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Li YR, Liu JY, Fang Y, Shen X, Li SW. Novice nurses' transition shock and professional identity: The chain mediating roles of self-efficacy and resilience. J Clin Nurs 2024; 33:3161-3171. [PMID: 38379345 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.17002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to explore the association between transition shocks and professional identity and the mediating roles of self-efficacy and resilience among Chinese novice nurses. BACKGROUND Novice nurses experience transition shock when they start their careers, which might lead to decreased professional identity and ultimately turnover. By contrast, self-efficacy and resilience are excellent psychological resources that may be associated with higher professional identity. It is unclear how transition shock affects professional identity by influencing these two internal resources. DESIGN A cross-sectional survey. METHODS The STROBE guidelines were followed to report this study. Convenience sampling was used to recruit participants, and 252 novice nurses completed the Transition Shock of Novice Nurses Scale, the Professional Identity Assessment Scale, the General Self-Efficacy Scale and the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale between April 2022 and May 2022. Influencing factors were primarily identified using independent-sample t-tests and a one-way ANOVA. Structural equation modelling was used to detect the mediating effects of self-efficacy and resilience. RESULTS Differences in novice nurses' levels of professional identity were found across age groups, hospitals and departments. Transition shock was negatively related to professional identity. Self-efficacy and resilience mediated the complete chain relationship between transition shock and professional identity. CONCLUSION To our knowledge, this study is the first to explore the mediating effect of self-efficacy and resilience on transition shock and professional identity. Higher transition shock may lead to lower professional identity by reducing self-efficacy and resilience. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Nursing managers ought to emphasise the significant role of psychological resources in the work adaptation process of novice nurses. It may be more effective to improve professional identity and maintain the stability of the health care system. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION Nursing administrators working at seven preselected hospitals actively assisted us in the process of collecting self-report questionnaires from novice nurses, such as by booking appointments and providing access for questionnaire administration. In addition, the participants were actively involved in the data collection process.
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- Yan Ran Li
- School of Nursing, An Hui medical University, Hefei, China
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- School of Nursing, An Hui medical University, Hefei, China
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- School of Nursing, An Hui medical University, Hefei, China
- Department of Geriatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- School of Nursing, An Hui medical University, Hefei, China
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- School of Nursing, An Hui medical University, Hefei, China
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Zhang X, Chen Y, Li B, Jiang L, Lang X, Zeng T. The association between school educational atmosphere, learning engagement, and professional commitment of nursing students, and learning engagement as the mediator. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2024; 139:106223. [PMID: 38657481 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2024.106223] [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: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND The current shortage and loss of nurses has become a significant problem in healthcare systems around the world. Professional commitment is essential to prevent the loss of nursing staff and stabilize the nursing workforce. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to explore the unique relationship between school educational atmosphere, learning engagement, and professional commitment, and whether learning engagement would mediate the relationship between educational atmosphere and professional commitment. DESIGN A cross-sectional study design was used. SETTINGS The participants came from six schools in four cities in Hubei Province, China. PARTICIPANTS A total of 1009 nursing students above the first year of undergraduate studies were included by convenient sampling method. METHODS Data were collected using the Educational Climate Inventory, the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale-student, and the Professional Commitment Scale. Pearson correlation was used to examine the relationship between educational atmosphere, learning engagement, and professional commitment. Mediation analysis was used to test whether learning engagement mediated the relationship between educational atmosphere and professional commitment. RESULTS A positive educational atmosphere was associated with a high level of learning engagement, which was associated with a higher level of professional commitment. Learning engagement mediated the relationship between educational atmosphere and professional commitment. CONCLUSIONS The findings provide empirical evidence for promoting professional commitment in nursing students. Learning engagement is an important mediating variable connecting educational atmosphere and professional commitment. In order to stabilize the career choices of nursing students, it is necessary to take measures to improve their learning engagement during school.
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- Xi Zhang
- Department of Nursing, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, China; School of Nursing, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 13 Hangkong Road, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Nursing, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Nursing, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, China; School of Nursing, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 13 Hangkong Road, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Nursing, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, China; School of Nursing, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 13 Hangkong Road, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Nursing, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, China; School of Nursing, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 13 Hangkong Road, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Nursing, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, China.
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Dong X, Chen M, Li J. Linking COVID-19 stress and Chinese nurses' life well-being: The influence of work-family conflict and work centrality. Heliyon 2024; 10:e30070. [PMID: 38726198 PMCID: PMC11078872 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e30070] [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: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 04/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic has placed enormous stress on health workers, exposing them to high levels of work-family conflict (WFC), which in turn affects their life well-being(LWB). To date, whether WFC is involved in the association between COVID-19 stress and the well-being of life has not been investigated. The purpose of this paper was to explore the connection between COVID-19 stress and LWB in Chinese nurses and to analyse the mediating role of WFC and the moderating effect of work centrality. The link between COVID-19 stress and LWB was examined by performing multiple regression analysis, common method bias analysis, and confirmatory factor analysis on data for 227 nurses.COVID-19 stress exerted a remarkable direct impact on nurses' LWB, and WFC mediated the link between COVID-19 stress and nurses' LWB. Work centrality moderated the link between COVID-19 stress and nurses' WFC. COVID-19 stress decreases nurses' LWB and increases their WFC, which also decreases their LWB. For nurses with higher work centrality, the connection of COVID-19 stress to work-family conflict was stronger. Hospital managers should focus on nurses' work-family balance and pay particular attention to the work-family balance of work-centered nurses to avoid compromising their LWB.
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- Xiaobo Dong
- China Cooperative Research Institute, Anhui University of Finance and Economics, Bengbu, China
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- School of Business Administration, Anhui University of Finance and Economics, Bengbu, China
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- School of Customs and Public Economics, Shanghai Customs University, Shanghai, China
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Lee J, Kim J, Lim HA, Song Y. The mediating and moderating role of recovery experience between occupational stress and turnover intention in nurses caring for patients with COVID-19. J Clin Nurs 2024; 33:1470-1481. [PMID: 38050923 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16937] [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: 05/22/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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AIM This study aimed to investigate the relationships among occupational stress, recovery experience and turnover intention among nurses caring for patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). BACKGROUND The high turnover intention among nurses affect patient safety quality of patient care. DESIGN The cross-sectional study design was used. This study was guided by STROBE. METHODS Convenience sampling identified 202 registered nurses working in the COVID-19 wards of three tertiary general hospitals in two cities in South Korea. The collected data were analysed using SPSS version 26.0, and the PROCESS macro in SPSS was employed to estimate path coefficients and assess the adequacy of the model. The moderating effects of recovery experience on the pathway in which occupational stress of the participants affects turnover intention were verified using model 1 of the SPSS PROCESS macro proposed by Hayes. RESULTS The recovery experience did not significantly mediate the relationship between occupational stress and turnover intention. However, it had significant moderating effect on the relationship between occupational stress and turnover intention (β = .005, 95% CI [.001, .010]). The effect of occupational stress on turnover intention was dependent on recovery experience. CONCLUSION The results revealed that occupational stress among nurses caring for patients with COVID-19 affect the turnover intention and the level of recovery experience moderates this relationship. Thus, not only during the COVID-19 pandemic but also during challenging times of various infectious disease outbreaks, hospitals can enhance the health and well-being of nurses and promote the retention of nursing staff. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROFESSION During the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses have been exposed to understaffing and overwhelming workloads. However, policies for nurses' welfare and benefits are still insufficient, even as the pandemic comes to an end. The results of this study indicate that sufficient rest and appropriate nursing personnel are of utmost importance to nurses. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION No patient or public contribution.
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- Junghoon Lee
- Department of Nursing, Keimyung College University, Daegu, South Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Kyungil University, Gyeongsan, South Korea
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- Kyungpook National University College of Nursing, Research Institute of Nursing Science, Daegu, South Korea
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- Kyungpook National University College of Nursing, Research Institute of Nursing Science, Daegu, South Korea
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de Vries N, Maniscalco L, Matranga D, Bouman J, de Winter JP. Determinants of intention to leave among nurses and physicians in a hospital setting during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0300377. [PMID: 38484008 PMCID: PMC10939201 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0300377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The global outbreak of COVID-19 has brought to light the profound impact that large-scale disease outbreaks can have on healthcare systems and the dedicated professionals who serve within them. It becomes increasingly important to explore strategies for retaining nurses and physicians within hospital settings during such challenging times. This paper aims to investigate the determinants of retention among nurses and physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHOD A systematic review of other potential determinants impacting retention rates during the pandemic was carried out. Secondly, a meta-analysis on the prevalence of intention to leave for nurses and physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic. FINDINGS A comprehensive search was performed within four electronic databases on March 17 2023. Fifty-five papers were included in the systematic review, whereas thirty-three papers fulfilled the eligibility criteria for the meta-analysis. The systematic review resulted in six themes of determinants impacting intention to leave: personal characteristics, job demands, employment services, working conditions, work relationships, and organisational culture. The main determinants impacting the intention to leave are the fear of COVID-19, age, experience, burnout symptoms and support. Meta-analysis showed a prevalence of intent to leave the current job of 38% for nurses (95% CI: 26%-51%) and 29% for physicians (95% CI: 21%-39%), whereas intention to leave the profession for nurses 28% (95% CI: 21%-34%) and 24% for physicians (95% CI: 23%-25%). CONCLUSION The findings of this paper showed the critical need for hospital managers to address the concerning increase in nurses' and physicians' intentions to leave during the COVID-19 pandemic. This intention to leave is affected by a complex conjunction of multiple determinants, including the fear of COVID-19 and the confidence in and availability of personal protective equipment. Moreover, individual factors like age, experience, burnout symptoms, and support are maintained in this review. Understanding the influence of determinants on retention during the COVID-19 pandemic offers an opportunity to formulate prospective strategies for retaining nurses and physicians within hospital settings.
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- Neeltje de Vries
- Department of Internal Medicine, Spaarne Gasthuis, Haarlem and Hoofddorp, the Netherlands
- Spaarne Gasthuis Academy, Spaarne Gasthuis, Haarlem and Hoofddorp, the Netherlands
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- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, “G. D’Alessandro” (PROMISE), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, “G. D’Alessandro” (PROMISE), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Spaarne Gasthuis Academy, Spaarne Gasthuis, Haarlem and Hoofddorp, the Netherlands
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- Spaarne Gasthuis Academy, Spaarne Gasthuis, Haarlem and Hoofddorp, the Netherlands
- Department of Paediatrics, Spaarne Gasthuis, Haarlem and Hoofddorp, the Netherlands
- Leuven Child and Health Institute, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Development and Regeneration, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Wu Y, Dai Z, Jing S, Liu X, Zhang L, Liu X, Ren T, Fu J, Chen X, Xiao W, Wang H, Huang Y, Wang W, Gu X, Ma L, Zhang S, Yu Y, Li L, Han Z, Su X, Qiao Y. Prevalence and influencing factors of PTSD symptoms among healthcare workers: A multicenter cross-sectional study during the surge period of the COVID-19 pandemic since December 2022 in the Chinese mainland. J Affect Disord 2024; 348:70-77. [PMID: 38065482 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2023.12.008] [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: 05/27/2023] [Revised: 10/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/02/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND China has experienced a surge period of COVID-19 pandemic since December 2022. Healthcare workers (HCWs) were exposed to huge workload under high risk of being infected, and significant levels of trauma, which might cause Post-traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD) symptoms in HCWs. OBJECTIVES To identify the prevalence of PTSD symptoms among HCWs in the Chinese mainland during the surge period of the COVID-19 pandemic; to explore their psycho-social factors of PTSD symptoms. METHODS A multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted among HCWs in Chinese mainland from January 5 to February 9, 2023, covering seven geographical regions. 6552 participants were recruited by convenience sampling. Data were collected on demographic characteristics, work-related factors, and psychological factors by online questionnaires. Univariate analysis and binary logistic regression were used to determine the influencing factors of PTSD symptoms. RESULTS The prevalence of PTSD symptoms among HCWs was 37.49 %. A higher level of mindfulness, resilience, and perceived social support were protective factors. Female gender, nurses, higher educational attainment, married status, more working years, higher perceived risk of contracting COVID-19 due to work, and higher perceived work intensity were risk factors. CONCLUSION High prevalence of PTSD symptoms among HCWs necessitates psychological interventions. Tailored interventions, designed by professional psychiatrists, should be tailored to address the stressors. A comprehensive approach, incorporating mindfulness, resilience-building, and perceived social support enhancement, is vital to bolster the mental well-being of HCWs exposed to traumatic events, thus mitigating the impact of PTSD effectively. Additionally, it is essential to provide support to HCWs with other potential risk factors.
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- Yijin Wu
- School of Population Medicine and Public Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- School of Population Medicine and Public Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- School of Population Medicine and Public Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- School of Population Medicine and Public Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- School of Population Medicine and Public Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- School of Population Medicine and Public Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- School of Population Medicine and Public Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- School of Population Medicine and Public Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- School of Population Medicine and Public Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- School of Population Medicine and Public Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- School of Population Medicine and Public Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- School of Population Medicine and Public Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- School of Nursing, Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, China
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- Affiliated Tumor Hospital, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- Public Health School, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Henan Cancer Hospital, Affiliate Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Baotou Medical College, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Department of Clinical Research, the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangdong, China
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- China Foreign Affairs University, Beijing, China.
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- School of Population Medicine and Public Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
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- School of Population Medicine and Public Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China; Department of Epidemiology, National Cancer Center/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
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Zhang J, Yang X, Zhang X, Liu Y, Liu M, Fang Y, Liu M, Wu M. Mediating effects of social support and presenteeism on turnover intention and post-traumatic stress disorder among Chinese nurses in the post-pandemic era: a cross-sectional study. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1323126. [PMID: 38420027 PMCID: PMC10899410 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1323126] [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: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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Background The shift in national policies for epidemic prevention and control in the post-pandemic era is undoubtedly a challenge for health care professionals. Nurses, as an important part of the health care professional population, have an even greater impact on their mental health and occupational safety. This may expose nurses to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and presenteeism, and ultimately lead to their turnover. Objective This study aimed to investigate the relationship between turnover intention and post-traumatic stress disorder among Chinese nurses during post-pandemic era, and the mediating role of social support and presenteeism. Methods In this study, a multicentre cross-sectional survey was conducted in April 2023 among nursing staff in several tertiary general hospitals in northern China, with online data collection using the Turnover intention Scale (PTSD), the Impact of Events Scale (IES), the Social Support Scale (SSS), and the Stanford presenteeism Scale (STAS) and the relationship between variables was analyzed using hierarchical multivariate regression, and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used to analyze the relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder and the Turnover intention from the pathway between. Results Data were collected from 2,513 nurses who met the inclusion criteria, in which general information such as age, department, specific department, Professional title, history of alcohol consumption, form of employment, Years of working, and Average working hours per day were statistically significant with the difference in the turnover intention. The results of the study showed a 32% high turnover intention among nurses in the post-pandemic era, which was lower than the turnover intention during the pandemic. The results of hierarchical multiple regression analysis showed that post-traumatic stress disorder, social support, and presenteeism were significant predictors of turnover intention. The total effect of post-traumatic stress disorder on turnover intention to work was 0.472 [bias modified 95% confidence interval (0.415-0.483), p < 0.001]. Social support and attendance played a partially intermediate role in post-traumatic stress disorder and propensity to leave (an indirect effect of 26% of the total effect). Conclusion Turnover intention and post-traumatic stress disorder levels are high and social support plays an important role in the tendency to leave the job and post-traumatic stress disorder, healthcare institution can be achieved by strengthening social support for nurses in the post-epidemic era and preventing the occurrence of presenteeism.
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- Jingshuo Zhang
- School of Nursing, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Nursing, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Nursing, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Nursing, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Nursing, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Nursing, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Nursing, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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Labrague LJ, T Kostovich C. A Global Overview of Missed Nursing Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review. West J Nurs Res 2024; 46:133-142. [PMID: 38014816 DOI: 10.1177/01939459231214598] [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] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has placed unparalleled pressure on many countries' healthcare systems, impacting the delivery of health and nursing care services. Despite the growing number of missed care studies during the pandemic, a broader perspective is essential when designing theory-driven strategies to improve nursing care delivery. This review aimed to synthesize evidence of missed nursing care during the COVID-19 pandemic in acute care settings through a systematic review and narrative synthesis. An electronic search of articles published since the emergence of the pandemic was conducted using 5 databases (Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL, and PsycINFO). A total of 470 articles were identified during the initial search, and 10 articles were included in the review. The sample sizes of the studies ranged from 37 to 536 nurses. Results of the content analysis were grouped into 5 categories: (1) prevalence of missed care, (2) frequency of missed care, (3) reasons for missed care, (4) nurses' and organizational variables contributing to missed care, and (5) work environment elements contributing to missed care. The review's findings revealed a shift in the nature of missed nursing care during the pandemic, with an emphasis on nursing care tasks vital for the recovery of patients with COVID-19. Despite the unique circumstances brought about by the pandemic, an inadequate nursing workforce continued to be identified as the primary reason for missed care, consistent with the pre-pandemic period.
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- Leodoro J Labrague
- Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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Maniscalco L, Enea M, de Vries N, Mazzucco W, Boone A, Lavreysen O, Baranski K, Miceli S, Savatteri A, Fruscione S, Kowalska M, de Winter P, Szemik S, Godderis L, Matranga D. Intention to leave, depersonalisation and job satisfaction in physicians and nurses: a cross-sectional study in Europe. Sci Rep 2024; 14:2312. [PMID: 38282043 PMCID: PMC10822871 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-52887-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024] Open
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The European healthcare sector faces a significant shortage of healthcare workers. Assessing the prevalence of this issue and understanding its direct and indirect determinants are essential for formulating effective recruitment programs and enhancing job retention strategies for physicians and nurses. A multicentric cross-sectional study was conducted, involving 381 physicians and 1351 nurses recruited from eight European hospitals in Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, and Poland. The study focused on assessing turnover intentions among healthcare workers based on the Job Demands-Resources model, using an online questionnaire. Structural equation models were employed to test the data collection questionnaires' construct validity and internal consistency. The turnover intention was assessed by agreement with the intention to leave either the hospital or the profession. Among physicians, 17% expressed an intention to leave the hospital, while 9% intended to leave the profession. For nurses, the figures were 8.9% and 13.6%, respectively. The internal consistency of the questionnaires exceeded 0.90 for both categories of health workers. Depersonalization and job dissatisfaction were identified as direct determinants of turnover intention, with work engagement being particularly relevant for nurses. We found a higher intention to leave the hospital among physicians, while nurses were more prone to leave their profession. To mitigate turnover intentions, it is recommended to focus on improving job satisfaction, work engagement and fostering a positive working climate, thereby addressing depersonalisation and promoting job retention.
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- L Maniscalco
- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Spaarne Gasthuis, Hoofddorp, The Netherlands
- Spaarne Gasthuis Academy, Hoofddorp, The Netherlands
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- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Centre for Environment and Health, KU Leuven (University of Leuven), Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Centre for Environment and Health, KU Leuven (University of Leuven), Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Epidemiology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Epidemiology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Spaarne Gasthuis Academy, Hoofddorp, The Netherlands
- Leuven Child and Health Institute, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Development and Regeneration, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Pediatrics, Spaarne Gasthuis, Haarlem and Hoofddorp, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Centre for Environment and Health, KU Leuven (University of Leuven), Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
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Chang HY, Lee IC, Huang TL, Ho LH, Chen LC, Cheng TCE, Teng CI. Enhancing nurses' perceptions of having a place to reduce turnover intentions. Int Nurs Rev 2024. [PMID: 38243697 DOI: 10.1111/inr.12930] [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: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
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AIM To investigate whether education, tenure, being an advanced practice nurse, skill level, and time pressure impact perceptions of "having a place" and, further, turnover intentions. BACKGROUND Nursing shortages persist worldwide. Nurses' turnover intentions are negatively related to their perceptions of "having a place" (i.e., the feeling that the nursing workplace is their territory). However, the sources of nurses' perceptions of the perception of "having a place" remain unknown. METHODS Our research employed a cross-sectional and correlational design. This research was conducted at a large-scale hospital in northern Taiwan from December 2021 to January 2022. We used personnel data pertaining to 430 nurses as well as scales for time pressure, "having a place" and turnover intentions to assess nurses' intention to leave their place of employment. The inclusion criteria focused on full-time nurses who worked for the hospital under investigation. Most of our participants were women. The STROBE statement was used as the EQUATOR checklist (supplemental file). RESULTS "Having a place" was positively related to educational level, tenure, and skill level, while being an advanced practice nurse was negatively associated with perceptions of "having a place," which in turn were negatively related to turnover intention among nurses. CONCLUSION Our study is the first to examine the antecedents of nurses' perceptions of "having a place," which include education, tenure, and skill level. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING POLICY Nursing policymakers could encourage nurses to pursue higher degrees and update their nursing skills while instilling perceptions of "having a place" in nurses with a brief tenure and advanced practice nurses.
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- Hao-Yuan Chang
- School of Nursing, National Taiwan University, Taipei City, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Industrial and Business Management, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Business and Management, Ming Chi University of Technology, Taishan, Taiwan
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- Department of Information Management, National Central University, Zhongli, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing Management of the Administration Center, Chang Gung Medical Foundation, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
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- Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Business and Management, Ming Chi University of Technology, Taishan, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Management, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
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Chang HY, Lee IC, Tai SI, Ng NY, Shiau WL, Yu WP, Cheng TCE, Teng CI. Professional engagement: Connecting self-efficacy to actual turnover among hospital nurses. J Adv Nurs 2023; 79:4756-4766. [PMID: 37334431 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
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AIMS To examine how nurses' self-efficacy impacts professional engagement (professional opportunities exploration and workplace improvement participation), nurses' turnover intention and further on actual turnover. BACKGROUND The problem of nursing shortage has become a common global issue. Nurses' self-efficacy could reduce nurses' turnover intention. However, whether professional engagement could connect nurses' self-efficacy and their actual turnover remains unknown. DESIGN This study adopts a three-wave follow-up design. METHODS This study uses proportionate random sampling to survey nurses in a large medical centre in Taiwan. Totally, 417 participants were enrolled from December 2021 to January 2022 (first wave) and followed up from February 2022 to March 2022 (second wave). The data of nurses' actual turnover (or not) were traced in May 2022 (third wave). STROBE statement was chosen as the EQUATOR checklist. RESULTS Self-efficacy was positively linked to outcome expectation, which is positively linked to professional opportunities exploration. Self-efficacy was positively linked to career interest and workplace improvement participation. Professional engagement was negatively linked to nurses' intention to leave the target hospital, which was positively linked to actual turnover. CONCLUSION This study uniquely finds that professional engagement is the key to the mechanism underlying the influence of nurse' self-efficacy on their actual turnover. IMPACT Our findings impact nursing management that professional engagement is as well important as nurses' self-efficacy, with an aim to maintain the professional nursing workforce. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION Nurses complete the questionnaires, return them to the investigators and permit investigators to check their personnel data.
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- Hao-Yuan Chang
- School of Nursing, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Industrial and Business Management, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
- Craniofacial Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
- Department of Business and Management, Ming Chi University of Technology, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Management, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Industrial and Business Management, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Information Management, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Chang Gung Medical Foundation, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
- Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
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- Faculty of Business, Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, PRC
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- Department of Business and Management, Ming Chi University of Technology, Taipei, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Management, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
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Wang X, Niu J, Dai Q, Liu M. Effects of Career Adaptability and Self-Efficacy on Transition Shock Among Newly Graduated Nurses During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Survey Conducted in China. J Contin Educ Nurs 2023; 54:524-532. [PMID: 37747141 DOI: 10.3928/00220124-20230918-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak has increased the work pressure of nurses worldwide, and managers must provide support and assistance for the transition period of newly graduated nurses. METHOD A cross-sectional design was adopted to collect a sample of 318 newly graduated nurses from six hospitals in China during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data were collected using a questionnaire that consisted of a demographic questionnaire, the Transition Shock Scale (2015), the Career Adapt-Ability Scale (2012), and the General Self-Efficacy Scale (2001). RESULTS The transition shock of newly graduated nurses was 3.77 ± 0.48 in China. Regression analysis showed that transition shock among newly graduated nurses was predicted by career adaptability, general self-efficacy, living with one's parents, and education level, which accounted for 37.7% of the variance in transition shock. CONCLUSION Newly graduated nurses experienced a relatively high level of transition shock in China during the COVID-19 pandemic. Managers may offer continuing education to reduce the transition shock of newly graduated nurses based on the factors that affect their transition shock. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2023;54(11):524-532.].
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Atkins K, Cooney EE, Park S, Closser S, Surkan PJ, Marker HC, Schneider-Firestone S, Kalb LG, Thrul J, Veenema TG. Day to Day and Environmental Risk Factors for Psychological Distress Among Healthcare Workers: A Mixed Methods Analysis. J Occup Environ Med 2023; 65:e593-e603. [PMID: 37367694 PMCID: PMC11299763 DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000002909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Despite a growing literature on mental health among clinical staff during COVID-19, factors shaping distress for nonclinical staff are understudied and may be driven by inequalities at work. We aimed to discuss the role of workplace factors in shaping psychological distress for a diverse group of clinical, nonclinical, and other health and hospital workers (HHWs). METHODS This convergent parallel mixed-methods study with HHWs in a US hospital system included an online survey ( n = 1127) and interviews ( n = 73) collected from August 2020 to January 2021. We thematically analyzed interviews; findings informed log binomial regression estimating risk factors for severe psychological distress (Patient Health Questionnaire - 4 item version [PHQ-4] scores of 9 or greater). RESULTS Qualitatively, day-to-day stressors fostered fear and anxiety, and concerns about work environments manifest as betrayal and frustration with leadership. Distress was associated with burnout, financial concerns, and feeling betrayed or unsupported by the institution and leadership. Staff in service versus clinical roles had higher risk for severe distress (adjusted prevalence ratio = 2.04, 95% confidence interval = 1.13-2.66); HHWs receiving workplace mental health support had lower risk (adjusted prevalence ratio = 0.52, 95% confidence interval = 0.29-0.92. CONCLUSIONS Our mixed-methods study underscores how the pandemic brought inequalities to the surface to increase distress for vulnerable HHWs. Workplace mental health activities can support HHWs now and during future crises.
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- Kaitlyn Atkins
- From the Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland (K.A.); Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland (K.A., E.E.C., S.P., S.C., P.J.S., H.C.M.); Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland (S.S.-F.); Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (L.G.K., J.T.); Department of Neuropsychology, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, Maryland (L.G.K.); Department of Environmental Health and Engineering, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland (T.G.V.); and Center for Health Security, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland (T.G.V.)
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Zhao FF. Teaching behaviours of clinical teachers and professional commitment among nursing students: A moderated mediation model of optimism and psychological well-being. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2023; 125:105774. [PMID: 36921540 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2023.105774] [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: 09/17/2022] [Revised: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Understanding the paths that influence professional commitment among nursing students is important for helping students continue the nursing profession after graduation. The paths between the teaching behaviours of clinical teachers (TBCT) and professional commitment were unknown. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to examine whether psychological well-being mediated the relationships between the teaching behaviours of clinical teachers and professional commitment of nursing students. Moreover, we investigated whether the mediating effects of psychological well-being were moderated by optimism. DESIGN A cross-sectional design was conducted. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS A total of 318 students from 24 hospitals in 13 cities in northern, north-eastern, and eastern China were included in the study. METHODS The instruments used in this study included the scale of teaching behaviours of clinical teachers, a brief inventory of thriving (measuring psychological well-being), a life orientation test (measuring optimism), and a professional commitment scale. The PROCESS macro for SPSS was used to perform mediation analysis and moderated mediation analyses. RESULTS Psychological well-being of nursing students partially mediated the relationships between the teaching behaviours of clinical teachers and professional commitment of nursing students. Also, optimism moderated the indirect effect of this mediation model. The indirect effect of clinical teachers' teaching behaviours was stronger for nursing students with low levels of optimism. CONCLUSION The findings suggest that the teaching behaviours of clinical teachers and psychological well-being promote professional commitment. In addition, the mediation of psychological well-being between the teaching behaviours of clinical teachers and professional commitment was conditional on different levels of optimism. Clinical teachers should pay special attention to students with low levels of optimism because teaching behaviours of clinical teachers exert more influence on those students' professional commitment.
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- Fang-Fang Zhao
- Department of Nursing Science, School of Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong, China.
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Engström M, Jarnheden SH, Tham P. Staff quality of working life and turnover intentions in municipal nursing care and social welfare: a cross-sectional study. BMC Nurs 2023; 22:171. [PMID: 37202759 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-023-01339-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Nurses and social workers are two common professions with a university degree working within municipal nursing care and social welfare. Both groups have high turnover intention rates, and there is a need to better understand their quality of working life and turnover intentions in general and more specifically during the Covid-19 pandemic. This study investigated associations between working life, coping strategies and turnover intentions of staff with a university degree working within municipal care and social welfare during the Covid-19 pandemic. METHODS A cross-sectional design; 207 staff completed questionnaires and data were analyzed using multiple linear regression analyses. RESULTS Turnover intentions were common. For registered nurses 23% thought of leaving the workplace and 14% the profession 'rather often' and 'very often/always'. The corresponding figures for social workers were 22% (workplace) and 22% (profession). Working life variables explained 34-36% of the variance in turnover intentions. Significant variables in the multiple linear regression models were work-related stress, home-work interface and job-career satisfaction (both for the outcome turnover intentions profession and workplace) and Covid-19 exposure/patients (turnover intentions profession). For the chosen coping strategies, 'exercise', 'recreation and relaxation' and 'improving skills', the results (associations with turnover) were non-significant. However, comparing the groups social workers reported that they used 'recreation and relaxation' more often than were reported by registered nurses. CONCLUSIONS More work-related stress, worse home-work interface and less job-career satisfaction together with Covid-19 exposure/patients (Covid-19 only for turnover profession) increase turnover intentions. Recommendations are that managers should strive for better home-work interface and job-career satisfaction, monitor and counteract work-related stress to prevent turnover intentions.
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- Maria Engström
- Department of Caring Science, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, University of Gävle, Gävle, Sweden.
- Medicine College, Lishui University, No. 1 Xueyuan Road, Lishui city, China.
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- Department of Social Work and Criminology, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, University of Gävle, Gävle, Sweden
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- Department of Social Work and Criminology, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, University of Gävle, Gävle, Sweden
- Department of Social Work, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Intention among Nurses Who Have Been Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19: Evidence from Greece. Vaccines (Basel) 2023; 11:vaccines11010159. [PMID: 36680004 PMCID: PMC9867012 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines11010159] [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: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Seasonal influenza continues to be a significant public health issue causing hundreds of thousands of deaths annually. Nurses are a priority risk group for influenza vaccination and a high vaccine uptake rate among them is crucial to protect public health. Thus, the aim of our study was to estimate the levels of influenza vaccine acceptance, as well as its determinants, among nurses for the 2022/2023 season. We conducted a cross-sectional study with a convenience sample in Greece. We collected data via an online survey in September 2022. Most of the nurses in the study possessed a MSc/PhD diploma (56.2%) and had previously been infected by SARS-CoV-2 (70.3%). Among nurses, 57.3% were willing to accept the influenza vaccine, 19% were hesitant, and 23.7% were unwilling. Older age, higher levels of perceived support from significant others, and higher COVID-19-related physical exhaustion were positively related to influenza vaccination intention. In contrast, more side effects because of COVID-19 vaccination and higher levels of exhaustion due to measures taken against COVID-19 were negatively associated with vaccination intention. Since the influenza vaccination acceptance rate among nurses was moderate, policymakers should develop and implement measures tailored specifically to nurses in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic to decrease vaccine hesitancy.
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Galanis P, Katsiroumpa A, Sourtzi P, Siskou O, Konstantakopoulou O, Katsoulas T, Kaitelidou D. Social Support Mediates the Relationship between COVID-19-Related Burnout and Booster Vaccination Willingness among Fully Vaccinated Nurses. Vaccines (Basel) 2022; 11:vaccines11010046. [PMID: 36679890 PMCID: PMC9861285 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines11010046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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COVID-19 booster doses for high-risk groups such as nurses are necessary to reduce the impacts of the pandemic and promote public health. We examined the relationship between COVID-19-related burnout and booster vaccination willingness among nurses, and we assessed whether social support can buffer this relationship. We conducted a cross-sectional study with 963 fully vaccinated nurses working in healthcare settings in Greece. We used the multidimensional scale of perceived social support to measure social support and the COVID-19 burnout scale to measure COVID-19-related burnout. We measured vaccination willingness with a scale from 0 (extremely unlikely to take a booster dose) to 10 (extremely likely). Among nurses, 37.1% reported being very likely to be vaccinated, 34.4% reported being uncertain about their likelihood of vaccination, and 28.6% reported being very unlikely to be vaccinated with a booster dose. We found that COVID-19-related burnout reduced vaccination willingness, while social support functioned as a partial mediator of this relationship. In conclusion, nurses who experienced burnout were less likely to accept a booster dose. Furthermore, increasing nurses' social support reduced the negative effects of burnout, resulting in improved booster vaccination willingness. Immunization awareness programs should be implemented in order to address nurses' concerns and support booster doses.
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- Petros Galanis
- Clinical Epidemiology Laboratory, Faculty of Nursing, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Clinical Epidemiology Laboratory, Faculty of Nursing, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Faculty of Nursing, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Tourism Studies, University of Piraeus, 18534 Piraeus, Greece
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- Center for Health Services Management and Evaluation, Faculty of Nursing, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Faculty of Nursing, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Center for Health Services Management and Evaluation, Faculty of Nursing, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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Çetin Aslan E, Türkmen İ, Top M. The effect of macro-control and organizational support perception on nurses and physicians intention to quit during the COVID-19 pandemic. J Nurs Scholarsh 2022:10.1111/jnu.12849. [PMID: 36494753 PMCID: PMC9877762 DOI: 10.1111/jnu.12849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Revised: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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AIM The aim of this study is to determine the effect of organizational support and COVID-19 macro-control perception levels on intention to quit in physicians and nurses. BACKGROUND During the pandemic process, healthcare workers faced great health risks and workloads. Many health workers are considering quitting their job. METHOD A cross-sectional and explanatory research. The sample of the study consisted of 300 nurses and 73 physicians. To collect data, COVID-19 perception of macro-control, perceived organizational support, and intention to quit scales were used. Structural equation modeling was used. RESULTS COVID-19 macro-control perception and perceived organizational support have a negative effect on the intention to quit. The perceived organizational support has a partial mediating role, on the COVID-19 macro-control perception and the intention to quit. CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that the macro measures taken against the pandemic and the organizational support received by the nurses and physicians, who are the main actors in the fight against the epidemic, negatively affected their intention to leave. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE To reduce the intention to quit health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, scientific-based macro-control measures should be taken, and organizational support should be provided.
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- Emine Çetin Aslan
- Izmir Bakircay University Faculty of Health Science Department of Health ManagementIzmir Bakırçay Universitesi, Saglik Bilimleri Fakültesi, Seyrek‐Menemen‐Izmir/TurkeyIzmirTurkey
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- Vocational School of Health ServicesUsak Universitesi, Sağlık Hizmetleri Meslek YüksekokuluUsakTurkey
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- Hacettepe University Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences Department of Health Care ManagementAnkaraTurkey
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Boateng AB, Opoku DA, Ayisi-Boateng NK, Sulemana A, Mohammed A, Osarfo J, Hogarh JN. Factors Influencing Turnover Intention among Nurses and Midwives in Ghana. Nurs Res Pract 2022; 2022:4299702. [PMID: 36439941 PMCID: PMC9683982 DOI: 10.1155/2022/4299702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 10/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 09/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Nurse turnover intention, defined as a measure of nurses' desire to leave their positions, is a global public health issue with a grave impact on the healthcare workforce. However, literature on it is limited in sub-Saharan Africa, an at-risk region. This study aimed to determine the predictors of turnover intention among nursing staff at a tertiary hospital in Kumasi, Ghana. METHODS This was an institution-basedcross-sectional study conducted among 226 randomly selected nurses and midwives working at a tertiary healthcare center in Kumasi, Ghana. Data were collected by using a structured questionnaire. Significant predictors of turnover intention were analyzed by using multivariate logistic regression analysis. Adjusted odds ratio (AOR) with a 95% confidence interval (CI) and p value <0.05 was used. RESULTS The prevalence of turnover intention among study participants was 87.2% (197/226). About two-thirds (61.5%, 139/226) of the participants were exposed to a high level of workplace hazards. Management support (AOR = 3.09, 95% CI = 1.09-8.75), salary (AOR = 0.07, 95% CI = 0.01-0.46), inadequate number of staff on duty per shift (AOR = 3.36, 95% CI = 1.08-10.47) and participants' rank (AOR = 6.81, 95% CI = 1.18-39.16) were significantly associated with turnover intention. CONCLUSION Overall, the turnover intention was high. Hence, there is a need for policymakers, health administrators, and nurse managers to implement strategies such as increasing staff strength, providing adequate support, incentives, and other forms of motivation for nurses and midwives to help reduce the rate of turnover intention.
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- Angelina Boatemaa Boateng
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
- Allen Clinic, Family Healthcare Services, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
- University Hospital, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Environmental Science, College of Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Community Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Health and Allied Health Science, Ho, Ghana
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- Department of Environmental Science, College of Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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Wang T, Chen Y, He Y, Shen L, Wang P, Zhu M, Zhu J, Li M. Stressors, coping strategies and intention to leave the nursing profession: A cross-sectional nationwide study in China. J Nurs Manag 2022; 30:4398-4408. [PMID: 36208138 DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2022] [Revised: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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AIMS This study aims to investigate the association between stressors, coping strategies and intention to leave the nursing profession among nurses. BACKGROUND Job stressors and coping strategies are believed to affect turnover intention among nurses, but no large-scale study has been conducted on these associations in China yet. METHOD A cross-sectional secondary analysis was conducted among 51,406 nurses from 1858 hospitals. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were carried out, and odds ratios were reported. RESULTS Overall, 49.58% nurses had an intention to leave the profession. It is found that stress from health condition, family, occupational injuries, nurse-patient tension, high job demands, strict leaders and colleague relationships were significantly associated with higher intention to leave. Coping strategies such as talking to family and friends, talking to leaders, doing outdoor activities, engaging in hobbies and attending on-the-job training were significantly associated with lower intention, but social gathering, psychological counselling and suffering in silence had an opposite effect. CONCLUSIONS Our study provides new insights into the association between stressors, coping strategies and turnover intention among nurses in China. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT Evidence from this study indicates that policies promoting a safe and supportive work environment should be developed to help nurses cope with stress.
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- Tingting Wang
- School of Nursing, Peking University, Beijing, China.,China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Vanke School of Public Health, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.,School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Vanke School of Public Health, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Vanke School of Public Health, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.,School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Vanke School of Public Health, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.,School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- School of Nursing, Peking University, Beijing, China.,China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Vanke School of Public Health, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.,Institute for Healthy China, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- School of Nursing, Peking University, Beijing, China
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Huang TL, Wu CN, Lee IC, Wong AMK, Shyu YIL, Ho LH, Liao GY, Teng CI. How robots impact nurses' time pressure and turnover intention: A two-wave study. J Nurs Manag 2022; 30:3863-3873. [PMID: 35862237 DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Revised: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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AIMS To examine the relationships among effort ensuring robots' smooth operation (EERSO), time pressure, missed care, and nurses' turnover intention, and how robot performance moderates such relations. BACKGROUND Robots may reduce nurses' workload but typically still require some effort of nurses for robots' smooth operation. However, the negative impact of EERSO on nurses' workplace outcomes is unknown. METHODS This study used a two-wave follow-up design. Data were collected in a medical center in Taiwan, with first wave collected in 2019 and second wave collected between 2019 and 2020. A total of 331 participants were followed through the two waves. RESULTS EERSO is positively linked to missed care and time pressure. Time pressure is also positively linked to missed care and turnover intention. Positive robot performance weakens the positive link between EERSO and time pressure. CONCLUSION Using robots may help reduce nurses' workload, but it also requires nurses' efforts to maintain robots' continuous operation, that is, EERSO. It may adversely impact nursing professional workplaces. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT Nurse managers should reduce nurses' time pressure whilst suggest hospital managers to seek robots that require minimal EERSO.
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- Tzu-Ling Huang
- Graduate Institute of Management, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Industrial and Business Management, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Industrial and Business Management, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Craniofacial Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan.,Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Information Management, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Department of Nursing, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan Branch, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Management, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan.,Department of Business and Management, Ming Chi University of Technology, Taiwan
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Wang Q, Liu X, Wang T, Zhu Z, Yang L, Guo S, Li H, Sun Q. Primary care provider's job satisfaction and organizational commitment after COVID-19 restrictions ended: A mixed-method study using a mediation model. Front Psychol 2022; 13:873770. [PMID: 36312180 PMCID: PMC9606785 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.873770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Objectives More and more countries have decided to cancel most or even all COVD-19 restrictions. However, it is unclear how ending of restrictions will affect primary care providers' job satisfaction and organizational commitment. Our objectives are to explore the current status and possible change in primary care providers' job satisfaction and organizational commitment after massive restriction policies ended in China. Methods This was a mixed-method study that utilized structured questionnaires and semi-structured qualitative individual interviews. The 20-item Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ) and 25-item organizational commitment survey were adopted to assess job satisfaction and organization commitment. Descriptive statistics and mediation models, as well as inductive thematic analysis, were used to analyze quantitative and qualitative data. Results A total of 18 interviews and 435 valid survey responses were included in our analysis. The average scores for job satisfaction and organizational commitment were 80.6 and 90.8. The thematic analysis revealed one major theme: ethical and moral responsibility to provide care as primary care providers, on which we established a mediation model. The mediation analysis revealed that normative commitment could positively affect the other four dimensions of organizational commitment and job satisfaction. The direct effect of affective commitment on job satisfaction was significant (LLCI = 0.11, ULCI = 0.31), and the mediators were identified to have a partial mediating effect instead of a total mediating effect. Conclusion After COVID-19 restrictions end, the job satisfaction and organizational commitment of primary care providers will return to levels before the pandemic and during this estimated process, a brief rise in resignation is predictable. The normative commitment positively affects the other four dimensions of organizational commitment and job satisfaction for primary care providers, which suggests a possible way to motivate primary care providers when restrictions end.
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- Quan Wang
- Center for Health Management and Policy Research, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- National Health Commission (NHC) Key Lab of Health Economics and Policy Research, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME), Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Jinan Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- School of Basic Medicine Science, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- School of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, China
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Center for Health Management and Policy Research, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- National Health Commission (NHC) Key Lab of Health Economics and Policy Research, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Center for Health Management and Policy Research, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- National Health Commission (NHC) Key Lab of Health Economics and Policy Research, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Center for Health Management and Policy Research, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- National Health Commission (NHC) Key Lab of Health Economics and Policy Research, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- *Correspondence: Qiang Sun
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Poon YSR, Lin YP, Griffiths P, Yong KK, Seah B, Liaw SY. A global overview of healthcare workers' turnover intention amid COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review with future directions. HUMAN RESOURCES FOR HEALTH 2022; 20:70. [PMID: 36153534 PMCID: PMC9509627 DOI: 10.1186/s12960-022-00764-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 50.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Globally, the health workforce has long suffered from labour shortages. This has been exacerbated by the workload increase caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Major collapses in healthcare systems across the world during the peak of the pandemic led to calls for strategies to alleviate the increasing job attrition problem within the healthcare sector. This turnover may worsen given the overwhelming pressures experienced by the health workforce during the pandemic, and proactive measures should be taken to retain healthcare workers. This review aims to examine the factors affecting turnover intention among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS A mixed studies systematic review was conducted. The PubMed, Embase, Scopus, CINAHL, Web of Science and PsycINFO databases were searched from January 2020 to March 2022. The Joanna Briggs Institute's Critical Appraisal Tools and the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool version 2018 were applied by two independent researchers to critically appraise the methodological quality. Findings were synthesised using a convergent integrated approach and categorised thematically. RESULTS Forty-three studies, including 39 quantitative, two qualitative and two mixed methods studies were included in this review. Eighteen were conducted in the Middle East, ten in the Americas, nine in the Asia-Pacific region and six in Europe. Nurses (n = 35) were included in the majority of the studies, while physicians (n = 13), allied health workers (n = 11) and healthcare administrative or management staff (n = 7) were included in a smaller proportion. Five themes emerged from the data synthesis: (1) fear of COVID-19 exposure, (2) psychological responses to stress, (3) socio-demographic characteristics, (4) adverse working conditions, and (5) organisational support. CONCLUSIONS A wide range of factors influence healthcare workers' turnover intention in times of pandemic. Future research should be more focused on specific factors, such as working conditions or burnout, and specific vulnerable groups, including migrant healthcare workers and healthcare profession minorities, to aid policymakers in adopting strategies to support and incentivise them to retain them in their healthcare jobs.
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- National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration (Wessex), University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Group Nursing, National Healthcare Group, Singapore, Singapore
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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Chang HY, Huang TL, Wong MK, Shyu YIL, Ho LH, Chen LC, Cheng TCE, Teng CI. Relationship between Psychological Ownership of the Nursing Profession and Turnover Intention: A Correlational Survey among Taiwanese Nurses. J Nurs Manag 2022; 30:2927-2936. [PMID: 35560968 DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Revised: 05/01/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIMS To examine the relationship between psychological ownership of the nursing profession and turnover intention. BACKGROUND There is a severe shortage of nurses worldwide. Research is needed to understand how nurses' intention to leave hospitals and the nursing profession can be alleviated. METHODS This study adopted a cross-sectional design and a survey method. Proportionate random sampling was used to ensure sample representativeness. This study surveyed 430 registered nurses in a medical center in Taiwan between December 2021 and January 2022. We used Turnover Scale and Self-Efficacy Scale, and developed Having a Place Scale. RESULTS Psychological ownership comprises three dimensions: self-efficacy, nurse identity, and "having a place" in the nursing profession. This research is the first to examine how these three dimensions of psychological ownership of the nursing profession are related to the intention to leave a hospital or the nursing profession. Self-efficacy and "having a place" are negatively related to nurses' intention to leave a hospital (r=-.23 and -.31, p<.001). Nurse identity is negatively related to nurses' intention to leave the nursing profession (r=-.38, p<.001). Intention to leave a hospital is positively related to nurses' intention to leave the profession (r=.76, p<.001). CONCLUSION The findings provide novel insights for retaining nurses. Nurse managers could use strategies such as including nurses in making workplace decisions and encouraging them to personalize their workspace. Implications for Nursing Management Nurse managers can enhance nurses' self-efficacy and sense of "having a place" to retain nurses in hospitals, while enhance nurse identity to retain nurses in the profession.
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- Graduate Institute of Management, Chang Gung University, Taiwan
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- Taoyuan Branch, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan
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- International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame, Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, & Professor, Department of Nursing, Chang Gung University, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan, & Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan, & Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
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- Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan, & Adjunct Professor, Department of Business and Management, Ming Chi University of Technology, Taiwan
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