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Mongkonkansai J, Parapan P, Srinuan M, Thepnoo T, Khoklang S, Yimthiang S, Mahaboon J, Madardam U. Predicting the work ability of security guards at a university in Nakhon Si Thammarat province, Thailand. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND ERGONOMICS 2024; 30:486-495. [PMID: 38351578 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2024.2318952] [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: 03/13/2024]
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Objectives. The number of security guards in universities has increased significantly. This study aimed to predict work ability of university security guards. Methods. A cross-sectional study of 97 university security guards in Thailand was performed. Data were collected through interviews using a questionnaire covering social demographics, behavioral health and work ability. The data were analyzed using χ2 tests and logistic regression models. Results. The average work ability index (WAI) score was 38.1 ± 3.8, with 65.0% of participants scoring 'good'. Social support significantly influenced the WAI (p = 0.004). Those with insufficient support were 4.3 times more likely to show poor work ability. Mental health also impacted the WAI (p = 0.006); those with poor mental health were 4.7 times at risk. Additionally, work experience affected the WAI (p = 0.039). Those with ≥5 years of experience showed reduced work ability compared to their less-experienced counterparts (adjusted odds ratio 0.4; 95% confidence interval [0.20, 0.96]). Conclusions. Supervisors should provide social support and offer rewards and commendations to enhance employees' abilities, health behaviors and management of underlying diseases. Additionally, organizations should prioritize health and safety in the workplace to ensure their employees are healthier and perform their tasks more effectively.
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Chen YH, Lin JJ, Yang CW, Tang HM, Jong GP, Yang TY. The effect of commuting time on burnout: the mediation effect of musculoskeletal pain. BMC Health Serv Res 2024; 24:468. [PMID: 38614994 PMCID: PMC11016201 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-024-10908-1] [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: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/15/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study explores the relationship among commuting, musculoskeletal (MS) pain, and burnout. METHODS An observational and cross-sectional study was conducted at a medical university-affiliated hospital in Taichung, Taiwan in 2021. The two questionnaire was used and they included the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) and the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ). All participants were invited to complete the cross-sectional survey. A multiple linear regression was assessed correlations between commuting, MS pain, and burnout. RESULTS After excluding those with missing data, 1,615 healthcare workers were deemed valid as research participants. In multiple linear regression, commuting time longer than 50 min was associated with personal burnout (PB) in the presence of adjusted confounders; however, long commuting time was not associated with work-related burnout (WB). Furthermore, the choice of commuting method did not affect PB or WB. Notably, both neck and shoulder pain (NBSP) and ankle pain (BAP) increase the risk of PB and WB. The mediation analysis demonstrated that NBSP is a mediating factor, increasing the level of PB and WB for commuting times longer than 50 min. CONCLUSIONS Healthcare workers who commute for more than 50 min should be considered part of a high-risk group for burnout and musculoskeletal pain. They should also be provided with resources and programs focused on burnout prevention and MS pain relief.
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- Yong-Hsin Chen
- The Department of Health Policy and Management, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, 402, Taiwan
- Department of Public Health, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, 402, Taiwan
- Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, 402, Taiwan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, 402, Taiwan
- Nursing Department, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, 402, Taiwan
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- Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, 402, Taiwan
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- Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, 402, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, 402, Taiwan
- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, 402, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, 402, Taiwan.
- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, 402, Taiwan.
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Filipponi C, Pizzoli SFM, Masiero M, Cutica I, Pravettoni G. The Partial Mediator Role of Satisficing Decision-Making Style Between Trait Emotional Intelligence and Compassion Fatigue in Healthcare Professionals. Psychol Rep 2024; 127:868-886. [PMID: 36134764 DOI: 10.1177/00332941221129127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: Compassion fatigue (CF) represents a relevant issue for healthcare professionals. Currently, it is still unclear which psychological mechanism might lead to CF and which might protect workers from that. Decision-making styles, as well as emotional intelligence, might partially account for the presence of CF. Specifically, we hypothesized that a satisficing decision-making style would mediate the relationship between emotional intelligence and CF.Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted on physicians and nurses from Italian Medical Departments. Three self-reported questionnaires were administered to collect data in accordance with our aims. A mediation model with Structural Equation Modeling on the relationship between trait emotional intelligence (TEI) and CF through the maximizing decision-making style was performed.Results: We found a significant relationship between TEI and CF (β = -0.28, SE = 0.04, p < .001). The maximizing style partially mediated this relationship (β = -0.04, SE = 0.01, p < .001). Moreover, negative relationships were found between sex (male), working hours, sleep quality, and CF. Conversely, a positive relationship between age and CF was demonstrated.Conclusions: Being emotionally intelligent resulted as a protective factor for developing CF, while the decision-making styles shaped the risk of developing CF.
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- Chiara Filipponi
- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Italy
- Applied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Italy
- Applied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Italy
- Applied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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Muir KJ, Porat-Dahlerbruch J, Nikpour J, Leep-Lazar K, Lasater KB. Top Factors in Nurses Ending Health Care Employment Between 2018 and 2021. JAMA Netw Open 2024; 7:e244121. [PMID: 38592723 PMCID: PMC11004833 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.4121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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Importance The increase in new registered nurses is expected to outpace retirements, yet health care systems continue to struggle with recruiting and retaining nurses. Objective To examine the top contributing factors to nurses ending health care employment between 2018 and 2021 in New York and Illinois. Design, Setting, and Participants This cross-sectional study analyzed survey data (RN4CAST-NY/IL) from registered nurses in New York and Illinois from April 13 to June 22, 2021. Differences in contributing factors to ending health care employment are described by nurses' age, employment status, and prior setting of employment and through exemplar nurse quotes. Main Outcomes and Measures Nurses were asked to select all that apply from a list of contributing factors for ending health care employment, and the percentage of nurse respondents per contributing factor were reported. Results A total of 7887 nurses (mean [SD] age, 60.1 [12.9] years; 7372 [93%] female) who recently ended health care employment after a mean (SD) of 30.8 (15.1) years of experience were included in the study. Although planned retirement was the leading factor (3047 [39%]), nurses also cited burnout or emotional exhaustion (2039 [26%]), insufficient staffing (1687 [21%]), and family obligations (1456 [18%]) as other top contributing factors. Among retired nurses, 2022 (41%) ended health care employment for reasons other than planned retirement, including burnout or emotional exhaustion (1099 [22%]) and insufficient staffing (888 [18%]). The age distribution of nurses not employed in health care was similar to that of nurses currently employed in health care, suggesting that a demographically similar, already existing supply of nurses could be attracted back into health care employment. Conclusions and Relevance In this cross-sectional study, nurses primarily ended health care employment due to systemic features of their employer. Reducing and preventing burnout, improving nurse staffing levels, and supporting nurses' work-life balance (eg, childcare needs, weekday schedules, and shorter shift lengths) are within the scope of employers and may improve nurse retention.
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- K. Jane Muir
- Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research, School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
- The Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
- National Clinician Scholars Program, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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- Department of Acute and Tertiary Care, School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research, School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
- The Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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- Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research, School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
- The Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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Alameri RA, Almulla HA, Al Swyan AH, Hammad SS. Sleep quality and fatigue among nurses working in high-acuity clinical settings in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study. BMC Nurs 2024; 23:51. [PMID: 38238714 PMCID: PMC10795399 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-023-01693-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Poor sleep quality is prevalent among nurses worldwide. Around two-thirds of nurses doing shift work are known to experience sleep problems and fatigue. Fatigue and sleep problems are linked to poor performance, impaired alertness, injuries, chronic diseases, compromised healthcare quality, and medical errors, all of which detrimentally impact nurses and threaten patients' safety. This area of research has received insufficient attention in Saudi Arabia; therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the levels of sleep quality and perceived fatigue and their association among nurses working in acute care settings in comprehensive hospitals in Saudi Arabia. METHODS A descriptive cross-sectional study using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and Chalder Fatigue Scale. Data was obtained via an online questionnaire that was distributed to nurses using the QuestionPro platform through hospital administrators, social media (WhatsApp), and personal contact. RESULTS A total of 173 nurses completed the online survey. Most participants reported poor sleep quality (n = 127, 73.4%) and severe perceived fatigue (n = 156, 90.2%). Furthermore, the study revealed a significant correlation between the overall sleep disturbance and fatigue global scores (r = 0.57, P < 0.001), indicating that poor sleep quality was significantly associated with higher fatigue levels among the study sample. CONCLUSIONS The current study found a significant association between sleep quality and severe fatigue in nurses working in high acute care settings in Saudi Arabia. It is very clear from the results that nurses are experiencing poor sleep and severe fatigue, which in turn, will negatively impact the nurse's quality of life and patient safety.
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- Rana Ali Alameri
- Fundamentals of Nursing Department, College of Nursing, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, King Faisal University, King Faisal Rd, Dammam, 34212, Saudi Arabia.
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- Fundamentals of Nursing Department, College of Nursing, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, King Faisal University, King Faisal Rd, Dammam, 34212, Saudi Arabia
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- Fundamentals of Nursing Department, College of Nursing, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, King Faisal University, King Faisal Rd, Dammam, 34212, Saudi Arabia
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- Fundamentals of Nursing Department, College of Nursing, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, King Faisal University, King Faisal Rd, Dammam, 34212, Saudi Arabia
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Rigas N, Kyritsis Z, Dagla M, Soldatou A, Orovou E, Tzitiridou-Chatzopoulou M, Eskitzis P, Antoniou E. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms among Pediatric Healthcare Workers. NURSING REPORTS 2024; 14:115-127. [PMID: 38251188 PMCID: PMC10801477 DOI: 10.3390/nursrep14010010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Revised: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms related to work in pediatric departments aremajor public health problems, as they directly affect health organizations, healthcare workers, and, due to the poor quality of care, the patients as well. The post-traumatic symptoms that a healthcare worker may experience are related to intrusion, avoidance, negative changes in cognition and mood, and changes in arousal and reactivity. The aim of the present investigation was to identify risk factors that contribute to the development of PTSD in pediatric healthcare workers, in order to implement necessary workplace measures. A sample of four hundred and forty-five pediatric workers at seven Greek public hospitals consented to participate in the survey. Socio-demographic data and a post-traumatic checklist (5th edition) were used to diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder. According to the results, risk factors for the development of post-traumatic symptoms include medical or nursing errors, threats to a child's life, and incidents of workplace bullying. More specifically, 25.2% of the participants had a provisional PTSD diagnosis, 72.8%of the sample experienced an incident involving a medical or nursing error in their workplace related to the treatment or care of a child, 56% experienced an incident involving a child's death or a threat to a child's life due to a serious illness or injury, and 55.5% experienced an incident of workplace bullying. In addition, it was found that having a university-level education, master's, or PhD, working in a circular shift, being assigned to a department by management rather than the worker, and dissatisfaction with salary were associated with post-traumatic stress disorder. The high rates of PTSD symptoms among participants highlight the need for prevention and management measures to protect and support the mental health of workers in pediatric departments. We propose frequent evaluations of the mental health of employees, more time for rest, incentives for professional development, utilization of their specializations and specialties, support from mental health specialists when symptoms are diagnosed, and the option for employees to change departments if they wish or if they show symptoms of mental trauma.
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- Nikolaos Rigas
- Department of Midwifery, University of West Attica, 12243 Athens, Greece; (M.D.); (E.A.)
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- Department of Mathematics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- Department of Midwifery, University of West Attica, 12243 Athens, Greece; (M.D.); (E.A.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15772 Athens, Greece;
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- Department of Midwifery, University of Western Macedonia, 50200 Ptolemaida, Greece; (E.O.); (M.T.-C.); (P.E.)
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- Department of Midwifery, University of Western Macedonia, 50200 Ptolemaida, Greece; (E.O.); (M.T.-C.); (P.E.)
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- Department of Midwifery, University of West Attica, 12243 Athens, Greece; (M.D.); (E.A.)
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Park S, Meischke H, Lim S. Effect of Mandatory and Voluntary Overtime Hours on Stress Among 9-1-1 Telecommunicators. Workplace Health Saf 2024; 72:21-29. [PMID: 37873622 DOI: 10.1177/21650799231202794] [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: 10/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND 9-1-1 telecommunicators are frequently exposed to indirect traumatic events that impact their mental and physical health and are often required to work overtime with rotating shifts. Previous studies reported various harmful effects of overtime on the health and well-being of workers, such as musculoskeletal injuries, burnout, low job satisfaction, fatigue, and intent to leave. However, there is limited research on the impact of overtime hours on 9-1-1 telecommunicators' stress symptoms, especially mandatory overtime hours. This study aimed to examine the relationship between overtime hours-mandatory and voluntary-and the level of stress symptoms among 9-1-1 telecommunicators. METHODS We used secondary data from the surveys of the "Multi-tasking to hyper-tasking: Investigating the impact of Next Generation 9-1-1" study for analysis. Linear mixed-effects regression was applied to examine the association of overtime hours with the stress level. RESULTS Of the 403 participants, 47.6% reported that they were required to work mandatory overtime, and the mean mandatory overtime was 7.51 (SD = 12.78) hours in the past month. 58.3% reported working voluntary overtime, and the mean voluntary overtime was 11.63 (SD = 17.48) hours. This study found that mandatory overtime hours were associated with an increase in self-reported stress symptoms (β = 0.30, p = .002), whereas no significant association was found between voluntary overtime and the level of stress symptoms (β = -0.01, p = .885). CONCLUSION/APPLICATION TO PRACTICE Study results highlight the importance of reducing mandatory overtime in call centers as one possible strategy for reducing stress levels among this critical workforce.
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- Department of Health Systems and Population Health, School of Public Health, University of Washington
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- School of Nursing, University of Washington
- Department of Nursing, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital
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Rainbow JG, Dudding KM, Bethel C, Norton A, Platt C, Vyas PK, Slebodnik M. Work-Related Health Conditions Among American Nurses: A Scoping Review. SAGE Open Nurs 2024; 10:23779608241257026. [PMID: 38784646 PMCID: PMC11113033 DOI: 10.1177/23779608241257026] [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: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Background Working in the nursing profession is hazardous, and nurses report poor health. Risk factors associated with poor health outcomes have been documented. However, the extent of literature exploring the prevalence of health conditions among American nurses that may be attributable to their work has not been examined. Method A scoping review following the Joanna Briggs Institute recommendations was conducted of peer-reviewed quantitative studies to answer the question: What are health conditions experienced by American nurses that may be attributable to their work as nurses? Results Thirty articles met the inclusion criteria. Due to the methods used in many articles, studies of the prevalence of health conditions among the nursing population were lacking. Health conditions studied broke into six categories: (a) work-related injuries and hazards; (b) unhealthy lifestyles; (c) mental health conditions; (d) burnout; (e) fatigue, sleep, and migraines; and (f) reproductive health. The role of work in the health conditions studied varied from an immediate impact on health (e.g., a needlestick or injury) to a cumulative impact (e.g., scheduling or workplace demands). Within the work demands, the physical environment; physical, emotional, and cognitive demands of work; and shiftwork were all frequently identified as antecedents that could be further explored and addressed to improve nurse health. Conclusions Healthcare systems should seek to address the hazards and exposures that may be linked to health conditions in the nursing workforce. Understanding and mitigating the impact of the pandemic and nursing work on the workforce's health is crucial to the solvency of the workforce. Occupational health practitioners should assess for workplace hazards and exposures.
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- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Harrisburg, PA, USA
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- University of Arizona College of Nursing, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- University of Arizona College of Nursing, Tucson, AZ, USA
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Kohnen D, De Witte H, Schaufeli WB, Dello S, Bruyneel L, Sermeus W. What makes nurses flourish at work? How the perceived clinical work environment relates to nurse motivation and well-being: A cross-sectional study. Int J Nurs Stud 2023; 148:104567. [PMID: 37837704 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2023.104567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Literature shows that the work environment is a main determinant of nurses' well-being and psychological strain; yet, the (psychological) mechanisms underlying this relationship remain understudied. OBJECTIVE This study explored the underlying (psychological) mechanisms (why) and boundary conditions (when) by which characteristics present in the clinical work environment influence nurses' well-being. We investigated the mediating role of intrinsic motivation in the relationship of job demands and job resources with burnout vs. work engagement. In addition, we examined if job resources strengthen the relationship of job demands with intrinsic motivation and burnout. DESIGN A cross-sectional survey study. SETTING(S) General acute care hospitals in Belgium (n = 14). PARTICIPANTS Direct care nurses (n = 1729). METHODS Data were collected by means of online questionnaires between October 2020 and July 2021. Study variables included burnout, work engagement, intrinsic motivation and a set of different job demands (workload, role conflicts, emotional demands, red tape) and job resources (performance feedback, autonomy, skill use, opportunity for growth, and value congruence). All variables were obtained using self-report measures. The central hypotheses were tested using structural equation modeling. RESULTS Job resources appeared to be a crucial factor for nurses' health showing positive associations with work motivation (β = 0.513) and work engagement (β = 0.462) and negative associations with burnout (β = -0.216). Job demands remained an essential factor that harms psychological health and is associated with increased burnout (β = 0.489). Our results confirmed that intrinsic motivation mediated the relationship of job resources with work engagement (β = 0.170) and burnout (β = -0.135). In addition, job resources moderated the relationship of job demands with burnout (β = -0.039). Against our expectations, we found no associations between job demands and intrinsic motivation or a moderation effect of job resources on the respective relationship. CONCLUSIONS A highly demanding work environment can be a source of significant stress which may put nurses' health at severe risk. Nurses who perceive sufficient job resources such as feedback, autonomy and opportunities for growth and development, are likely to feel intrinsically motivated at work. In addition, it will foster their work engagement and prevent them from burning out, particularly when job demands are high. REGISTRATION The study described herein is funded under the European Union's Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation program from 2020 to 2023 (Grant Agreement 848031). The protocol of Magnet4Europe is registered in the ISRCTN registry (ISRCTN10196901). TWEETABLE ABSTRACT Providing nurses with sufficient resources will not only increase their motivation and engagement at work but also reduce their feelings of burnout.
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- Dorothea Kohnen
- Research Group Work, Organizational, and Personnel Psychology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; KU Leuven Institute for Healthcare Policy, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
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- Research Group Work, Organizational, and Personnel Psychology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Optentia Research Unit, North-West University, South Africa
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- Research Group Work, Organizational, and Personnel Psychology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Department of Psychology, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands. https://twitter.com/WilmarSchaufeli
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- KU Leuven Institute for Healthcare Policy, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- KU Leuven Institute for Healthcare Policy, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- KU Leuven Institute for Healthcare Policy, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Nenadovic A, Radovanovic S, Joksimovic S, Gavrilovic J, Sorak M, Spasic M, Djonovic N, Vasiljevic D, Stajic D, Djordjevic G, Djordjevic O, Vuckovic-Filipovic J, Zivkovic Zaric R, Sekulic M. Burnout syndrome among medical nurse-technicians in intensive care units in cardiovascular surgery. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1287756. [PMID: 38045960 PMCID: PMC10691252 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1287756] [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: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023] Open
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Background Healthcare workers in intensive care units work under specifically hard conditions compared to healthcare workers who work under regular clinical conditions. In this sense, the research aims at assessing the level of burnout symptomatology among nurse technicians working in intensive care units for cardiovascular surgery and to compare those burnout levels with those recorded for medical technicians working under regular clinical conditions. Method The research was designed as a cross-sectional study. The sample consisted of nurse technicians working in intensive care units specializing in cardiovascular surgery (70 participants) and nurse technicians working under regular clinical conditions (70 participants) at the Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases "Dedinje," Belgrade, Serbia. To evaluate the manifestation of burnout syndrome at work, the analysis uses the Serbian version of the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey (MBI-HSS). Results To examine the variances in the average sub-scores for burnout within two groups of medical technicians, the study used Two Independent Samples T-test. The statistically noteworthy differentiation was ascertained for emotional exhaustion and personal accomplishment, but this does not hold true for depersonalization. However, the mean score values across the different burnout levels (low, moderate, high) are similar in two cohorts of respondents (p > 0.05). Conclusion This study will serve as an impetus for a policy reform focused on ameliorating working conditions and improving healthcare workers' satisfaction and overall healthcare quality.
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- Aleksandar Nenadovic
- Clinic for Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases Dedinje, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Social Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
- Center for Harm Reduction of Biological and Chemical Hazards, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Surgical Oncology Clinic, Institute for Oncology and Radiology of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Hygiene and Ecology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Hygiene and Ecology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Hygiene and Ecology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Hygiene and Ecology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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Alotaibi K. Barriers to conducting and publishing research among nursing faculty members at Shaqra University, Saudi Arabia: A qualitative study. Nurs Open 2023; 10:7048-7057. [PMID: 37563747 PMCID: PMC10495709 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1963] [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: 03/25/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023] Open
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AIM To identify barriers to conducting and publishing research among nursing faculty members at Shaqra University, Saudi Arabia. DESIGN A qualitative descriptive design was used. METHODS This qualitative descriptive study was conducted on 12 nursing faculty members from two nursing colleges at Shaqra University, a public university located in Riyadh region, SA, under the supervision of the Ministry of Education. Data were collected between September and October 2021 using semi-structured interviews and analysed thematically using content analysis. RESULTS Three themes emerged in the study, namely (I) individual/personal barrier, (II) institutional barrier and (III) external factors. Barriers to conducting and publishing research included lack of time due to a high teaching load and lack of administrative and financial support. The present findings suggest that nursing faculty members in SA are facing many barriers hindering them from carrying out and publishing research activities. Such barriers need to be urgently addressed through different strategies, including allocating facilities and funds for research, motivating faculty members towards research, and ongoing education and training on research.
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- Khalaf Alotaibi
- Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical SciencesShaqra UniversityAl‐DawadmiSaudi Arabia
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Vanneman MW, Thuraiappah M, Feinstein I, Fielding-Singh V, Peterson A, Kronenberg S, Angst MS, Aghaeepour N. Variability and relative contribution of surgeon- and anesthesia-specific time components to total procedural time in cardiac surgery. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2023:S0022-5223(23)00676-1. [PMID: 37574007 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2023.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2022] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Decreasing variability in time-intensive tasks during cardiac surgery may reduce total procedural time, lower costs, reduce clinician burnout, and improve patient access. The relative contribution and variability of surgeon control time (SCT) and anesthesia control time (ACT) to total procedural time is unknown. METHODS A total of 669 patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery were enrolled. Using linear regression, we estimated adjusted SCTs and ACTs, controlling for patient and procedural covariates. The primary endpoint compared overall SCTs and ACTs. The secondary endpoint compared the variability in adjusted SCTs and ACTs. Sensitivity analyses quantified the relative importance of the specific surgeon and anesthesiologist in the adjusted linear models. RESULTS The median SCT was 4.1 hours (interquartile range [IQR], 3.4-4.9 hours) compared to a median ACT of 1.0 hours (IQR, 0.8-1.2 hours; P < .001). Using linear regression, the variability in adjusted SCT among surgeons (range, 1.8 hours) was 3.5-fold greater than the variability in adjusted ACT among anesthesiologists (range, 0.5 hour; P < .001). The specific surgeon and anesthesiologist accounted for 50% of the explanatory power of the predictive model (P < .001). CONCLUSIONS SCT variability is significantly greater than ACT variability and is strongly associated with the surgeon performing the procedure. Although these results suggest that SCT variability is an attractive operational target, further studies are needed to determine practitioner specific and modifiable attributes to reduce variability and improve efficiency.
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- Matthew William Vanneman
- Division of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Anesthesia, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, Calif.
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- Division of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Anesthesia, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, Calif
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- Division of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Anesthesia, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, Calif
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- Division of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Anesthesia, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, Calif
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- Division of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Anesthesia, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, Calif
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- Department of Cardiovascular Health Quality, Stanford Healthcare, Stanford, Calif
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- Division of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Anesthesia, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, Calif
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- Division of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Anesthesia, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, Calif; Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, Calif
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Arıkan A, Esenay FI. Missed nursing care in pediatric emergency departments in Turkey: A cross-sectional study. Appl Nurs Res 2023; 72:151699. [PMID: 37423683 DOI: 10.1016/j.apnr.2023.151699] [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: 07/02/2022] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVE A pediatric emergency department deals with a vast number of patients and a high load of emergent/high-priority healthcare practices. Therefore, at times, it is possible to experience missed nursing care in this department. This study aims to ascertain the types of and reasons for missed nursing care cases in pediatric emergency departments in Turkey. METHOD This is a cross-sectional survey study. Survey data were collected from 155 nurses using the "Introductory Information Form" and the "MISSCARE-Pediatric Emergency Department Survey." RESULTS Gastrostomy care, colostomy care, tracheotomy care, and teaching about hospital discharge were the care practices most often missed. The volume of patients, urgent patient situations, an inadequate number of nurses in charge, too many inexperienced nurses in the department, and assignment of work outside the scope of the job are the main reasons for missed care. CONCLUSION Pediatric emergency department patients experience missed nursing care and nurses should be supported more in order for them to provide efficient care to children.
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- Aylin Arıkan
- Graduate Schools of Health Sciences at Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Department of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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Steffey MA, Scharf VF, Risselada M, Buote NJ, Griffon D, Winter AL, Zamprogno H. A narrative review of occupational scheduling that impacts fatigue and recovery relevant to veterinarian well-being. THE CANADIAN VETERINARY JOURNAL = LA REVUE VETERINAIRE CANADIENNE 2023; 64:674-683. [PMID: 37397701 PMCID: PMC10286151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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Background Sleep insufficiency is a worldwide affliction with serious implications for mental and physical health. Occupational factors play a large role in determining sleep habits. Healthcare workers are particularly susceptible to job-mediated sleep insufficiency and inadequate rest in general. Little is published on sleep practices among veterinarians, and overall recognition of the impacts of inadequate rest within the veterinary profession is poor. Objectives and procedures This review describes occupational factors affecting sufficiency of rest and recovery, reviews veterinary-specific and relevant adjacent literature pertaining to sleep patterns, and discusses potential solutions for addressing occupational schedules contributing to sleep insufficiency and inadequate rest. Online databases were searched to extract contemporary literature pertaining to sleep, insufficient rest, and occupational factors, with a focus on veterinary medicine and other healthcare sectors. Results Occupational factors leading to inadequate rest among healthcare workers include excessive workloads, extended workdays, cumulative days of heavy work hours, and after-hours on-call duty. These factors are prevalent within the veterinary profession and may contribute to widespread insufficient rest and the resulting negative impacts on health and well-being among veterinarians. Conclusion and clinical relevance Sufficient sleep quantity and quality are critical to physical and mental health and are negatively affected by many aspects of the veterinary profession. Critical review of current strategies employed in clinical practice is essential to promote professional fulfillment, health, and well-being among veterinarians.
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- Michele A Steffey
- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California - Davis, 1 Shields Avenue, Davis, California 95616, USA (Steffey); Department of Clinical Sciences, North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, 1060 William Moore Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607, USA (Scharf ); Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, 625 Harrison Street, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, USA (Risselada); Department of Clinical Sciences, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 930 Campus Road, Ithaca, New York 14853, USA (Buote); College of Veterinary Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, 309 East Second Street, Pomona, California 91766, USA (Griffon); Merck Manuals Department, Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Rahway, New Jersey 07065, USA (Winter); Surgery Department, Evidensia Oslo Dyresykehus, Ensjøveien 14, 0655, Oslo, Norway (Zamprogno)
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- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California - Davis, 1 Shields Avenue, Davis, California 95616, USA (Steffey); Department of Clinical Sciences, North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, 1060 William Moore Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607, USA (Scharf ); Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, 625 Harrison Street, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, USA (Risselada); Department of Clinical Sciences, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 930 Campus Road, Ithaca, New York 14853, USA (Buote); College of Veterinary Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, 309 East Second Street, Pomona, California 91766, USA (Griffon); Merck Manuals Department, Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Rahway, New Jersey 07065, USA (Winter); Surgery Department, Evidensia Oslo Dyresykehus, Ensjøveien 14, 0655, Oslo, Norway (Zamprogno)
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- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California - Davis, 1 Shields Avenue, Davis, California 95616, USA (Steffey); Department of Clinical Sciences, North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, 1060 William Moore Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607, USA (Scharf ); Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, 625 Harrison Street, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, USA (Risselada); Department of Clinical Sciences, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 930 Campus Road, Ithaca, New York 14853, USA (Buote); College of Veterinary Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, 309 East Second Street, Pomona, California 91766, USA (Griffon); Merck Manuals Department, Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Rahway, New Jersey 07065, USA (Winter); Surgery Department, Evidensia Oslo Dyresykehus, Ensjøveien 14, 0655, Oslo, Norway (Zamprogno)
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- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California - Davis, 1 Shields Avenue, Davis, California 95616, USA (Steffey); Department of Clinical Sciences, North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, 1060 William Moore Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607, USA (Scharf ); Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, 625 Harrison Street, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, USA (Risselada); Department of Clinical Sciences, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 930 Campus Road, Ithaca, New York 14853, USA (Buote); College of Veterinary Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, 309 East Second Street, Pomona, California 91766, USA (Griffon); Merck Manuals Department, Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Rahway, New Jersey 07065, USA (Winter); Surgery Department, Evidensia Oslo Dyresykehus, Ensjøveien 14, 0655, Oslo, Norway (Zamprogno)
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- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California - Davis, 1 Shields Avenue, Davis, California 95616, USA (Steffey); Department of Clinical Sciences, North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, 1060 William Moore Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607, USA (Scharf ); Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, 625 Harrison Street, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, USA (Risselada); Department of Clinical Sciences, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 930 Campus Road, Ithaca, New York 14853, USA (Buote); College of Veterinary Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, 309 East Second Street, Pomona, California 91766, USA (Griffon); Merck Manuals Department, Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Rahway, New Jersey 07065, USA (Winter); Surgery Department, Evidensia Oslo Dyresykehus, Ensjøveien 14, 0655, Oslo, Norway (Zamprogno)
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- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California - Davis, 1 Shields Avenue, Davis, California 95616, USA (Steffey); Department of Clinical Sciences, North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, 1060 William Moore Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607, USA (Scharf ); Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, 625 Harrison Street, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, USA (Risselada); Department of Clinical Sciences, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 930 Campus Road, Ithaca, New York 14853, USA (Buote); College of Veterinary Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, 309 East Second Street, Pomona, California 91766, USA (Griffon); Merck Manuals Department, Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Rahway, New Jersey 07065, USA (Winter); Surgery Department, Evidensia Oslo Dyresykehus, Ensjøveien 14, 0655, Oslo, Norway (Zamprogno)
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- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California - Davis, 1 Shields Avenue, Davis, California 95616, USA (Steffey); Department of Clinical Sciences, North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, 1060 William Moore Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607, USA (Scharf ); Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, 625 Harrison Street, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, USA (Risselada); Department of Clinical Sciences, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 930 Campus Road, Ithaca, New York 14853, USA (Buote); College of Veterinary Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, 309 East Second Street, Pomona, California 91766, USA (Griffon); Merck Manuals Department, Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Rahway, New Jersey 07065, USA (Winter); Surgery Department, Evidensia Oslo Dyresykehus, Ensjøveien 14, 0655, Oslo, Norway (Zamprogno)
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Lee D, Halleck J, Lee H. The Impact of Union Membership on Nursing Turnover and Job Satisfaction. J Nurs Adm 2023; 53:353-360. [PMID: 37219886 DOI: 10.1097/nna.0000000000001296] [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: 05/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The present study examines the scope of nursing unions and the relationship with turnover and job satisfaction among RNs. BACKGROUND There is no recent empirical literature documenting evidence on workplace performance measures (turnover and job satisfaction) among unionized nurses at the national level. METHODS This cross-sectional study analyzed secondary data (n = 43 960), the 2018 National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses. RESULTS Approximately 16% of the sample reported being represented by labor unions. The overall nursing turnover rate for the sample was 12.8%. Unionized nurses were less likely than their counterparts to report turnover (mean, 10.9% vs 13.16%; P = 0.02) and less job satisfaction (mean, 3.20 vs 3.28). Union nurses were more likely than nonunion nurses to be male (12.72% vs 9.46%; P = 0.0004), minorities (37.65% vs 25.67%, P < 0.001), be employed in hospital settings (70.1% vs 57.9%, P = 0.001), but report fewer hours of work per week (mean, 36.73 vs 37.66; P = 0.003). Regression results revealed a positive association between union status and nursing turnover (odds ratio, 0.83; P < 0.05), whereas union status was inversely associated with job satisfaction (B = -0.13, P < 0.001) after adjusting for age, gender, race/ethnicity, care coordination time per week, weekly hours of work, and employment settings. CONCLUSION Overall, job satisfaction was high among all nurses, regardless of union membership. However, when comparing specifically union and nonunion members, unionized nurses were less likely to report turnover, but were more likely to experience job dissatisfaction.
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- Doohee Lee
- Author Affiliations: Professor (Dr Lee), Department of Management and HCA, Lewis College of Business, Marshall University, South Charleston, West Virginia; Assistant Professor (Dr Halleck), Department of Management and Healthcare Administration, Lewis College of Business, Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia; and Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Ms Lee), Loudon Pediatric Associates, Leesburg, Virginia
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Dall’Ora C, Ejebu OZ, Ball J, Griffiths P. Shift work characteristics and burnout among nurses: cross-sectional survey. Occup Med (Lond) 2023; 73:199-204. [PMID: 37130349 PMCID: PMC10195190 DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqad046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Nurses working long shifts (≥12 h) experience higher levels of burnout. Yet other shift characteristics, including fixed versus rotating night work, weekly hours and breaks have not been considered. Choice over shift length may moderate the relationship; however, this has not been tested. AIMS To examine the association between shift work characteristics and burnout and exhaustion, and whether choice over shift length influences burnout and exhaustion. METHODS Cross-sectional online survey of nursing staff working in the UK and Ireland. We recruited two large National Health Service Trusts, through trade union membership, online/print nursing magazines and social media. We assessed associations using both univariable and multivariable generalized linear models. RESULTS We had 873 valid responses. Reports of inadequate staffing levels (odds ratio [OR] = 2.84; 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.08-3.90) and less choice over shift length (OR = 0.20; 95% CI 0.06-0.54) were associated with higher burnout in multivariable models. Similar associations were found for exhaustion, where rarely or never taking breaks was also a predictor (OR = 1.61; 95% CI 1.05-2.52). Nurses who worked long shifts had less choice than those working shifts of 8 h or less (66% of 12-h shift nurses versus 44% 8-h shift nurses reporting having no choice), but choice did not moderate the relationship between shift length and burnout and exhaustion. CONCLUSIONS The relationship between long shifts and increased burnout reported previously might have arisen from a lack of choice for those staff working long shifts. Whether limited choice for staff is intrinsically linked to long shifts is unclear.
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- C Dall’Ora
- School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
- National Institute for Health Research Applied Research Collaboration, Wessex SO16 7NP, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
- National Institute for Health Research Applied Research Collaboration, Wessex SO16 7NP, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
- National Institute for Health Research Applied Research Collaboration, Wessex SO16 7NP, UK
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Cheng H, Liu G, Yang J, Wang Q, Yang H. Shift work disorder, mental health and burnout among nurses: A cross-sectional study. Nurs Open 2023; 10:2611-2620. [PMID: 36539975 PMCID: PMC10006599 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1521] [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: 01/22/2021] [Revised: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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AIM The aim of the study was to examine the relationships among nurses' shift work disorder, mental health and burnout to inform efforts to alleviate shift work disorder. DESIGN This cross-sectional study was conducted in China using a web-based platform for questionnaire. METHODS The study was comprised of a convenience sample of 1,268 Registered Nurses from 21 public hospitals in mainland China from June 2019-July 2019. Participants completed a web-based survey designed to collect demographic and other self-reported data. An independent sample t test and Pearson correlation were performed to analyse the relationship between shift work disorder, mental health and burnout. RESULTS The vast majority (98.2%) of the participants were women between the ages of 20-59 years. The participants exhibited a higher incidence of mental health problems (58.1%) and burnout (65.5%) and those with shift work disorder exhibited a higher risk of mental health problems and burnout than those who did not have shift work disorder. Our research demonstrated that shift work disorder, combined with other variables, accounted for 40.5% of the variance in mental health (R2 = .405, adjusted R2 = .401, F = 107.214, p < .001) and 36.5% in burnout (R2 = .365, adjusted R2 = .361, F = 90.323, p < .001). Moreover, burnout negatively regulated the relationship between shift work disorder and mental health. CONCLUSION High-risk nurses with shift work disorder were at a much higher risk of mental health problems and burnout.
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- Hui Cheng
- Nursing College of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Nursing, The People's Hospital of Bishan District, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Nursing, The People's Hospital of Bishan District, Chongqing, China
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- Nursing College of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Nursing College of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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An integrative review of 21 studies found mixed results on the associations of work schedule and nurse fatigue. Suggestions for nurse leaders include monitoring fatigue in shift workers, ensuring supportive work design, promoting a healthy lifestyle, and implementing scheduling interventions.
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- Melita Peršolja
- Melita Peršolja is an associate professor, Vipava Unit of Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Primorska, Slovenia
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Kepros J, Haag S, Lewandowski K, Bauer F, Ali H, Markowski H, Green D, Najafi K, Sheppard T. Shift Length and Shift Length Preference Among Acute Care Surgeons. Am Surg 2023; 89:372-378. [PMID: 34111971 DOI: 10.1177/00031348211025752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Work hour restrictions have been imposed by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education since 2003 for medical trainees. Many acute care surgeons currently work longer shifts but their preferred shift length is not known. METHODS The purpose of this study was to characterize the distribution of the current shift length among trauma and acute care surgeons and to identify the surgeons' preference for shift length. Data collection included a questionnaire with a national administration. Frequencies and percentages are reported for categorical variables and medians and means with SDs are reported for continuous variables. A chi-square test of independence was performed to examine the relation between call shift choice and trauma center level (level 1 and level II), age, and gender. RESULTS Data from 301 surgeons in 42 states included high-level trauma centers. Assuming the number of trauma surgeons in the United States is 4129, a sample of 301 gives the survey a 5% margin of error. The median age was 43 years (M = 46, SD = 9.44) and 33% were female. Currently, only 23.3% of acute care surgeons work a 12-hour shift, although 72% prefer the shorter shift. The preference for shorter shifts was statistically significant. There was no significant difference between call shift length preference and trauma center level, age, or gender. CONCLUSION Most surgeons currently work longer than 12-hour shifts. Yet, there was a preference for 12-hour shifts indicating there is a gap between current and preferred shift length. These findings have the potential to substantially impact staffing models.
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- John Kepros
- 419963HonorHealth, Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
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- 419963HonorHealth, Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
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- 419963HonorHealth, Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
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- 419963HonorHealth, Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
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- 419963HonorHealth, Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
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- 419963HonorHealth, Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
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- 419963HonorHealth, Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
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- 419963HonorHealth, Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
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- 419963HonorHealth, Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
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Palma MA, Zhang P, Cornell K, Salois M, Bain B, Neill C. The unintended detrimental effects of pursuing a professional vocation: The case of veterinarians. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0284583. [PMID: 37163563 PMCID: PMC10171692 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0284583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023] Open
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Pursuing one's life calling can be personally fulfilling and professionally rewarding, but it also requires sacrifice. We provide evidence of a strong vocational drive using veterinary students as a case study and find that they willingly contribute higher monetary donations for helping animals relative to students in other fields. We also find a significant reduction in the cognitive performance of veterinarian students when exposed to an animal-in-need manipulation. The performance of non-veterinary students in the cognitive task is unaffected by the manipulation. Our results highlight the need for programs to address the economic, financial, and mental health well-being of students and professionals to promote sustainable vocational career commitment. "You owe it to all of us to get on with what you're good at." W.H. Auden.
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- Marco A Palma
- Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States of America
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- Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, United States of America
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- Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States of America
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- Veterinary Study Groups, Johns Creek, GA, United States of America
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- American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers, New York, NY, United States of America
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- Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States of America
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Bae SH. Association of Work Schedules With Nurse Turnover: A Cross-Sectional National Study. Int J Public Health 2023; 68:1605732. [PMID: 37168137 PMCID: PMC10164927 DOI: 10.3389/ijph.2023.1605732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023] Open
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Objective: To examine the relationship of work schedules with nurse turnover across various work settings. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was used with data collected from 17,046 nurses who participated in the 2018 National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses in the U.S. Multivariate logistic regression was used to examine the effects of work hours and overtime on nurse turnover. Results: Longer weekly work hours increased nurse turnover (OR = 1.104, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.006-1.023). A non-linear relationship was observed between overtime and turnover. Compared with nurses with no overtime, the turnover for nurses working 1-11 h overtime per week decreased (OR = 0.893, 95% CI = 0.798-0.999). When nurses worked ≥12 h, turnover increased (OR = 1.260, 95% CI = 1.028-1.545). Earning from the primary nursing position decreased turnover among nurses working in hospitals, other inpatient settings, and clinics. Job satisfaction decreased turnover. Conclusion: To prevent nurse turnover, it is important to monitor and regulate nurses' working hours at institutional and government levels. Government support and policy implementations can help prevent turnover.
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Wang P, Tang YL, Chen Y, He Y, Li L, Han X, Liu Y, Liu T, Liu H, Jiang F, Zhu J. Mental health status of mental health nurses in China: Results from a national survey. J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs 2022; 30:547-557. [PMID: 36577690 DOI: 10.1111/jpm.12893] [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: 05/06/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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INTRODUCTION It has been acknowledged in China that actions should be taken immediately to ease the critical shortage of psychiatric nurses. However, with national data lacking, little is known about nurses' mental health status. AIM To evaluate psychiatric nurses' mental health status by measuring their burnout, depression, anxiety and stress. METHODS All psychiatric nurses in the 41 selected hospitals in China were invited to participate in the survey. The Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Service Survey and Depression Anxiety Stress Scale were used to assess variables of interest. RESULTS 38.6% of psychiatric nurses met the criteria for burnout. The rates of depression, anxiety and stress were 26.3%, 36.4% and 12.5%, respectively. It was found that workplace region, educational level, working years, longer working hours and night shifts were associated with risk of burnout and DASS. CONCLUSIONS More than a quarter of psychiatric nurses are suffering from burnout, depression or anxiety in China. Policymakers and hospital administrators should design a flexible schedule and restrict working hours for psychiatric nurses to achieve work-life balance. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE The study informs policymakers and administrators on addressing the nursing shortage by identifying nurses immersed in negative emotions and preventing mental health problems.
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- Peicheng Wang
- Vanke School of Public Health, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.,School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Mental Health Service Line, Atlanta VA Medical Center, Decatur, Georgia, USA.,Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship Program, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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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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- Institute for Hospital Management of Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, China
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- School of Public Health and Emergency Management, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- School of Health Policy and Management, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Master of Public Administration in Hospital Management, Institute for Hospital Management of Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Chaohu Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- School of International and Public Affairs, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.,Institute of Healthy Yangtze River Delta, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 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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Diño MJS, Bracero PJB, Buencamino A, Cajayon S, Catajan MWQ, De Leon MLL, Gregorio JEA, Lucelo PAA, Odon BCCP, Palma JAF, Rosado RRC, Taboada MPD, Uayan ML. 'Should I stay or should I go?': A mixed methods study on nurse retention during challenging times. BELITUNG NURSING JOURNAL 2022; 8:481-490. [PMID: 37554232 PMCID: PMC10405664 DOI: 10.33546/bnj.2327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Revised: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 08/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The World Health Organization estimates that between 80,000 and 180,000 medical personnel perished as a result of COVID-19. Although studies about nurses' organizational commitment during the COVID-19 pandemic have been conducted, the sources of motivations and resilience strategies of nurses in providing a quality healthcare service amidst the COVID-19 pandemic have yet to be explored. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate how motivation and resilience influence nurses to serve and cater to patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS A sequential exploratory mixed approach was used in this study between July and August 2022. The Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC-10), Work Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivations scale (WEIMS), and Garbee and Killacky's Intent to Stay Scale (GKISS) were used to measure resilience, motivation, and intention to stay, among 50 nurses within Metro Manila. Quantitative data were analyzed using quantile regression, while qualitative data from eight participants were analyzed using thematic analysis. RESULTS The majority of the nurses were working 12 hours and above (52%) and earning a bi-weekly income of PHP 15,001 to 20,000 (96%). The GKISS scores of most respondents indicated their likelihood of remaining in their current profession was moderately low (Mdn = 12.5; IQR = 12-14). It was also found that there was no sufficient statistical evidence to conclude that intention to stay was associated with resilience (p = 0.914) and work motivation (p = 0.560). The qualitative strand of this study explored the significant influences of motivation, resilience strategies, and sources of intention to stay among Filipino nurses while facing the COVID-19 pandemic. The primary motivations of nurses lie in family, passion for work, and career development, while the resilience strategies include adaptiveness, time management skills, and self-fulfillments. On the other hand, the intent to stay greatly lies in serving the people and the country. CONCLUSION This study concludes that positive and negative resilience and motivations from different facets of the social life of Filipino nurses, including passion, familial ties, patient care, and faith are the antecedents influencing the intention to serve in the healthcare service. In terms of staying for an extended period in a nursing career, the study found that institutionalized interventions, adequate compensation and benefits, and a good workplace are determinants of staying longer in the Philippines as Filipino nurses.
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- Michael Joseph S. Diño
- Our Lady of Fatima University, Valenzuela City, Metro Manila, Philippines
- Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Our Lady of Fatima University, Valenzuela City, Metro Manila, Philippines
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- Our Lady of Fatima University, Valenzuela City, Metro Manila, Philippines
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- Our Lady of Fatima University, Valenzuela City, Metro Manila, Philippines
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- Our Lady of Fatima University, Valenzuela City, Metro Manila, Philippines
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Sweileh WM. Analysis and mapping of global research publications on shift work (2012-2021). J Occup Med Toxicol 2022; 17:22. [PMID: 36514070 PMCID: PMC9747264 DOI: 10.1186/s12995-022-00364-0] [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: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The main objective of the study was to identify research trends, collaboration patterns, and the most impactful publications in the field of shift work. METHODS Documents published in scientific journals indexed in the Scopus database on shift work were retrieved and analyzed using the title/abstract search methodology. The study period was from January 1st, 2012, to December 31st, 2021. RESULTS Two thousand three hundred twenty-eight documents were retrieved with an h-index of 71 and an average number of 4.5 authors per document. The cumulative number of publications showed a linear growth pattern, while that of citations showed an exponential pattern. The most frequent author keywords, excluding keywords related to shift work, were sleep, fatigue, and nursing. The average annual growth rate was 4.3, and the average doubling time was 3.2. No significant correlation was found between the number of publications and national income among prolific countries. Cross-country research collaboration was weak while the degree of author-author collaboration was relatively high. The Chronobiology International journal was the most prolific, while Harvard University was the most active institution in the field of shift work. CONCLUSIONS Given the volume and the negative health impact of shift work, better human resource management is needed to create safer and healthier working schedules.
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- Waleed M. Sweileh
- grid.11942.3f0000 0004 0631 5695Department of Physiology, Pharmacology/Toxicology, Division of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
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Bou Sanayeh E, El Chamieh C, Saade MC, Maalouf RG, Bizri M. Post-traumatic stress symptoms experienced by healthcare workers in Lebanon four months following Beirut’s ammonium nitrate explosion: a survey-based study. Arch Public Health 2022; 80:156. [PMID: 35715820 PMCID: PMC9204379 DOI: 10.1186/s13690-022-00911-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background On August 4, 2020, Lebanon faced one of the deadliest mass casualty explosions the world has witnessed during the twenty-first century. The human and emotional tolls were heavy on attending physicians, clinical fellows, residents, interns, medical students, and registered nurses, who were working in dramatic conditions, triaging, and treating thousands of blast-related casualties. We evaluated the risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms (PTSS), among these healthcare workers (HCWs) from different Lebanese hospitals. Methods This is a multicentered, cross-sectional study that was conducted in December 2020, using an online questionnaire that evaluated the risk of developing PTSS based on the validated self-reported PTSD-Checklist for DSM-V (PCL-5). We also explored possible correlates with the participants’ socio-demographic characteristics, job profile, mental health, and blast-related events. Results Out of 519 participants, 44% were at high risk of developing PTSS following Beirut-blast. Nurses, attending physicians, fellows, and participants who are older in age, married, or working at specific hospitals, were at a higher risk. Those identified at higher risk of PTSS were surgeons, anesthesiologists, emergency medicine doctors, or radiologists; and they were more likely to be willing to migrate; having a prior history of psychiatric medication intake for PTSD treatment, a prior history of PTSD, or a personal history of seeking mental health service. At last, the latter two parameters as well as the number of examined injuries, severe home damage, and testing positive for the COVID-19 virus during the two weeks’ period that followed the blast were found to be predictors for the development of PTSS. Conclusion Lebanese in-hospital HCWs were found to be at a high risk of developing PTSS following the Beirut-Blast, thus we recommend public health authorities to provide adequate resources to avoid the emergence of mental illnesses among these rescuers.
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Elliott-Dawe C, Chen J, Zadinsky JK. Case-Mix Moderation of the Relationship Between OR Performance Metrics and Utilization. AORN J 2022; 116:547-555. [PMID: 36440941 DOI: 10.1002/aorn.13824] [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: 12/14/2021] [Revised: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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We investigated the impact of the case-mix ratio of inpatients to outpatients on the relationships between OR utilization and late starts, turnover time, delays, cancellations, and idle time at an academic medical center in the southeastern United States. After extracting 55 months of data from the surgical repository, we used simple and multiple linear regression models to analyze the data and determine the strength and direction of the relationships among the variables. We compared models comprising proportionally more inpatients to models comprising proportionally more outpatients for each metric to ascertain the effects of case mix on OR utilization. Idle time had the greatest effect on OR utilization, followed by late starts and turnover time. Case mix moderated the relationship between OR utilization and the metrics of cancellations and turnover time. Perioperative leaders may enhance OR utilization by monitoring and addressing idle time and late starts and scheduling an appropriate mix of inpatients and outpatients.
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Chen YH, Lou SZ, Yang CW, Tang HM, Lee CH, Jong GP. Effect of Marriage on Burnout among Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph192315811. [PMID: 36497885 PMCID: PMC9737389 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192315811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, burnout symptoms have been prevalent among healthcare workers. Living with spouses can be complex and was associated with an increased burnout risk during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study investigated the relationship between living with spouses and burnout among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. We distributed questionnaires to participants working in a hospital affiliated with a medical university in Taiwan. The questionnaires were the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory, which comprises personal burnout (PB), work-related burnout (WB), and client burnout subscales; the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire; and information on basic demographic variables, family factors, living habits, work-related factors, and physical health factors. Multiple linear regression and mediation analysis were used. We obtained 1615 (63.81%) valid questionnaires. After analysis revealed that marriage was an independent risk factor for PB; however, the effect of marriage on WB was nonsignificant after controlling for risk factors. Parenthood, less alcohol use, reported sleep duration less than six hours, less overtime, less shift work, and participation in leisure activities with family and friends were found to be mediators between marriage and a lower WB level. In addition, chronic diseases, frequent neck pain, and shoulder pain were suppression factors. In summary, marriage was associated with an increased risk of PB. Married individuals sustain a high WB level because of changes in family roles, living conditions, and work conditions. Overall, helping healthcare workers to maintain well-being in marriage or family living may be effective in decreasing burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Yong-Hsin Chen
- Department of Public Health, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 40201, Taiwan
- Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40201, Taiwan
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 40201, Taiwan
- Occupational Therapy Room, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40201, Taiwan
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- Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40201, Taiwan
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- Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40201, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 40201, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40201, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital and Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 40201, Taiwan
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Arıkan A, Esenay FI. Compassion fatigue and burnout in Turkish pediatric emergency nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. J Pediatr Nurs 2022:S0882-5963(22)00273-1. [PMID: 36424330 PMCID: PMC9678743 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2022.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Revised: 11/05/2022] [Accepted: 11/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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PURPOSE This study was conducted to determine compassion fatigue and burnout in nurses working in the pediatric emergency department (PED) during the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey. DESIGN AND METHODS This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with 164 nurses working in the PED and following the social media platforms of the Emergency Nurses Association between September 1, 2020, and January 1, 2021. Data were collected using the online survey method with the Descriptive Data Form, Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), and Compassion Fatigue-Short Scale (CF-SS). RESULTS Pediatric emergency nurses reported that they experienced high emotional exhaustion (28.25 ± 6.05) and depersonalization (11.89 ± 2.39), low personal accomplishment (17.98 ± 3.12), and moderate compassion fatigue (4.99 ± 1.43). CONCLUSION Pediatric emergency nurses had high levels of burnout and moderate levels of compassion fatigue during the pandemic in Turkey. To prevent any long-term negative effects of the pandemic, addressing the physiological, psychological, and psychosocial needs of nurses should be prioritized. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS Compassion fatigue and burnout can affect the quality of care provided by nurses, but also negatively affect their well-being and quality of life during the pandemic. Therefore, the development of interventions to reduce compassion fatigue and burnout can help manage these symptoms.
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- Aylin Arıkan
- Graduate Schools of Health Sciences at Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Department of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey.
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Zhang M, Zheng X, Chen C, Fang J, Liu H, Zhang X, Lang H. Role of patient safety attitudes between career identity and turnover intentions of new nurses in China: A cross-sectional study. Front Public Health 2022; 10:981597. [PMID: 36408031 PMCID: PMC9667691 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.981597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Background Patient safety is a key priority for healthcare systems, which is not only about the safety and quality development of health care but also about the safety of patients' lives. However, there has been little research exploring the relationship between new nurses' willingness to leave, patient safety culture, and professional identity. This study was to explore patient safety for new nurses, examine the relationship between professional identity, patient safety culture, and turnover intentions of newly recruited nurses in China, and validate the mediating role of patient safety culture. Methods From August 2019 to September 2021, we collected data from newly recruited nurses in 5 large tertiary public hospitals in Anhui Province, China using a questionnaire survey. Descriptive analysis, a univariate analysis, Pearson correlation analysis, and mediated regression analysis were used to estimate the current status of patient safety attitudes and the effect of safety culture on career identity and turnover intentions among newly recruited nurses. Results The turnover intention of 816 newly recruited nurses was 14.16 ± 3.14%. Patient safety culture was positively associated with career identity (r = 0.516, P < 0.01) and negatively associated with turnover intentions (r = -0.437, P < 0.01), while patient safety was also a partial mediator between career identity and turnover intentions. Conclusions The results showed that the low patient safety attitudes of new nurses in China should not be ignored. The impact of professional identity on patient safety has important practical implications for promoting a culture of safety among new nurses and reducing turnover rates.
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- Man Zhang
- School of Nursing, Yan'an University, Yan'an, China
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- School of Nursing, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Nursing, Air Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Nursing, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hemodialysis, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wan'nan Medical College, Wuhu, China
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- Medical Examination Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wan'nan Medical College, Wuhu, China
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- Department of Nursing, Air Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China,*Correspondence: Hongjuan Lang
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Chen YH, Yeh CJ, Lee CM, Jong GP. Mediation Effect of Musculoskeletal Pain on Burnout: Sex-Related Differences. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:12872. [PMID: 36232174 PMCID: PMC9566025 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191912872] [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: 08/11/2022] [Revised: 10/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Burnout occurs when people are exposed to emotionally demanding work situations over an extended period, resulting in physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion. This study adopted the personal burnout (PB) and work-related burnout (WB) scales of the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory to measure burnout levels. Musculoskeletal (MS) pain is one factor influencing burnout. Previous studies have demonstrated that male and female hormones may contribute to sex-related differences in MS pain. This was an observational and cross-sectional study conducted at a medical-university-affiliated hospital in Taichung, Taiwan, in 2021. Data were collected for demographic characteristics, family structure, living habits, occupation, physical health, Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire score, and Copenhagen Burnout Inventory score. Of the 2531 questionnaires that were distributed, 1615 (63.81%) valid questionnaires remained after those with missing data were excluded. The results demonstrated neck and shoulder pain (NBSP) is commonly associated with burnout among healthcare workers, with a higher prevalence among women than among men. With confounders being controlled for, women were found to experience substantially higher levels of personal and work-related burnout than men did. NBSP is a mediating factor; therefore, it is a key reason why women are more likely than men to experience burnout.
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- Yong-Hsin Chen
- Department of Public Health, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan
- Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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- Department of Public Health, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Yunlin 632, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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Beckman RJ, Hutton S, Czekanski E, Vance K, Mohr DC. A Comparison of Shift Length and Nursing and Quality Outcomes in Acute Inpatient Mental Health Units. J Nurs Adm 2022; 52:560-565. [PMID: 36166634 DOI: 10.1097/nna.0000000000001199] [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: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study compared outcomes between units that used either 8-hour or 12-hour shifts in acute inpatient mental health units. BACKGROUND Most hospitals continue to use 12-hour shifts despite research suggesting safety concerns with longer shifts. There is a gap in the literature on effects of shift lengths on nursing and patient outcomes in acute mental health units. METHODS This study is a retrospective comparative analysis of cross-sectional data between 32 inpatient mental health units that used 8-hour versus 12-hour shifts. Independent samples t test was used to examine differences on several staffing, quality, and safety measures. RESULTS A moderate effect size was found between the groups in quality and safety measures involving patient disruptive behaviors, with the 8-hour group having more desirable outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Nurse leaders in acute mental health units should consider the impacts of shift length on quality and safety when determining staffing patterns. More research is needed to evaluate correlations or causality.
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- Rebecca J Beckman
- Author Affiliations: Chief Nurse and Director of Quality (Ms Beckman), Mental Health Care Line, Cincinnati VA Medical Center, Ohio; Training Coordinator (Ms Beckman), Office of Change Management, in support of Office of Electronic Health Record Modernization, Washington, DC; Director of Operations (Dr Hutton), Workplace Violence Prevention Program, VHA Central Office, Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, Washington, DC; Associate Director Mental Health, Mental Health Clinical Nurse Advisor (Dr Czekanski), Office of Nursing Services, Veteran's Health Administration Central Office, Washington, DC; Adjunct Professor (Dr Czekanski), Carlow University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Director of Educations and Informatics (Dr Vance), Workplace Violence Prevention Program, VHA Central Office, Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention; and Investigator (Dr Mohr), Center for Healthcare, Organization and Implementation Research, VA Boston Healthcare System; and Research Assistant Professor (Dr Mohr), Boston University School of Public Health, Massachusetts
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Le Blanc G, Jabbour E, Patel S, Kazantseva O, Zeid M, Olivier F, Shalish W, Beltempo M. Organizational Risk Factors and Clinical Impacts of Unplanned Extubation in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. J Pediatr 2022; 249:14-21.e5. [PMID: 35714965 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2022.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2022] [Revised: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To assess the association between organizational factors and unplanned extubation events in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and to evaluate the association between unplanned extubation event and bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) among infants born at <29 weeks of gestational age. STUDY DESIGN This is a retrospective cohort study of infants admitted to a tertiary care NICU between 2016 and 2019. Nursing provision ratios, daily nursing overtime hours/total nursing hours ratio, and unit occupancy were compared between days with and days without unplanned extubation events. The association between unplanned extubation events (with and without reintubation) and the risk of BPD was evaluated in infants born at <29 weeks who required mechanical ventilation using a propensity score-matched cohort. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to assess the association between exposures and outcomes while adjusting for confounders. RESULTS On 108 of 1370 days there was ≥1 unplanned extubation event for a total of 116 unplanned extubation event events. Higher median nursing overtime hours (20 hours vs 16 hours) and overtime ratios (3.3% vs 2.5%) were observed on days with an unplanned extubation event compared with days without an unplanned extubation event (P = .01). Overtime ratio was associated with higher adjusted odds of a unplanned extubation event (aOR, 1.09; 95% CI, 1.01-1.18). In the subgroup of infants born at <29 weeks, those with an unplanned extubation event who were reintubated had a longer postmatching duration of mechanical ventilation (aOR, 13.06; 95% CI, 4.88-37.69) and odds of BPD (aOR, 2.86; 95% CI, 1.01-8.58) compared with those without an unplanned extubation event. CONCLUSIONS Nursing overtime ratio is associated with an increased number of unplanned extubation events in the NICU. In infants born at <29 weeks of gestational age, reintubation after an unplanned extubation event is associated with a longer duration of mechanical ventilation and increased risk of BPD.
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- McGill University Health Center Research Institute, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- McGill University Health Center Research Institute, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Montreal Children's Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Montreal Children's Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Montreal Children's Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Montreal Children's Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; McGill University Health Center Research Institute, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Department of Pediatrics, Montreal Children's Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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Stimpfel AW. Work Organization Factors Associated With Nurses' Stress, Sleep, and Performance: A Pre-pandemic Analysis. JOURNAL OF NURSING REGULATION 2022; 13:4-12. [PMID: 36281346 PMCID: PMC9581500 DOI: 10.1016/s2155-8256(22)00085-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Background The COVID-19 pandemic put extreme stress on an already strained healthcare workforce. Suboptimal work organization, exacerbated by the pandemic, is associated with poor worker, patient, and organizational outcomes. However, there are limited qualitative studies exploring how the interconnections of work organization factors related to shift work, sleep, and work stress influence registered nurses and their work performance in the United States. Purpose We sought to understand how nurses perceive work organization factors that impact their performance. Knowledge in this area could direct efforts to implement policies and design tailored interventions to support nurses in the post-pandemic period. Methods We used a qualitative descriptive design with the Work, Stress, and Health framework as an overarching guide to understand the interconnectedness of work organization factors, work stress, and outcomes. Participants were randomly assigned to one of two anonymous, asynchronous virtual focus groups (i.e., threaded discussion boards) in 2019. Registered nurses (N = 23) working across the United States were recruited and engaged until data saturation was achieved. Directed content analysis was used to analyze the data. Results Findings aligned with the Work, Stress, and Health framework and revealed three themes: (1) "Our Voice Should Matter" (nurses' desire to have their voices heard in staffing policies); (2) "Tired But Wired" (the harmful cycle of work stress, rumination, and poor sleep); and (3) "We're Only Human" (nurses' physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion linked to critical performance impairments). Conclusion These findings underscore that high work stress and poor sleep were present before the pandemic and impacted nurses' perceptions of their performance. As leaders look forward to recovery and work redesign efforts, these findings can guide decision-making and resource allocation for optimal nurse, patient, and organization outcomes.
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Yao Y, Jing X, Lu L. Interaction of job-related psychological flexibility, coping style and personality types in depression in Chinese physicians: A cross-section study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e30838. [PMID: 36181024 PMCID: PMC9524922 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000030838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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To investigate the associations of job-related psychological flexibility, coping style and personality types with and their interactions in depression in Chinese physicians. A cross-sectional survey of 444 physicians was conducted by using the convenience sampling method in the municipal hospitals in Zhengzhou, Henan province. Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression, Work-related Acceptance and Action Questionnaire, the Simplified Coping Style Questionnaire and Eysenck Personality Questionnaire-Revision Short Scale of China were administered to each participant. Depression tendency scores were significantly higher in healthcare workers with intermediate title, age 31 and older, introvert unstable personality than other counterparts, (P < .01). Female and extrovert stable healthcare workers had significantly higher coping score than male and other personality types (P < .05). The scores of job-related psychological flexibility in healthcare workers with Introvert Stable or working in emergency department were significantly higher than their counterparts (P < .01). General linear model algorithm of machine learning showed that Extrovert Unstable was the main risk factor for depression (β = 6.74), followed by Extrovert Stable (β = -4.90), negative coping, positive coping, and length of service. Multivariate regression models showed that a significant interaction existed between coping style, work-related psychological flexibility and Extroversion (β = -0.103, P < .05), independently explaining 0.7% variance of depression, and that a significant interaction existed between coping style, work-related psychological flexibility and neuroticism (β = 0.116, P < .05), independently explaining 1.0% variance of depression. Interactions existed between personality types, coping style and work-related psychological flexibility in depression tendency in Chinese healthcare workers, with neuroticism (extrovert unstable) being a risk factor and extroversion (extrovert stable) being a protective factor. Precision prevention strategies could be made based on personality types to reduce depression in health workers.
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- Yongcheng Yao
- Zhengzhou Normal University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- *Correspondence: Yongcheng Yao, Department of Statistics, Zhengzhou Normal University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450044, China (e-mail: )
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- Xinyang Vocational and Technical College, Xinyang, Henan, China
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- Department of Chronic Disease Epidemiology, Yale School of Public Health, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA
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Nurses' perceptions of night shifts: A qualitative study. Int Emerg Nurs 2022; 64:101202. [PMID: 36108494 DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2022.101202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2022] [Revised: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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AIM To describe the experiences and perceptions of emergency nurses regarding the shortening of night shifts and identify aspects of nurses' preferences for night shifts. BACKGROUND Shift work can be associated with distinct physical and psychological disadvantages for nurses, especially night nurses. Knowledge regarding the factors influencing their perceptions of night shifts is limited. METHODS A qualitative description design. Fifteen nurses from the emergency setting with 6 to 14 years of work experience participated in interviews. Semistructured interviews were conducted between November 2018 and March 2019. A thematic analysis was performed for the data analysis. FINDINGS The following three themes emerged: (1) maintaining quality within quantity, (2) maintaining comfort within busyness, and (3) buffering the gap between ideal and reality. CONCLUSIONS Considering work intensity and patient safety, nurses believe that an 8 h night shift is the most suitable length for the emergency department. Long shifts are probably more suitable for other departments with lower night workloads.
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The work-life balance of general practitioners as a predictor of burnout and motivation to stay in the profession. BMC PRIMARY CARE 2022; 23:218. [PMID: 36042417 PMCID: PMC9429779 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-022-01831-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Background Work-life balance (WLB) is associated with a variety of health-related outcomes in the general population. Since General Practitioners (GPs) play a fundamental role in the health system, we wanted to analyze the associations between their WLB and burnout scores as well as motivation to stay in the profession. Methods In September 2019, physicians from various specialties answered a comprehensive questionnaire. We analyzed a subsample of 188 GPs that were working full time, 61.7% were female. Results Multivariate analysis showed a beneficial association between WLB and all three dimensions of burnout (Emotional Exhaustion, Cynicism, and Professional Efficacy) as well as the motivation to stay in the profession. Conclusions Improving GPs WLB could be a way to reduce physician burnout, strengthen the healthcare system, and attract a new generation of talented physicians.
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Salivary Biomarker Profiles and Chronic Fatigue among Nurses Working Rotation Shifts: An Exploratory Pilot Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:healthcare10081416. [PMID: 36011073 PMCID: PMC9407778 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10081416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Although nurses’ fatigue affects their well-being and patient safety, no effective objective measurements exist. We explored the profiles of salivary biomarkers associated with nurses’ chronic fatigue across several shifts. This longitudinal study involved 45 shiftwork nurses and collected their saliva samples before two night and two day shifts for a month. Chronic fatigue was measured using the Cumulative Fatigue Symptom Index before the first night shift. Biomarker profiles were analyzed using hierarchical cluster analysis, and chronic fatigue levels were compared between the profiles. Cortisol profiles were classified into high- and low-level groups across two day shifts; the low-level group presented significantly higher irritability and unwillingness to work. Secretory immunoglobulin A (s-IgA) profiles across the four shifts were classified into high- and low-level groups; the high-level group had significantly higher depressive feelings, decreased vitality, irritability, and unwillingness to work. Cortisol (two day shifts) and s-IgA (four shifts) profiles were combined, and (i) cortisol low-level and s-IgA high-level and (ii) cortisol high-level and s-IgA low-level groups were identified. The former group had significantly higher chronic fatigue sign and irritability than the latter group. The profiles of salivary cortisol and s-IgA across several shifts were associated with nurses’ chronic fatigue.
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Min A, Hong HC. Work schedule characteristics associated with sleep disturbance among healthcare professionals in Europe and South Korea: a report from two cross-sectional surveys. BMC Nurs 2022; 21:189. [PMID: 35850698 PMCID: PMC9290258 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-022-00974-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Background Healthcare professionals worldwide are prone to sleep disturbance. Such sleep disturbance is associated with lower patient safety and quality of care. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the prevalence of sleep disturbance and determine the effect of work schedule characteristics on sleep disturbance among healthcare professionals in Europe and South Korea. Methods We used the sixth European Working Conditions Survey and the fifth Korean Working Conditions Survey for analyses. The study included 2285 healthcare professionals aged 18–65 years. Work schedule characteristics included shift work, night work, working hours per week, long work hours (i.e., more than 10 hours per shift), quick return to work, having to come to work on short notice, and changes in work schedules. A multiple logistic regression analysis was performed. Results The overall prevalence of sleep disturbance was 37.7%. The multivariate logistic regression model indicated that long work hours, quick return to, having to come to work on short notice, and changes in work schedules were significant factors associated with sleep disturbance among healthcare professionals. Conclusion The findings revealed that several work schedule-related factors were associated with sleep disturbances in healthcare professionals in Europe and Korea. Institutions and policymakers should implement strategies and policies to reduce the unpredictability of work schedules to ensure an adequate rest period between shifts and to reduce sleep disturbances.
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- Ari Min
- Department of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea.
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Penso A, Loundou D, Lehucher-Michel M, Martin F. Mise au point sur l’effet du travail en 12 heures de jour chez le personnel infirmier hospitalier et sur la prise en charge des patients. ARCH MAL PROF ENVIRO 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.admp.2022.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Rahman HA, Hatsanee A, Menjeni NA, Salleh ZA, Hamid RA, Ali M. Perceived sleep quality: a comparison between hospital nurses and student nurses. BRITISH JOURNAL OF NURSING (MARK ALLEN PUBLISHING) 2022; 31:578-588. [PMID: 35678818 DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2022.31.11.578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND The prevalence of poor sleep quality is high among nurses, and affects them physically and psychologically as well as organisational functioning. However, evidence on equipping student nurses with good sleep practices that could mitigate poor sleep as they transition into the nursing workforce is lacking. AIM This study compared the prevalence and quality of good sleep among hospital nurses and student nurses. METHODS A descriptive cross-sectional study of 130 hospital nurses and 130 student nurses in Brunei was carried out. Sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality index. Multiple logistic regression was applied. RESULTS Hospital nurses were 4.29 times more likely to experience poor sleep than student nurses. Those who were overweight were 2.35 times more likely to have poor sleep quality than those with a healthy weight. Although students had significantly good sleep latency, needing less time to fall asleep, they experienced significantly more sleep disturbances, shorter sleep duration and less sleep efficiency. CONCLUSION The prevalence of poor sleep quality among nurses in Brunei is higher than global estimates. Stakeholders such as nursing leaders, nursing educators and healthcare policymakers should prepare student nurses and help existing nurses by formulating strategies to promote working schedules and rosters that minimise circadian disruption.
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- Hanif Abdul Rahman
- Assistant Professor, PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences, and Research Scholar, School of Nursing, University of Michigan
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- Lecturer, PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences, Universiti Brunei Darussalam
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Witkoski Stimpfel A, Ghazal L, Goldsamt L, Vaughan Dickson V. Individual and Work Factors Associated with Psychosocial Health of Registered Nurses During the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Mixed Methods Study. J Occup Environ Med 2022; 64:515-524. [PMID: 35081585 PMCID: PMC9275803 DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000002495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To describe the initial influence of the Covid-19 pandemic on U.S. nurses' psychosocial health, and to identify factors associated with poor psychosocial health outcomes. METHODS We conducted a convergent (QUAN+qual) mixed methods study. From June to August 2020, we administered surveys (N = 629) and conducted semi-structured interviews (N = 34) among nurses working across healthcare settings in 18 states. We developed separate multivariable logistic regression models for three psychosocial outcomes (anxiety, depressive symptoms, insomnia). We used content analysis to process and analyze qualitative data, and integrated results in the final analysis step. RESULTS Nurses reported high rates of depressive symptoms (22%), anxiety (52%), and insomnia (55%). Disturbances to sleep were both a contributing factor to, and an outcome of, poor psychosocial health. CONCLUSIONS Evidence-based interventions addressing work stress and sleep, and proactive monitoring of nurses' psychosocial health by employers are urgently needed.
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- Amy Witkoski Stimpfel
- From the New York University, New York, New York (Dr Stimpfel, Dr Ghazal, Dr Goldsamt, Dr Dickson); University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan (Dr Ghazal)
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Bergman A, Song H, David G, Spetz J, Candon M. The Role of Schedule Volatility in Home Health Nursing Turnover. Med Care Res Rev 2022; 79:382-393. [PMID: 34311619 PMCID: PMC9122113 DOI: 10.1177/10775587211034310] [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: 11/17/2022]
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Despite considerable research on nursing turnover, few studies have considered turnover among nurses working in home health care. Using novel administrative data from one of the largest home health care organizations in the United States, this study examined turnover among home health nurses, focusing on the role of schedule volatility. We estimated separation rates among full-time and part-time registered nurses and licensed practical nurses and used daily visit logs to estimate schedule volatility, which was defined as the coefficient of variation of the number of daily visits in the prior four weeks. Between 2016 and 2019, the average annual separation rate of home health nurses was over 30%, with most separations occurring voluntarily. Schedule volatility and turnover were positively associated for full-time nurses, but not for part-time nurses. These results suggest that reducing schedule volatility for full-time nurses could mitigate nursing turnover in home health care.
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- Alon Bergman
- University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Sorice V, Spackman J. Overtime on a rotating-shift pattern impacts nurses' alertness increasing risks for patients. Evid Based Nurs 2022; 25:ebnurs-2022-103541. [PMID: 35589370 DOI: 10.1136/ebnurs-2022-103541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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- Vittoria Sorice
- Emergency Medicine, Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Chesterfield, UK
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- Surgery, Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Chesterfield, UK
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Dall'Ora C, Ejebu OZ, Griffiths P. Because they're worth it? A discussion paper on the value of 12-h shifts for hospital nursing. HUMAN RESOURCES FOR HEALTH 2022; 20:36. [PMID: 35525947 PMCID: PMC9077839 DOI: 10.1186/s12960-022-00731-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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The organisation of the 24-h day for hospital nurses in two 12-h shifts has been introduced with value propositions of reduced staffing costs, better quality of care, more efficient work organisation, and increased nurse recruitment and retention. While existing reviews consider the impact of 12-h shifts on nurses' wellbeing and performance, this discussion paper aims to specifically shed light on whether the current evidence supports the value propositions around 12-h shifts. We found little evidence of the value propositions being realised. Staffing costs are not reduced with 12-h shifts, and outcomes related to productivity and efficiency, including sickness absence and missed nursing care are negatively affected. Nurses working 12-h shifts do not perform more safely than their counterparts working shorter shifts, with evidence pointing to a likely negative effect on safe care due to increased fatigue and sleepiness. In addition, nurses working 12-h shifts may have access to fewer educational opportunities than nurses working shorter shifts. Despite some nurses preferring 12-h shifts, the literature does not indicate that this shift pattern leads to increased recruitment, with studies reporting that nurses working long shifts are more likely to express intention to leave their job. In conclusion, there is little if any support for the value propositions that were advanced when 12-h shifts were introduced. While 12-h shifts might be here to stay, it is important that the limitations, including reduced productivity and efficiency, are recognised and accepted by those in charge of implementing schedules for hospital nurses.
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- Chiara Dall'Ora
- Innovation Centre, NIHR ARC Wessex, Southampton Science Park, 2 Venture Road, Chilworth, Southampton, SO16 7NP, UK.
- School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, University Road, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK.
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- Innovation Centre, NIHR ARC Wessex, Southampton Science Park, 2 Venture Road, Chilworth, Southampton, SO16 7NP, UK
- School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, University Road, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK
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- Innovation Centre, NIHR ARC Wessex, Southampton Science Park, 2 Venture Road, Chilworth, Southampton, SO16 7NP, UK
- School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, University Road, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK
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Mansor M, Ibrahim RM, Afthanorhan A, Salleh AMM. The mechanism of anger and negative affectivity on the occurrence of deviant workplace behavior: An empirical evidence among Malaysian nurses in public hospitals. BELITUNG NURSING JOURNAL 2022; 8:115-123. [PMID: 37521891 PMCID: PMC10386817 DOI: 10.33546/bnj.1994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 01/06/2022] [Accepted: 03/12/2022] [Indexed: 08/01/2023] Open
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Background Employees' work experience significantly impacts their cognition and workplace actions. Anger and negative affectivity are two personality traits that have been linked to workplace deviant behavior conduct. Objective This study aimed to empirically analyze the deviant workplace behavior and its antecedents among Malaysian nurses in public hospitals. Methods A cross-sectional design was employed in this study. The survey questionnaires were distributed proportionately to staff nurses in six government hospitals in 2020, with a total of 387 nurses selected using a simple random sampling. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was used for data analysis. Results Trait anger triggered deviant workplace behavior in Malaysian nurses, thus supporting the argument that the personality trait could increase deviant behavior (β = 0.245, p = 0.000). At the same time, there was no evidence that negative affectivity could influence deviant behavior in the workplace among nurses in selected public hospitals in Malaysia (β = 0.074, p = 0.064). Conclusion The Malaysian nurses had positive affectivity, related to positive emotions like happiness, work interest, and attentiveness. On the other hand, the nurses were suffering from high levels of emotional tiredness. Further research should highlight a deeper understanding of Malaysian nurses' work experiences and workplace stress affecting their physical and mental health.
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- Maslina Mansor
- Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Malaysia
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Assaye AM, Wiechula R, Schultz TJ, Feo R. The experiences and perceptions of nurses regarding patient care provision in acute medical and surgical care units of two hospitals in Ethiopia. Appl Nurs Res 2022; 65:151572. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apnr.2022.151572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2021] [Revised: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Pan SJ, Qian WY, Yang YP, Zhang MX, Hu XM, Chen HX, Tung TH. Evaluation of burnout among stay-behind healthcare workers during the current Omicron wave of COVID-19 in Taizhou, China. Front Psychiatry 2022; 13:1022881. [PMID: 36339850 PMCID: PMC9633685 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.1022881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Since February 2022, a new Omicron wave of COVID-19 emerged in Shanghai, China. Many healthcare workers came to Shanghai from hospitals of other parts of China as aid workers. Hospitals in areas with mild COVID-19 outbreaks will inevitably be understaffed, it is likely to cause job burnout of stay-behind healthcare workers. Stay-behind healthcare workers were those who had not been dispatched to support COVID-19 prevention and control in other regions. This study was designed to evaluate the burnout among stay-behind healthcare workers in the current COVID-19 Omicron wave in Taizhou, China. METHODS A population-based, anonymous, cross-sectional online survey was designed in the Wen-Juan Xing platform. The survey was sent to all stay-behind healthcare workers of the hospital (n = 1739) from April 29 to May 3, 2022. The Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey (MBI-GS) was used for the burnout survey. For univariate analysis, the χ2 test and one way ANOVA were used to assess differences in categorical variables and continuous variables, respectively. The effect of independent associated risk factors on each type of burnout was examined using the multinomial logistic regression model. RESULTS A total of 434 participants completed the survey invitation effectively. A total of 71.2% of stay-behind healthcare workers experienced burnout during COVID-19, including 54.8% experiencing mild to moderate burnout and 16.4% experiencing severe burnout. Night shift, depression, social support, positive coping and number of children appeared to be significantly related to mild to moderate burnout. Night shift, depression, social support, positive coping, number of children, professional title, and anxiety appeared to be significantly related to severe burnout. CONCLUSION Job burnout among stay-behind healthcare workers was an important problem during the current Omicron wave of COVID-19. Night shift, depression, social support, positive coping, and number of children were associated with mild to moderate and severe burnout. Anxiety and professional title were associated with severe burnout.
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- Shuang-Jun Pan
- Department of Neurosurgery, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Hematology, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, China
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- Evidence-based Medicine Center, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, China
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- Evidence-based Medicine Center, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, China
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Areas of Work Life as Predictors of Occupational Burnout of Nurses and Doctors in Operating Theaters in Poland—Multicenter Studies. Healthcare (Basel) 2021; 10:healthcare10010026. [PMID: 35052189 PMCID: PMC8775080 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10010026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2021] [Revised: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Introduction: Researchers’ interest in occupational burnout results primarily from the dangerous and extensive consequences of this phenomenon. The aim of the study was to analyze the level of occupational burnout among nurses and doctors in operating theaters. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey study conducted on 325 nurses and doctors of seven hospitals in Poland. The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and the Areas of Worklife Survey (AWS) by Michael Leiter and Christina Maslach. Results: The mean values for the level of occupational burnout for the entire sample according to the scale from the Maslach Burnout Inventory by C. Maslach amounted to 14.35 for emotional exhaustion, 8.56 for depersonalization, and 11.90 for personal accomplishment; when compared to reference levels, they classified emotional exhaustion at a low level, depersonalization at an average level, and personal accomplishment at a high level of burnout. Areas of work life are predictors of occupational burnout. The analysis showed a relationship between three of the six variables. As the workload increased, so did the level of burnout among participants, and the categories of honesty and values. Conclusions: The conducted research has shown that occupational burnout among nurses and doctors in operating theaters occurs in all dimensions of this phenomenon (emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, job satisfaction). It was also shown that the areas of work life (workload, control, community, rewards, fairness, values) are predictors of occupational burnout among the respondents. This article shows how important the problem of burnout among operating theater medical staff is. Perhaps it will allow nurses and doctors to recognize this syndrome and encourage them make changes to their work to prevent burnout.
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Acceptance and commitment therapy on perceived stress and psychological flexibility of psychiatric nurses: a randomized control trial. BMC Nurs 2021; 20:239. [PMID: 34844575 PMCID: PMC8630882 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-021-00763-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2020] [Accepted: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Nursing in psychiatric wards is considered a highly stressful career due to the type of patients and the problem of communicating with them. Finding appropriate solutions to overcome this stress can improve the general health of nurses and improve their quality of work. The aim was to investigate the impact of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on the perceived stress (PS) and psychological flexibility (PF) of nurses in psychiatric wards. Methods A total of 70 nurses of Razi Psychiatric Center of Tehran were randomly selected and divided into two experimental and control groups of 35. In addition to routine interventions, the experimental group was provided with eight 2-h sessions of ACT training, whereas the control group only received routine interventions. Prior to the intervention sessions and a month after the last session, demographic information, PS scale, and Acceptance and Action Questionnaire (2nd Edition) were completed in both groups. Results There was a significant difference regarding the PS level (P = 0.002) and PF (P = 0.001) in the control and experimental groups; the experimental group showed lower PS and higher PF. Conclusions ACT can lead to reduced PS and improved PF, which can be considered as a solution to empower nurses working in psychiatric wards. Trial registration This was registered in Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT) (clinical trial code: IRCT20180506039557N1. Registered 2018-10-31. Retrospectively registered, https://en.irct.ir/trial/31040
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Lee J. Nursing home nurses' turnover intention: A systematic review. Nurs Open 2021; 9:22-29. [PMID: 34811952 PMCID: PMC8685779 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2021] [Revised: 04/04/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Aim This review aimed to examine and describe the published research on nursing home (NH) nurses' turnover intentions in their workplace. Design This study is a systematic review following PRISMA guidelines. Methods An electronic search was conducted for English and Korean articles to identify research studies published between 2009–2019 using CINAHL, PubMed, Cochrane Library, PsycINFO, RISS, and DBpia. Results A total of six studies met the inclusion criteria and revealed NH nurses' turnover intentions. The factors influencing NH nurses' turnover intentions were identified and classified as individual and organizational factors. Among the various factors above, this study found that job satisfaction was the most influential factor in nurses' turnover intentions. Therefore, further efforts are required to increase NH nurses' job satisfaction to decrease turnover intention.
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- Jiyeon Lee
- College of Nursing, Catholic University of Pusan, Busan, Korea
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