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Kasaye H, Scarf V, Sheehy A, Baird K. Health care providers' perspectives on the mistreatment towards women during maternity care: Do perceptions of the working environment and empathy level matter? Women Birth 2024; 37:101601. [PMID: 38518578 DOI: 10.1016/j.wombi.2024.101601] [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: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2024] [Accepted: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/24/2024]
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BACKGROUND Mistreatment of women in maternity care violates human rights, erodes trust and disrupts the continuity of maternal healthcare services. Investigating Health Care Providers' (HCPs) perspectives is indispensable in uncovering drivers and designing targeted interventions. AIM To identify the roles of HCPs' perceptions of the working environment and levels of empathy on the mistreatment of women during maternity care. METHODS We conducted a self-administered survey among 148 maternal HCPs practising in ten health centres and four hospitals in the East Wollega Zone, Western Ethiopia, from June to September 2022. FINDINGS Most providers reported seeing other HCPs mistreating women (93.2%), while three-fourths (75.7%) admitted it as their actions. Violation of privacy and confidentiality was the most frequently reported category of mistreatment (44.6%), followed by physical abuse (37.1%) and verbal abuse (35.8%). The likelihood of mistreating women was reduced by 65% (AOR=0.35, 95% CI: [0.14, 0.86]) among individuals with positive perceptions of their working environment compared to those with negative perceptions. A unit increase in providers' empathy also led to a five per cent decrease in mistreatment (AOR=0.95, 95% CI: [0.91, 0.98]. CONCLUSIONS HCPs' perceptions of their working environment and enhanced empathy levels were associated with the reduction of the odds of mistreatment of women. While empathic care should be cultivated as a component of HCPs' competencies, efforts should be made to improve the conditions of the demanding health system to realise a resilient, motivated, competent, and compassionate workforce. The interplay between gender, profession, and mistreatment level requires further investigation.
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- Habtamu Kasaye
- Collective for Midwifery, Child and Family Health, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Department of Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia.
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- Collective for Midwifery, Child and Family Health, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Collective for Midwifery, Child and Family Health, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Collective for Midwifery, Child and Family Health, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Li M, Zhao R, Wei J, Zhou L, Yang S, Tian Y, Wang L, Zhang W, Xiong X, Huang C, Pan Z, Song R. Nurses' perspectives on workplace environment needs associated to resilience: a qualitative descriptive study. Front Psychiatry 2024; 15:1345713. [PMID: 38404475 PMCID: PMC10884228 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1345713] [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: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024] Open
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Objective The purpose of this study was to explore the demands of nurses on the workplace environment related to psychological resilience. Methods A qualitative descriptive design was employed for this study. Purposeful sampling was chosen from a tertiary hospital in Henan Province, China. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 20 nurses. The interview data was analyzed using the Colaizzi's method and results were reported following the COREQ standards. Results Analysis of the interview data revealed three main themes: (1) Career Support and Development, (2) Practical Support & Development, and (3) Personal Support and Development. Conclusion The perspectives of nurses for a workplace environment demands needs to be appreciated, and in addition, it is worth noting that the key role of building a good workplace environment in strengthening the resilience of nurses emphasizes the need for careful consideration. Nursing administrators should formulate policies and measures from multiple perspectives based on the real needs of nurses in terms of professional, practical, and personal dimensions.
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- Meng Li
- Nursing Department, The Third People’s Hospital of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Medicine, Zhengzhou University of Industrial Technology, Zhengzhou, China
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- The Seventh Clinical Medicine College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, China
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- Nursing Department, The Third People’s Hospital of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
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- Nursing Department, The Third People’s Hospital of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
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- Nursing Department, The Third People’s Hospital of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Medicine, Maanshan University, Maanshan, China
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- Operating Room, Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Nursing Department, The Third People’s Hospital of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
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- The Seventh Clinical Medicine College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, China
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- School of Medicine, Zhengzhou University of Industrial Technology, Zhengzhou, China
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- Nursing Department, The Third People’s Hospital of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
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Hudays A, Gary F, Voss JG, Hazazi A, Arishi A, Al-sakran F. Job Satisfaction of Nurses in the Context of Clinical Supervision: A Systematic Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 21:6. [PMID: 38276794 PMCID: PMC10815815 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph21010006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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The purpose of this systematic review is to gather and analyze data from existing research on the effects of clinical supervision (CS) intervention on nurses' job satisfaction and related outcomes such as stress levels, burnout, and care quality. Using the PRISMA (preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis) criteria, a systematic review of the research available in the databases PubMed, PsycInfo, Cochrane Library, and CINAHL, well as Google Scholar, between January 2010 and May 2023 was carried out. Out of the 760 studies assessed, only 8 met the criteria for inclusion in the review based on Hawker's assessment tool. The results indicate that CS has a positive impact on nurses' job satisfaction and related outcomes such as reduced burnout, stress levels, and the quality of care. The study also found that the effectiveness of CS in enhancing job satisfaction was most evident during the 6-month follow-up period. However, nurses who did not receive CS did not show any noticeable improvement in their knowledge or practice. Additionally, nurses who required more efficient clinical oversight reported little to no positive impact on their practice or training. The review also highlighted gaps in knowledge regarding the frequency and number of sessions required for the impact of CS on nurses' job satisfaction and other outcomes. Due to the limited number of studies included in this review, further research is recommended to evaluate the influence of CS on nurses' job satisfaction.
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- Ali Hudays
- Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA; (F.G.); (J.G.V.)
- Community, Psychiatric, and Mental Health Nursing Department, College of Nursing, King Saud University, Riyadh 11543, Saudi Arabia;
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- Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA; (F.G.); (J.G.V.)
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- Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA; (F.G.); (J.G.V.)
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Science, Saudi Electronic University, Riyadh 13316, Saudi Arabia;
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- Medical Surgical Department, College of Nursing, King Saud University, Riyadh 11543, Saudi Arabia;
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- Community, Psychiatric, and Mental Health Nursing Department, College of Nursing, King Saud University, Riyadh 11543, Saudi Arabia;
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Ooi KL, Rajiah K, Maharajan MK, Wong PS. Empowering Sustainable Growth and Workforce: Unveiling Challenges and Strategies for Retaining Community Pharmacists in Malaysia. PHARMACY 2023; 11:163. [PMID: 37888508 PMCID: PMC10610527 DOI: 10.3390/pharmacy11050163] [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: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Community pharmacists face challenges in job retention due to compensation, work-life balance, and career growth concerns. With pharmacists' evolving roles in healthcare, retaining them becomes crucial for maintaining quality service. Addressing their needs is vital for a skilled healthcare workforce. This study evaluates job retention among community pharmacists, considering various workforce management domains and demographic characteristics. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional study was employed with a self-administered questionnaire among community pharmacists in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, Malaysia. Spearman's correlations and ordinal logistic regression analysed job retention relationships with workforce domains and predicted the demographic characteristics. RESULTS A total of 414 participants attempted the survey, of which 311 completed the study. Strong correlations linked job retention with value, trust, and work-life balance. Female pharmacists had higher retention odds, while younger pharmacists had lower retention odds. Pharmacists with over 10 years of experience showed higher retention odds. DISCUSSION 'Value and trust' and 'work-life balance' were pivotal for the job retention of community pharmacists. Strategies boosting value, trust, and work-life balance was vital. Gender, age, and experience also predicted job retention. CONCLUSIONS Cultivating trust, valuing contributions, and providing a work-life balance can enhance job retention and commitment.
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- Khim Lynn Ooi
- School of Postgraduate Studies, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur 57200, Malaysia;
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ulster University, Coleraine BT52 1SA, UK
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- School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur 57200, Malaysia;
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Santana S, Pérez-Rico C. Dynamics of organizational climate and job satisfaction in healthcare service practice and research: a protocol for a systematic review. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1186567. [PMID: 37519364 PMCID: PMC10374222 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1186567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023] Open
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Organizational climate and job satisfaction have been established as fundamental pillars of research and practice in organizational behavior and organizational psychology, inspiring many explanations and operationalizations over time. In most sectors, global trends such as labor shortages, high rates of turnover and absenteeism, the need to increase productivity, and the interest in new work models concur to keep climate and job satisfaction on top of the research agenda. The situation is particularly acute in the healthcare sector, where related factors have the capacity to influence all aspects of care provision, including patient safety and the physical and mental health of care providers. Nevertheless, a gap in knowledge persists regarding climate, job satisfaction, and their relationships in healthcare services. This protocol describes a study that aims to examine the dynamics of climate and job satisfaction in healthcare organizations from the practice and research perspectives. The protocol complies with PRISMA-P. PRISMA will be used to report the results of the study. Databases will be searched for published studies in May 2023, and we expect to complete the study by December 2024. A framework based on a multi-dimensional concept of quality in research will be used to examine the quality of any studies before inclusion. The results will be disseminated in two systematic reviews. We will describe proposed models depicting the dynamics of climate and job satisfaction in healthcare organizations. We will systematize and discuss available evidence regarding the outcomes of climate and job satisfaction in healthcare work environments. We will synthesize information on research designs and methodological options of included studies. We will identify measures of climate and job satisfaction used in healthcare settings, assess their psychometric properties, and appraise the overall quality of underlying studies. Finally, we expect to identify areas in need of further research.
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- Silvina Santana
- Department of Economics, Management, Industrial Engineering and Tourism, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
- Research Unit on Governance, Competitiveness and Public Policies, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Economía de la Empresa Department, Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid, Spain
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