area has been limited. This study aimed to compare infertility patients' assessments of nurse quality and satisfaction with hospital services. The findings could offer valuable insights for healthcare providers, hospitals, and policymakers, guiding improvements in nursing care delivery and enhancing patient satisfaction in China's infertility treatment sector. By understanding patients' perspectives and experiences, healthcare providers can make necessary adjustments to improve care quality and patient outcomes. The sample included 1200 patients, and data collection utilized a self-assessment questionnaire, with percentages employed for analysis. Nurses are integral to caring for infertility patients during visits and conducting research to advance fertility care practices.
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- Jing Wang
- Laboratory for Reproductive Immunology, Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- The Academy of Integrative Medicine of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine-related Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- Laboratory for Reproductive Immunology, Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- The Academy of Integrative Medicine of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine-related Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- Laboratory for Reproductive Immunology, Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- The Academy of Integrative Medicine of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine-related Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- Laboratory for Reproductive Immunology, Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- The Academy of Integrative Medicine of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine-related Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- Laboratory for Reproductive Immunology, Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- The Academy of Integrative Medicine of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine-related Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- Laboratory for Reproductive Immunology, Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- The Academy of Integrative Medicine of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine-related Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- Laboratory for Reproductive Immunology, Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- The Academy of Integrative Medicine of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine-related Diseases, Shanghai, China
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Ejebu OZ, Turnbull J, Atherton I, Rafferty AM, Palmer B, Philippou J, Prichard J, Jamieson M, Rolewicz L, Williams M, Ball J. What might make nurses stay? A protocol for discrete choice experiments to understand NHS nurses' preferences at early-career and late-career stages. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e075066. [PMID: 38307538 PMCID: PMC10836387 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-075066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Like many countries, England has a national shortage of registered nurses. Employers strive to retain existing staff, to ease supply pressures. Disproportionate numbers of nurses leave the National Health Services (NHS) both early in their careers, and later, as they near retirement age. Research is needed to understand the job preferences of early-career and late-career nurses working in the NHS, so tailored policies can be developed to better retain these two groups. METHODS AND ANALYSIS We will collect job preference data for early-career and late-career NHS nurses, respectively using two separate discrete choice experiments (DCEs). Findings from the literature, focus groups, academic experts and stakeholder discussions will be used to identify and select the DCE attributes (ie, job features) and levels. We will generate an orthogonal, fractional factorial design using the experimental software Ngene. The DCEs will be administered through online surveys distributed by the regulator Nursing and Midwifery Council. For each group, we expect to achieve a final sample of 2500 registered NHS nurses working in England. For early-career nurses, eligible participants will be registered nurses who graduated in the preceding 5 years (ie, 2019-2023). Eligible participants for the late-career survey will be registered nurses aged 55 years and above. We will use conditional and mixed logit models to analyse the data. Specifically, study 1 will estimate the job preferences of early-career nurses and the possible trade-offs. Study 2 will estimate the retirement preferences of late-career NHS nurses and the potential trade-offs. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The research protocol was reviewed and approved by the host research organisation Ethics Committees Research Governance (University of Southampton, number 80610) (https://www.southampton.ac.uk/about/governance/regulations-policies/policies/ethics). The results will be disseminated via conference presentations, publications in peer-reviewed journals and annual reports to key stakeholders, the Department of Health and Social Care, and NHS England/Improvement retention leaders. REGISTRATION DETAILS Registration on OSF http://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/RDN9G.
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- Ourega-Zoé Ejebu
- School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
- National Institute for Health and Social Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration (ARC), Wessex, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, UK
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- Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care, King's College London, London, UK
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- Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care, King's College London, London, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
- National Institute for Health and Social Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration (ARC), Wessex, UK
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Oweidat I, Omari A, ALBashtawy M, Al Omar Saleh, Alrahbeni T, Al-Mugheed K, Alsheikh ADI. Factors affecting the quality of working life among nurses caring for Syrian refugee camps in Jordan. HUMAN RESOURCES FOR HEALTH 2024; 22:1. [PMID: 38167317 PMCID: PMC10763280 DOI: 10.1186/s12960-023-00884-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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OBJECTIVES The global refugee crisis, exacerbated by the Syrian war, has placed tremendous strain on Jordan's healthcare system and infrastructure, notably impacting nurses working in refugee camps. The aim to identify factors influencing nurses' Quality of life at work (QWL) and understand their significance in crisis healthcare environments. METHODOLOGY A cross-sectional study was conducted in multiple healthcare facilities within Syrian refugee camps. A convenient sample of 166 nurses participated, and data were collected using the Brook's Quality of Nursing Work Life Survey. Data analysis included descriptive and inferential (one-way ANOVA) statistics. Significance level was set at 0.05. RESULTS Nurses in this study generally reported a moderate QWL, with an average score of 152.85, indicating that their overall work experience falls into the moderate range. The study found that nurses perceived their work-life/home-life balance (mean score 25.79), work design (mean score 35.71), work context (mean score 71.37), and work world (mean score 19.96) at levels indicative of moderate satisfaction. There were no statistically significant differences in QWL among participating nurses, suggesting that factors other than demographic characteristics may play a more influential role in determining nurses' QWL in the unique context of refugee caregiving. CONCLUSION This study underscores that working within refugee healthcare missions and recommends targeted interventions to enhance their well-being.
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- Islam Oweidat
- Community and Mental Health Nursing Department, Zarqa University, Zarqa, Jordan.
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- Community and Mental Health Nursing Department, Zarqa University, Zarqa, Jordan
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- Clinical Nursing Department, Zarqa University, Zarqa, Jordan
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- Molecular Toxicology and Genetics/College of Nursing, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Załuski M, Makara-Studzińska M. Having Children and Being Married Are Predictors of Burnout and Obesity Among Working Men: Effects of Latent Profile Analysis. INQUIRY : A JOURNAL OF MEDICAL CARE ORGANIZATION, PROVISION AND FINANCING 2024; 61:469580241229642. [PMID: 38400723 PMCID: PMC10894537 DOI: 10.1177/00469580241229642] [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: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024]
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Emergency call-takers and dispatchers' (ECDs) work makes them vulnerable to occupational burnout and health problems. The aim of this research was to apply a Person-Oriented approach in order to examine the relationships between burnout risk factors (having children), personal resources (being married), and health consequences (overweight and obesity) among men working in these positions. The burnout syndrome was assessed among 228 Polish ECDs using The Link Burnout Questionnaire and the method of latent profile analysis (LPA). All ECDs were characterized by high levels of occupational burnout exhibited in 3 out of its 4 dimensions. The LPA allowed us to differentiate 4 patterns of burnout, taking into account socio-demographic variables, the length of employment as ECD and body weight. The need to balance the demands of professional work with having children and marital roles played an important role in predicting the level of professional burnout. There was a relationship between the dimensions of occupational burnout and age, being married, and having children. Being married was associated with a greater intensity of emotional exhaustion, and the level of exhaustion was higher if the employee had children in their care. Health consequences in the form of overweight and obesity can be associated with levels of emotional exhaustion and professional effectiveness. The application of the Person-Oriented approach presents hidden correlations between burnout predictors and health consequences.
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Sihvola S, Nurmeksela A, Mikkonen S, Peltokoski J, Kvist T. Resilience, job satisfaction, intentions to leave nursing and quality of care among nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic - a questionnaire study. BMC Health Serv Res 2023; 23:632. [PMID: 37316918 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-09648-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged nurses and healthcare systems globally and raised major concerns for nurses' wellbeing and working conditions. This cross-sectional and correlational study design aims to describe nurses' resilience, job satisfaction, intentions to leave and quality of care, and explain their relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS Data were collected from Registered Nurses (N = 437) in Finland through an electronic survey between February 2021 and June 2021. The questionnaire covered background characteristics (seven questions), resilience (four questions), job satisfaction (one question), intention to leave nursing (two questions), quality of care (one question), and requiring factors of the work (eight questions). The background variables and dependent variables were analyzed and presented using descriptive statistics. Structural equation modeling was used to explain dependent variables relationships. The study followed procedures recommended in the STROBE Statement for cross-sectional studies in efforts to maximize the quality of reporting results. RESULTS The surveyed nurses evaluated their resilience by mean score 3.92, more nurses had considered leaving nursing during the pandemic (16%) than before (2%). Nurses´ mean score of requiring factors of the work was 2.56 and overall job satisfaction 5.8. Structural equation modeling revealed that resilience affected their job satisfaction, which also influenced the quality of care, that was rated moderate (7.46 out of 10). Structural equation modeling indices of goodness of fit were NFI = 0.988, RFI = 0.954, IFI = 0.992, TLI = 0.97, CFI = 0.992, and RMSEA = 0.064. No direct relationship was found between resilience and intention to leave nursing. CONCLUSIONS Good resilience promoted delivery of high-quality care by nurses during the pandemic and enhanced their job satisfaction, which reduced their intention to leave nursing. The results indicate that it is important to develop interventions that support nurses' resilience. IMPACT The study highlights the importance of nurses' resilience during the pandemic, while job satisfaction may decrease and requiring factors of the work increase. Given the number of nurses who consider leaving nursing, there are clear needs to develop effective strategies to maintain quality healthcare with resilient, committed nursing staff.
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- Saija Sihvola
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing Science, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio Campus, Yliopistonranta 1 C, Canthia, P.O. Box 1627, Kuopio, FI-70211, Finland.
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing Science, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio Campus, Yliopistonranta 1 C, Canthia, P.O. Box 1627, Kuopio, FI-70211, Finland
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- Faculty of Science and Forestry, Department of Applied Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio Campus, Yliopistonranta 1 C, Canthia, P.O. Box 1627, Kuopio, FI-70211, Finland
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- Information Management, Wellbeing Services County of Central Finland, Viitaniementie 1, Jyväskylä, 40720, Finland
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing Science, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio Campus, Yliopistonranta 1 C, Canthia, P.O. Box 1627, Kuopio, FI-70211, Finland
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Bjuhr M, Engström M, Welmer AK, Elmståhl S, Sjölund BM. Health and work-related factors as predictors of still being active in working life at age 66 and 72 in a Swedish population: A longitudinal study. Work 2023; 76:1481-1492. [PMID: 37393472 PMCID: PMC10741316 DOI: 10.3233/wor-220480] [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: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Health and work environment are known factors in being active in working life beyond legal retirement. OBJECTIVE To investigate sociodemographic, health and work environment factors as possible predictors of being active in working life at ages 66 and 72. Secondly, investigate eventual changes over time, shortly after a major reform in the Swedish pension system, and predictors of still being active in working life at age 66. METHODS We used a longitudinal design with two separate cohorts of people at age 60. One baseline assessment was made in 2001-2003 with two 6 years follow-ups, and one in 2007-2009 with one 6 years follow-up. Data were accessed through a Swedish national population-based study and analysed using logistic regression. To examine possible differences between the two cohorts, interaction terms with each independent variable were analysed. RESULTS Being a man and working in a profession that requires at least three years of university education predicted that the person would still be active in working life at age 66 and 72. Additionally, having a light level of physical activity at work and being diagnosed with fewer than two diseases, also predicted still being active in working life at age 66. Only physical activity at work showed significant changes over time. CONCLUSION Shortly after a major reform of the public pension system, there was an increase in participation in working life after age 66 and 72. However, gender, profession, and health factors are still important considerations regarding older people's participation in working life.
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- Marie Bjuhr
- Department of Caring Sciences, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, University of Gävle, Gävle, Sweden
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- Department of Caring Sciences, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, University of Gävle, Gävle, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society (NVS), Aging Research Centre (ARC), Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
- Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences in Malmö, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Skåne University Hospital, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Caring Sciences, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, University of Gävle, Gävle, Sweden
- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society (NVS), Aging Research Centre (ARC), Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
- Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
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Wang XX, Wang LP, Wang QQ, Fang YY, Lv WJ, Huang HL, Yang TT, Qian RL, Zhang YH. Related factors influencing Chinese psychiatric nurses' turnover: A cross-sectional study. J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs 2022; 29:698-708. [PMID: 35716343 DOI: 10.1111/jpm.12852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2021] [Revised: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 06/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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WHAT IS KNOWN ON THE SUBJECT Because of increasingly stressful, dangerous and unpredictable psychiatric nursing work, psychiatric nurses have experienced higher job stress than general ward nurses. Little is known about the factors that affect the turnover intention of Chinese psychiatric nurses. Understanding the influencing factors of nurses' turnover intention will help to formulate targeted measures to stabilize psychiatric nursing teams. WHAT DOES THIS PAPER ADD TO EXISTING KNOWLEDGE The results showed that 70.2% of psychiatric nurses had higher turnover intention. The strong turnover intention of Chinese psychiatric nurses is a problem that needs to be considered by managers. The results showed that having more children, between 31 and 39 years old, and having a part-time job were strongly associated with turnover intention. In addition, "job stress" was also an important factor, psychiatric nurses' turnover intention decreased as their job stress level decreased. WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Nursing managers should pay attention to nurses who have more children, between 31 and 39 years old, and take on part-time jobs. Additionally, nursing managers should reduce job stress and implement targeted programmes to prevent psychiatric nurses' turnover. Experience-sharing meetings and mindfulness-based stress reduction training are also useful to improve the mental health status of psychiatric nurses with great job stress. Nursing managers should arrange human resources and shifts appropriately to give nurses with more children more time with their families. Provide more development opportunities for psychiatric nurses between 31 and 39 years old. Managers explore the reasons why nurses take on part-time jobs and take targeted interventions (such as increasing income) to reduce the behaviour that happens. ABSTRACT Introduction Nurses' turnover is the main cause of nursing shortages, greatly affected by nurses' intention to leave. Nurses' turnover rate is particularly high in psychiatric wards. Several factors influencing the turnover intention of psychiatric nurses have not been well identified in China, and the association between job stress and turnover intention is still limited. Aims To examine the relationship between job stress and turnover intention and identify the influencing factors of psychiatric nurses' turnover intention. Methods Data were collected from 2355 psychiatric Chinese nurses using a cross-sectional design with an online questionnaire investigation. Results Psychiatric nurses had higher turnover intention. Significant factors influencing their turnover intention were job stress, having more children, age between 31 and 39 years old, part-time jobs, education, income and patient-to-nurse ratio. Discussion Demographics and job-related factors should be considered when developing strategies to reduce the turnover intention of psychiatric nurses. Implications for practice Nursing managers should pay attention to nurses with higher job stress levels and different demographic characteristics. Effective measures should be taken to reduce psychiatric nurses' job stress and turnover intention, such as arranging reasonable shifts, implementing targeted family-friendly policies, increasing their occupational possibilities and promoting mental health.
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- Xiao-Xiao Wang
- Department of Nursing, Nanjing Brain Hospital, Brain Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Geriatrics Department, Nanjing Brain Hospital, Brain Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Nursing, Nanjing Brain Hospital, Brain Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Nanjing Brain Hospital, Brain Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Nursing, Nanjing Brain Hospital, Brain Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Nursing, Nanjing Brain Hospital, Brain Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Nursing, Nanjing Brain Hospital, Brain Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Nursing, Nanjing Brain Hospital, Brain Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Nursing, Nanjing Brain Hospital, Brain Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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Li Y, Zhang F, Feng D. Does Type A personality have a positive or negative impact on the delayed retirement intention of older workers? Australas J Ageing 2022; 41:e406-e413. [PMID: 35899874 DOI: 10.1111/ajag.13119] [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: 08/31/2020] [Revised: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To determine whether the effects of Type A personality were positive or negative on the intention to delay retirement when taking into account both its direct and indirect effects mediated by occupational stressors and psychological distress. METHODS A cross-sectional survey on the intention to delay retirement, psychological distress, occupational stressors, and Type A personality among 1752 older Chinese workers was conducted, and a structural equation approach was employed to examine these effects. RESULTS The delayed retirement intention of Chinese workers was low (i.e., individuals were unwilling to delay retirement), and the expected retirement age was significantly lower than the official retirement age (i.e., the age when individuals become eligible for government pensions). Type A personality was directly associated with significantly higher intentions to delay retirement, but its indirect effects mediated by occupational stressors and psychological distress were insignificant. CONCLUSIONS The total effects of Type A personality on the intention to delay retirement were positive. Personalized intervention strategies based on Type A personality may be beneficial in motivating the work potential of older workers.
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- Yuqin Li
- School of Philosophy and Social Development, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Shandong Institute of New Urbanization, Shandong Management University, Jinan, China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Jinan, China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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Yasin YM, Kerr MS, Wong CA, Bélanger CH. Assessing the Impact of Community Factors on Acute Care Nurses’ Job Satisfaction and Turnover Intention. Can J Nurs Res 2022; 55:185-194. [PMID: 35726165 DOI: 10.1177/08445621221108043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background Community factors may affect nurses’ job behavior and decision making. There is a gap in the literature regarding the impact of community satisfaction, family ties, and community preferences on acute care nurses’ turnover intention and job satisfaction. Furthermore, no studies have examined the differences in community satisfaction, community preferences, and family ties among nurses working in rural and urban settings. Purpose To identify the impact of family ties, community satisfaction, and community preferences on turnover intention and job satisfaction among acute care nurses working in Ontario's urban and rural areas. Methods Descriptive correlational survey design was used in this study. A targeted stratified sampling technique was used to recruit acute care nurses working in Ontario's urban and rural areas (N = 349) between May 2019 and July 2019. Dillman's approach was used to guide data collection. Parametric and non-parametric tests were used for data analysis. Results A significant association was found between working settings and community preferences. A statistically significant positive relationship between community satisfaction and nurses’ job satisfaction was identified. Furthermore, community satisfaction had a negative impact on turnover intention. Neither community preference nor family ties were significantly associated with turnover intention or job satisfaction. Conclusion The study suggests that community satisfaction can influence important nurse work-related outcomes. Future studies should replicate and validate these results in different contexts and cultures. Retaining nurses may be difficult if they are not satisfied with their communities.
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- Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Marketing and Management, Laurentian University, Sudbury, ON, Canada
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Sousa-Ribeiro M, Lindfors P, Knudsen K. Sustainable Working Life in Intensive Care: A Qualitative Study of Older Nurses. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19106130. [PMID: 35627667 PMCID: PMC9140772 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19106130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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To counteract the shortage of nurses in the workforce, healthcare organizations must encourage experienced nurses to extend their working lives. Intensive care (IC) has higher nurse-to-patient ratios than other settings, which includes a particular susceptibility to staff shortage. This qualitative study investigated how older IC nurses experienced their working life and their reflections on the late-career and retirement. Semi-structured interviews with 12 IC nurses in Sweden (aged 55-65 years) were analyzed using an interpretative phenomenological analysis approach. The results showed that nurses planned to continue working until the age of 65 and beyond. When reflecting on their late-career decisions, nurses considered nine areas covering individual, work, and organizational factors as being central to their ability and willingness to stay. Overall, the nurses had good health and were very satisfied and committed to their job and to the organization. They mentioned having both the job and personal resources required to cope with the physical and mental job demands, which were perceived as motivational challenges, rather than hinders. They also reflected on various human resource management practices that may promote aging-in-workplace. These findings may inform organizations aiming at providing adequate conditions for enabling healthy and sustainable working lives for IC nurses.
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Lu M, Zhang F, Tang X, Wang L, Zan J, Zhu Y, Feng D. Do type A personality and neuroticism moderate the relationships of occupational stressors, job satisfaction and burnout among Chinese older nurses? A cross-sectional survey. BMC Nurs 2022; 21:88. [PMID: 35428288 PMCID: PMC9013170 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-022-00865-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Background The high prevalence of burnout among nurses produces huge health service losses. Existing literature found that occupational stressors and low levels of job satisfaction were related to burnout, whilst personality traits such as type A personality and neuroticism influenced occupational stressors, job satisfaction, and burnout. The purpose of this study was to investigate the mediating effect of job satisfaction on the relationship between occupational stressors and burnout among Chinese older nurses, and explore the moderating effects of type A personality and neuroticism on the relationships among occupational stressors, job satisfaction and burnout. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in five provinces and municipalities (mainly in Shandong) in China. A total of 527 female older nurses (age≧40) were included in this study. Structural equation modelling (SEM) approach was employed to investigate the mediating effect of job satisfaction on the relationship between occupational stressors and burnout. Multi-group analysis was conducted to explore the moderating effects of type A personality and neuroticism on the relationships among occupational stressors, job satisfaction and burnout. Results Both nurses with high type A personality and high neuroticism had higher occupational stressors, higher burnout and lower job satisfaction. Occupational stressors had direct effect (β = 0.29, P = 0.001) and indirect effect mediated by low levels of job satisfaction (β = 0.25, P = 0.001) on burnout. Type A personality had significant moderated effect (P = 0.007) on the relationships among occupational stressors, job satisfaction and burnout, whereas the moderated effect of neuroticism was not significant. Conclusions Low levels of job satisfaction mediated the relationship between occupational stressors and burnout among Chinese older nurses, and both the direct and indirect effect of occupational stressors on burnout were moderated by type A personality. Hospital administrators should take specific measures such as transferring older nurses to easier positions to reduce their occupational stress, thereby increasing their job satisfaction and reducing their burnout, which is especially important for the older nurses with high type A personality. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12912-022-00865-7.
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AlKhars MA, AlFaraj TN, AlNasser AH. Exploring Determinants of Early Retirement Among Saudi Medical Staff. Front Psychol 2021; 12:743393. [PMID: 35002842 PMCID: PMC8732760 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.743393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The aim of this research was to explore the relationship between the push, pull, anti-push, and anti-pull factors vs. early retirement intention among Saudi medical staff, and to investigate whether there are gender differences in the early retirement intention. To this end, we designed a correlational and cross-sectional study, for which data were collected through an online survey. A total of 680 responses were gathered, of which 221 valid responses constituted the final sample for the analysis. Logistics regression was used to test the hypotheses of the study. The results showed that approximately 58% of the respondents indicated early retirement intention. The significant factors in predicting this intention were the pull, anti-push, and anti-pull factors, whereas the push factors were found to be insignificant. Moreover, female medical staff tend to retire earlier than males. Strategies recommended to delay retirement are providing flexible work hours, working shorter shifts or on a part-time basis, offering programs for professional development, and according more recognition.
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Möller G, de Oliveira JLC, Dal Pai D, Azzolin K, de Magalhães AMM. Nursing practice environment in intensive care unit and professional burnout. Rev Esc Enferm USP 2021; 55:e20200409. [PMID: 34407159 DOI: 10.1590/1980-220x-reeusp-2020-00409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2020] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 08/23/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate and compare the nursing practice environments in Intensive Care Units of a public and private hospital and the prevalence of burnout among nursing professionals. METHOD Cross-sectional, descriptive study with a quantitative approach to the data. The data collection took place between October 2018 and March 2019, and it was carried out through a questionnaire with socio-occupational variables and with metrics of intensity. The practice environment was assessed through the Nursing Work Index Revised (NWI-R); and the burnout was assessed by the Maslach Burnout Inventory (IBM). We included professionals with, at least, six months of employment, and those who were on leave or on a fixed-term employment contract were excluded. RESULTS The sample consisted of 296 professionals. We found Favorable environments in both institutions, however, low results in the subscales autonomy, control and organizational support in the private hospital. The prevalence of burnout among nurses was 2.5% in the public hospital and 9.1% in the private hospital, and among nursing technicians, it was 9.5% and 8.5%, respectively. CONCLUSION The control of the environment, autonomy and support were considered critical points, referring to the importance of assessing institutions factors, that can improve the working conditions for the nursing team.
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- Gisele Möller
- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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Cleaver K, Markowski M, Wels J. Factors influencing older nurses' decision-making around the timing of retirement: an explorative mixed method study. J Nurs Manag 2021; 30:169-178. [PMID: 34374146 DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Revised: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM(S) Understand factors influencing decision making of older nurses around timing of retirement BACKGROUND: Global nursing shortages require flexible nurse retention strategies METHOD(S): An explanatory sequential mixed method approach: Nurses across seven health care organisations within one integrated care system responded to an online survey (n=524). Semi-structured interviews and a focus group were conducted (n=19). RESULTS Survey data confirmed age as a key factor influencing nurses' decision making. Factors associated with retention were flexible working conditions, financial considerations and feeling valued. Factors associated with attrition were poor or deteriorating health, stress, and wish for more time with family and friends. Logit regression confirmed flexible work patterns are the strongest predictors for working beyond retirement. Qualitative data revealed retirement plans are accompanied by personal milestones; the work environment heavily influence these plans. CONCLUSION(S) Reasons for retirement are multifaceted but many factors are within the control of employers. Organisational policies, practices and workplace culture have a bearing on decisions surrounding the timing of retirement. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT Retention strategies that allow older nurses to work part-time are key and nurse managers need to proactively engage with older nurses to discuss their retirement plans.
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- Karen Cleaver
- Faculty of Education, Health and Human Sciences, University of Greenwich
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- Centre for Workforce Development. Institute for Lifecourse Development. Faculty of Education, Health and Human Sciences. University of Greenwich, London, UK
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- Faculty of Education, Health and Human Sciences, University of Greenwich
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Molina-Hernández J, Fernández-Estevan L, Montero J, González-García L. Work environment, job satisfaction and burnout among Spanish dentists: a cross-sectional study. BMC Oral Health 2021; 21:156. [PMID: 33761913 PMCID: PMC7992322 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-021-01480-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background The main aim of the present study was to examine the relationships among work environment, job satisfaction and burnout in dentists and to analyse the way in which certain sociodemographic variables, such as gender, professional experience and weekly working hours, predict the perception of the work environment. Methods A battery of online questionnaires was sent to 3876 dentists officially registered in the triple-province region of Valencia; the battery included the Survey of Organizational Attributes for Dental Care, the Warr–Cook–Wall Overall Job Satisfaction Scale, the Maslach Burnout Inventory and a series of sociodemographic questions formulated for the specific purpose of this study. To assess the relations with the independent variables, we calculated the Pearson correlation coefficient, the Z-scores were calculated to make effect sizes comparable, and the associations between the scales and the sociodemographic variables were investigated by adjusted multiple regression analysis. Results A total of 336 participants (9.4%) correctly completed the survey in this study. The mean (M) age was 37.6 years old (standard deviation (SD) = 9.6, median (Me) = 34). Participants reported high scores on the work environment and job satisfaction scales, with only limited experiences of burnout (3.8%). Work environment and burnout were significantly and positively predicted by years of professional experience (β = .078; p = .000 and β = .107; p = .004, respectively), and job satisfaction was significantly and positively predicted by weekly hours of work (β = .022; p = .001), without significant differences according to gender. Conclusions Dentists who work over 20 hours a week and have more years of professional experience report having better perceptions of well-being at work, with no significant difference according to gender. It is important to highlight the aspects that improve well-being in dentistry to reduce burnout, which would lead to greater work engagement and better attention to patients.
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- Javier Molina-Hernández
- Department of Odontology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Valencia, 46010, Valencia, Spain.
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- Department of Stomatology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Valencia, 46010, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Salamanca, Campus Miguel de Unamuno, 36007, Salamanca, Spain
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Valencia, 46010, Valencia, Spain
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Understanding the experiences of home healthcare nurses and exploring the factors that influence job satisfaction is important in reducing costly staff turnover. The purpose of the qualitative case study was to describe experiences related to job satisfaction among home healthcare nurses. Herzberg's Two Factor theory was used to frame the study. Twelve home healthcare nurses from an agency in South Texas volunteered to participate in in-depth interviews. Four themes emerged from the data: 1) patients contribute to job satisfaction, 2) autonomy promotes job satisfaction, 3) occupational stressors negatively influenced job satisfaction, and 4) leadership impacts job satisfaction. Home healthcare leadership should take safety concerns seriously and explore innovative ways to promote communication between field nurses and physicians. Further research is needed with a larger and more diverse sample of home healthcare nurses in order to be able to generalize findings.
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The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) workforce is aging. It is estimated that nearly half (49.7%) of the CRNA workforce is age 50 or greater, with those practicing in management positions and as educators having the oldest mean ages. Older CRNAs face workplace challenges that can lead to decreased productivity and overall job satisfaction. Common injuries to older practitioners result from repetitive motion, slips and falls, needle sticks, fatigue, and emotional or mental health related illness. Because of the high acuity environment in which CRNAs practice they are at an elevated risk for these injuries. Creating a healthy and supportive work environment has been shown to improve the retention of aging healthcare workers, and succession planning is essential in preparing for their retirement.
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- Brett Morgan
- Education and Practice, American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, 222 South Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068, United States.
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- Chief Advocacy Officer, American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, 222 South Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068, United States
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- State Management Affairs, American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, 222 South Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068, United States
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Why nurses stay: Analysis of the registered nurse workforce and the relationship to work environments. Appl Nurs Res 2020; 55:151316. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apnr.2020.151316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2020] [Revised: 05/21/2020] [Accepted: 06/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Markowski M, Cleaver K, Weldon SM. An integrative review of the factors influencing older nurses’ timing of retirement. J Adv Nurs 2020; 76:2266-2285. [DOI: 10.1111/jan.14442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2019] [Revised: 04/17/2020] [Accepted: 05/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Marianne Markowski
- Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences University of Greenwich London UK
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- Professor of Integrated Care Head of School Health Sciences Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences University of Greenwich London UK
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- Centre Lead for Professional Workforce Development Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences University of Greenwich London UK
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Johnston R, Sunners J, Murphy E. Child and family health nursing: A workforce profile. J Nurs Manag 2020; 28:532-539. [DOI: 10.1111/jonm.12953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2019] [Revised: 12/17/2019] [Accepted: 01/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Robyn Johnston
- Child Youth and Family Health Northern Sydney Local Health District St Leonards NSW Australia
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- Child Youth and Family Health Northern Sydney Local Health District St Leonards NSW Australia
- Child and Family Health University of Technology Sydney NSW Australia
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- Child Youth and Family Health Northern Sydney Local Health District St Leonards NSW Australia
- Child Health School of Medicine Sydney University of Notre Dame Broadway NSW Australia
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Kagwe J, Jones S, Johnson SL. Factors Related to Intention to Leave and Job Satisfaction among Registered Nurses at a Large Psychiatric Hospital. Issues Ment Health Nurs 2019; 40:754-759. [PMID: 31241389 DOI: 10.1080/01612840.2019.1611977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Introduction: Current shortages of registered nurses working in psychiatric hospitals in the United States are exacerbated by turnover. Aim: This research describes factors that are associated with intent to leave among nurses working in a large inpatient psychiatric hospital. Method: This was a descriptive, correlational study. Results: 75% of respondents (n = 94) reported that they were satisfied with their current positions. 36% (n = 34) reported actively seeking employment elsewhere. Intent to leave correlated with perceptions about workplace relationships and work environment factors. Discussion: Work relationships, opportunity for education, and recognition for education were factors that were primarily related to intent to leave.
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- John Kagwe
- Washington State Department of Social and Health Services , Tacoma , USA
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- Washington State Department of Social and Health Services , Tacoma , USA
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Ylitörmänen T, Turunen H, Mikkonen S, Kvist T. Good nurse-nurse collaboration implies high job satisfaction: A structural equation modelling approach. Nurs Open 2019; 6:998-1005. [PMID: 31367424 PMCID: PMC6650654 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2018] [Revised: 02/16/2019] [Accepted: 03/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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AIMS To explore the relationship between nurse-nurse collaboration and job satisfaction among hospital nurses and to test and refine a model explaining this relationship. DESIGN A secondary analysis of a cross-sectional survey. METHODS Registered nurses (N = 406, female 88%) in one university hospital in Finland and one in Norway completed a self-administered questionnaire in 2015. Structural equation modelling analysis was used to analyse the relationships between collaboration and job satisfaction subscales. RESULTS The constructed SEM model fit the data well (RMSEA = 0.05, CFI = 0.985, χ2 p-value > 0.1). The model strongly supported the hypothesized covariance between nurse-nurse collaboration and job satisfaction, while significant and positive relationships were observed between most of the subscales. The results suggest that there is a strong association between nurse-nurse collaboration and job satisfaction such that nurses are more satisfied when there is good collaboration and vice versa.
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- Tuija Ylitörmänen
- Department of Nursing ScienceUniversity of Eastern FinlandKuopioFinland
- South Karelia Social and Health Care DistrictLappeenrantaFinland
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- Department of Nursing ScienceUniversity of Eastern FinlandKuopioFinland
- Kuopio University HospitalKuopioFinland
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- Department of Applied PhysicsUniversity of Eastern FinlandKuopioFinland
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- Department of Nursing ScienceUniversity of Eastern FinlandKuopioFinland
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Sirisub P, Suwannapong N, Tipayamongkholgul M, Howteerakul N, Noree T. Intention to Extend Working Life among Thai Registered Nurses in Ministry of Public Health: A National Survey. Nurs Res Pract 2019; 2019:7919404. [PMID: 31316829 PMCID: PMC6601473 DOI: 10.1155/2019/7919404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2019] [Accepted: 05/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The serious shortage of registered nurses (RNs) in Thailand has made the Thai government tentatively propose a policy to extend the working life of Ministry of Public Health nurses. This study aimed to estimate the proportion of those RNs who intend to extend their working life and analyzed the associations between general characteristics, quality of work life, and job characteristics of the RNs and their intention to work past retirement age. This cross-sectional study was conducted from October 2016 to April 2017. Self-administered questionnaires were distributed nationally to 3,629 RNs in the age group 55-59 years and working for the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), Thailand. The response rate was 85.0% (3,092 RNs). Due to the small number of male participants (n=74), males were excluded from the study. The analysis was limited to the 3,018 participants who returned the questionnaire and met the inclusion criteria. Descriptive statistics and multiple logistic regression were used for data analysis. Of the 3,018 participants, the proportion of RNs intending to extend their working life from 60 to 65 years was 30.5%. In the Service Department, the factors significantly associated with intention to extend working life were perceived good or very good health status, no shift work, monthly income more than 50,000 THB (1,595 USD), and having moderate or good working resources (p<0.01). In the four Academic Departments, perceived good or very good health status, monthly income more than 50,000 THB, family members not against the working life extension, and moderate or good working resources were the factors affecting intention to extend working life (p<0.01). This study indicated that understanding the various factors related to the intention to extend working life among RNs could lead to the design of appropriate programs to encourage them to continue working after the current retirement age.
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- Pooncharat Sirisub
- Department of Public Health Administration, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Public Health Administration, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- International Health Policy Program, Bureau of Policy and Strategy, Ministry of Public Health, Bangkok, Thailand
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The Relationship between Mental Health and the Quality of Life of Polish Nurses with Many Years of Experience in the Profession: A Cross-Sectional Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2019; 16:ijerph16101798. [PMID: 31117197 PMCID: PMC6572116 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16101798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2019] [Revised: 05/16/2019] [Accepted: 05/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND In their professional work, nurses struggle repeatedly with difficult situations that are causes of stress. Another issue is the low prestige of the nursing profession compared with other professions, which results in dissatisfaction, increased frustration, and lack of precision when performing professional tasks. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between mental health and quality of life and satisfaction with life in nurses with many years of experience in the profession. METHODS The study was conducted in a group of 523 randomly selected professionally active nurses aged over 40 years old from the Podlaskie Voivodeship. Standardized questionnaires were used, including WHOQOL-BREF, a short version of a questionnaire assessing quality of life, the general health questionnaire (GHQ-28), and the satisfaction with life scale (SWLS). RESULTS The mental health component was found to be significantly affected by financial situation (p = 0.005). Among respondents describing their financial status as bad, the assessment of negative mental health symptoms was higher. The remaining studied variables-work experience, nature of work, place of residence, age, material status, having a partner, and having children-did not affect the respondents' mental health status. The co-occurrence of chronic diseases affected (p = 0.008) the intensification of negative mental health symptoms such as somatic symptoms, anxiety, insomnia, and social dysfunction. The intensification of negative mental health symptoms was not connected with absence from work. CONCLUSIONS The financial situation of the respondents significantly determined their quality of life as well as influencing mental health components. Nurses' satisfaction with life was correlated with all studied domains of quality of life.
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