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Kida R, Ogata Y, Nagai S. Uneven distribution of stressful working conditions among Japanese nurses: a secondary analysis of nurses with and without children. INDUSTRIAL HEALTH 2024; 62:195-202. [PMID: 38148024 PMCID: PMC11170084 DOI: 10.2486/indhealth.2023-0117] [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: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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Supportive measures for employees raising children may have increased workloads on other nurses, causing psychological stress. This study aimed to clarify the differences in working conditions and psychological status among female Japanese nurses based on child-rearing attributes. We used data from 1,600 female nurses at 10 Japanese hospitals collected by the study of the Work Environment for Hospital Nurses in Japan conducted in 2016. The variables included work conditions (number of night shifts per month, daily overtime, number of paid holidays per year, and social support received), psychological status (sense of coherence, emotional exhaustion, and work engagement), and sociodemographic characteristics. An analysis of covariance was performed on the differences between the three groups (without children, with preschool-age children, and with children of other ages groups). The group without children had a relatively higher workload (p<0.01) and lower social support (p<0.01 and p<0.05). Additionally, they had higher emotional exhaustion and lower work engagement (p<0.01). This study confirmed the uneven distribution of work environment by work-life balance measures.
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- Ryohei Kida
- Department of Nursing Administration and Advanced Clinical Nursing, Division of Health Sciences and Nursing, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Nursing Management and Gerontology Nursing, Graduate School of Health Care Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Japan
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- Department of Nursing Management and Gerontology Nursing, Graduate School of Health Care Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Japan
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Antolí-Jover AM, Álvarez-Serrano MA, Gázquez-López M, Martín-Salvador A, Pérez-Morente MÁ, Martínez-García E, García-García I. Impact of Work-Life Balance on the Quality of Life of Spanish Nurses during the Sixth Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:598. [PMID: 38470709 PMCID: PMC10931316 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12050598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2024] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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This study addresses the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of Spanish nurses during the sixth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, assessed through the EQ-5D and EQ-VAS indices. METHODS This cross-sectional 334 study used online surveys, recruiting 305 Spanish nurses. RESULTS Nurses generally perceived a good HRQoL. "Negative work-family interaction" is adversely associated with the EQ-VAS (β = -0.337, 95% CI [-1.733, -0.723]) and EQ-5D (β = -0.399, 95% CI [-0.021, -0.01]) indices, while "positive work-family interaction" shows a positive relationship with the EQ-VAS (β = 0.218, 95% CI [0.381, 1.759]). The presence of a "paid supportive caregiver" is positively associated with the EQ-VAS (β = 0.18, 95% CI [1.47, 12.3]) and EQ-5D (β = 0.149, 95% CI [0.004, 0.117]) indices, but a higher "number of children" is negatively linked with the EQ-5D index (β = -0.146, 95% CI [-0.061, -0.002]). In addition, living with a partner (EQ-VAS β = 0.16, 95% CI [1.094, 14.67] and EQ-5D index β = 0.174, 95% CI [0.018, 0.163]) and working a "rotating shift" (EQ-5D index β = 0.158, 95% CI [0.005, 0.098]) are positively associated. CONCLUSIONS These findings highlight the need to comprehensively address nurses' well-being, considering both their working conditions and their home environment, especially in crisis contexts such as the current pandemic.
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- Ana María Antolí-Jover
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, 51001 Ceuta, Spain;
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, 51001 Ceuta, Spain;
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain; (A.M.-S.); (E.M.-G.); (I.G.-G.)
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain; (A.M.-S.); (E.M.-G.); (I.G.-G.)
- Virgen de las Nieves University Hospital, 18014 Granada, Spain
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain; (A.M.-S.); (E.M.-G.); (I.G.-G.)
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Uzdıl N, Bayrak M, Özgüç S, Başkaya E. The mediating effect of work-family life balance on the relationship between the sense of coherence and job satisfaction in nurses. Arch Psychiatr Nurs 2023; 46:33-39. [PMID: 37813501 DOI: 10.1016/j.apnu.2023.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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The aim of this study was to examine the mediating effect of work-family life balance on the relationship between the sense of coherence and job satisfaction in nurses. The nursing profession is the most likely to be exposed to various stressors and therefore stress in terms of the working environment and conditions, and the responsibilities it undertakes. Therefore, the work-family life balance of nurses may deteriorate. The study was carried out with a descriptive-relational design. The population of the study consisted of 300 nurses who met the criteria for inclusion in the study. The data were obtained by the researchers using the personal information form, the Sense of Coherence Scale (SOC), Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ) and Work-Family Life Balance Scale (WFLBS). SOC mean score was 52.9 ± 10.7, MSQ mean score was 2.86 ± 0.79, and WFLBS mean score was 3.32 ± 0.66. The mediating role of WFLBS was found to be moderate. Furthermore, 12 % of nurses' WFLBS scores are explained by MSQ. Besides, 14 % of SOC scores are explained by MSQ and WFLBS. As a result of this study, it was determined that the WFLBS among nurses moderately mediated the relationship between the SOC and MSQ.
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- Nurcan Uzdıl
- Erciyes University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Mental Health and Disease Nursing, Kayseri, Turkey.
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- Gaziantep University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Public Health Nursing, Gaziantep, Turkey
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- Gaziantep University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Gaziantep, Turkey
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- Uşak University, Department of Nursing Sciences, Vocational School of Health Services, Uşak, Turkey
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Siratirakul L, Kunaviktikul W, Thungjaroenkul P, Sirakamon S. DEVELOPMENT, RELIABILITY, AND VALIDITY OF NURSES' WORK-LIFE BALANCE SCALE IN REGIONAL THAI HOSPITALS. J Nurs Meas 2023; 31:65-75. [PMID: 36941042 DOI: 10.1891/jnm-2021-0024] [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: 11/25/2022]
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Background and Purpose: Factors influencing work-life balance of regional hospital nurses are different from other professions. This study aimed to develop an instrument to measure work-life balance, and examine its psychometric properties. Methods: Psychometric properties were tested with content validity, construct validity using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and reliability with 598 professional nurses recruited using multi-stage sampling. Results: The Nurses' Work-life Balance Scale (NWLBS) had 38 items and seven components, explaining 64.46% of total variance. Content Validity Index was 0.94. CFA results indicated good fit with empirical data. Cronbach's alpha ranged from 0.53 to 0.94 for the seven subscales in 30 professional nurses. Conclusions: NWLBS demonstrated good content validity, construct validity, and reliability for assessing nurses' work-life balance.
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- Lakana Siratirakul
- PhD Candidate, Professional nurse, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Professor, Chiang Mai University, and Panyapiwat Institue of Management Thailand
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- Associate Professor, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Lee T, Lee SJ, Yoon YS, Ji H, Yoon S, Lee S, Ji Y. Personal Factors and Clinical Learning Environment as Predictors of Nursing Students' Readiness for Practice: A Structural Equation Modeling Analysis. Asian Nurs Res (Korean Soc Nurs Sci) 2023; 17:44-52. [PMID: 36754349 DOI: 10.1016/j.anr.2023.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
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PURPOSE It is essential to ensure the readiness for practice among undergraduate nursing students since the purpose of such education is to cultivate competent nurses who deliver high-quality and safe nursing. Astin's theory of student involvement suggests that this is affected by their personal factors and learning environment. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional study between November 16, 2020 and December 21, 2020 which examined personal factors and aspects of the clinical learning environment among senior nursing students (n = 838) enrolled across 54 nursing schools in Korea. The participants were asked to fill out a self-administered online survey, which assessed demographic characteristics, self-esteem, depression, work-life balance, clinical learning environment, anxiety during clinical practicum, and readiness for practice. Readiness for practice was measured using the Casey-Fink Readiness for practice survey. We used structural equational modeling to test our hypothetical model. RESULTS The nursing students' readiness for practice was significantly affected by their self-esteem, work-life balance satisfaction, and clinical learning environment. Anxiety during clinical practicum directly influenced their readiness for practice. CONCLUSION Increasing self-esteem and work-life balance satisfaction, and improving their clinical learning environment by providing sufficient educational and clinical support, could help facilitate the transition from nursing schools to real-world practice for nursing students.
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- Taewha Lee
- Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Republic of Korea
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- Hyejeon college, Nursing Division, Republic of Korea
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- Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Republic of Korea; Brain Korea 21 FOUR Project, College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Republic of Korea
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- Severance Hospital, College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Semyung University, Republic of Korea
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- Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Boston, USA
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- Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Republic of Korea; Brain Korea 21 FOUR Project, College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Republic of Korea.
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Matsuo M, Takayama Y, Kinouchi C, Suzuki E. The Mediating Role of Sense of Coherence and Striving for Work-Life Balance on Intention to Leave From Nurses' Burnout. INQUIRY : A JOURNAL OF MEDICAL CARE ORGANIZATION, PROVISION AND FINANCING 2023; 60:469580221146839. [PMID: 36704990 PMCID: PMC9903031 DOI: 10.1177/00469580221146839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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High turnover and understaffing are significant issues plaguing the healthcare system. Some of the leading reasons of turnover include child-bearing and -rearing, stress related to working, and health concerns. With the onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, this problem of turnover worsened due to increased risk of infection and escalating workload. This study aimed to clarify and validate the effect of burnout on intention to leave among full-time nursing professionals and the structural relationship with sense of coherence (SOC) and striving for work-life balance (S-WLB). Secondary analyses of data obtained from a previous study was carried out; a hypothesized model was tested for goodness of fit and a final model was developed. Burnout directly affected intention to leave (P < .001). It also affected intention to leave through SOC and S-WLB (P < .01); SOC lessened the effect of burnout on S-WLB, therefore reducing its impact on intention to leave. Effective strategies need to be developed to improve the SOC and WLB of nurses to alleviate the effects of burnout and thus reduce the likelihood of turnover. Improving their ability to grasp and deal with emergencies and ambiguous situations, as well as providing emotional and tangible support can be other ways to retain nursing professionals.
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- Maki Matsuo
- Tokyo Healthcare University, Tokyo, Japan,Maki Matsuo, Tokyo Healthcare University, 4-1-17, Higashigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-8648, Japan.
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- International University of Health and Welfare, Tochigi, Japan
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- Chiba Prefectural University of Health Sciences, Chiba, Japan
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- International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School, Tokyo, Japan
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Comparing the Mental Wellbeing and Quality of Working Life among Nurses and Social Care Workers in the UK and Japan in Older Adults’ Care Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic. PSYCH 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/psych4040062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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This study explored and compared the psychological wellbeing, burnout, coping strategies and work-related quality of life amongst health and social care workers in older adults’ care homes and community settings during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom (UK) and Japan. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted in the UK (May–July 2021) and a postal survey conducted in Japan (September–October 2021). Participants recruited were health and social care professionals within nursing, social care and social work occupations working in care home or community settings in the UK and Japan during the pandemic. Data were analysed using SPSS. 1327 respondents across the UK and Japan completed the survey. Respondents’ psychological wellbeing was significantly lower in Japan compared to the UK (p ≤ 0.001). UK respondents had significantly higher personal burnout (p < 0.05) and work-related burnout (p < 0.05) while those in Japan had significantly higher client-related burnout (p < 0.001). The novelty of this study relates to exploring mental wellbeing and quality of working life in two culturally contrasting countries. The overall psychological wellbeing and work-related quality of life of staff who work with older adults in the UK and Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic were lower than the population norm. Greater support and flexible working conditions for this workforce are needed to reduce burnout by improving wellbeing and work-related quality of life.
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Kim R. Predictors of Satisfaction With Work Environment in the Context of a Mismatch in Working Hours: A Nationwide, Large-Scale, Cross-Sectional Study. INQUIRY : A JOURNAL OF MEDICAL CARE ORGANIZATION, PROVISION AND FINANCING 2022; 59:469580221128239. [PMID: 36205396 PMCID: PMC9549121 DOI: 10.1177/00469580221128239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This nationwide, large-scale, cross-sectional study has hypothesized that there might be differences in workers' satisfaction with work environment depending on demographic, socio-economic, and work characteristics in the context of a mismatch between actual and preferred working hours. The current study is a secondary data analysis of the Fifth Korean Working Conditions Survey. A total of 29 694 subjects (n = 29 694) were finally included in the current study. Female gender (β = -.372, OR 0.689 [95% CI 0.646-0.736]), age of ≥60 years old (β = .226, OR 1.253 [95% CI 1.089-1.441]), graduation from middle school (β = -.320, OR 0.726 [95% CI 0.616-0.856]), college (β = .492, OR 1.636 [95% CI 1.371-1.952]), or university (β = .826, OR 2.283 [95% CI 1.918-2.718]), fixed period of work (β = -.105, OR 0.901 [95% CI 0.823-0.986]), full-time employment (β = -.105, OR 0.900 [95% CI 0.813-0.996]), the engagement in public sector (β = .544, OR 1.722 [95% CI 1.532-1.935]), private-public partnership organization (β = .605, OR 1.832 [95% CI 1.342-2.500]) or NPO or NGO (β = .780, OR 2.182 [95% CI 1.522-3.127]), regular side job (β = -.929, OR 0.395 [95% CI 0.289-0.539]), or temporary side job (β = -.330, OR 0.719 [95% CI 0.533-0.970]), membership of multiple teams (β = -.501, OR 0.606 [95% CI 0.552-0.666]), labor union (β = .143, OR 1.154 [95% CI 1.047-1.273]), and better health status (β = .977, OR 2.657 [95% CI 1.175-6.007]) were predictors of satisfaction with work environment in the context of a mismatch between actual and desired working hours. Based on the current results, it can be concluded that female gender, age of ≥60 years old, graduation from middle school, college, or university, fixed period of work, full-time employment, the engagement in public sector, private-public partnership organization or NPO or NGO, regular side job or temporary side job, membership of multiple teams, labor union, and better health status were predictors of satisfaction with work environment.
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- Robert Kim
- Doctor CONSULT, Seoul, Korea,Robert Kim, Department of Medical and
Pharmaceutical Affairs, Doctor CONSULT, 168 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
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Okayasu H, Sugawara N, Kawamata Y, Shinozaki M, Tokumitsu K, Sato Y, Sato A, Uchibori Y, Komatsu T, Yasui‐Furukori N, Shimoda K. Factors associated with the work-self balance of nurses in an advanced medical center. PCN REPORTS : PSYCHIATRY AND CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES 2022; 1:e47. [PMID: 38868684 PMCID: PMC11114404 DOI: 10.1002/pcn5.47] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2022] [Revised: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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Aim Balancing between personal and working life of nurses is important to increase their job satisfaction and to continue their careers. Our purpose was to investigate the relationship between nurses and work-self balance (WSB) at different phases of life, such as age, marriage and raising children, and the occupational factors that influence WSB that can be used to improve the work environment for nurses. Methods Using a self-administered questionnaire, we asked about gender, age, marital status, presence of children, working hours, and night shift. Occupational stresses, including WSB, were assessed with the New Brief Job Stress Questionnaire (New BJSQ) and the Organizational Justice Questionnaire (OJQ). The total number of unmarried and married respondents was 819. We investigated whether marital status and cohabiting children make a difference in WSB in the three age groups (less than 30 years, 31-40 years, and more than 41 years) using a Mann-Whitney U test. In addition, we examined occupational factors affecting WSB using multiple regression analysis. Results The value of WSB negative was significantly greater in the group of married persons than in the group of unmarried persons (p < 0.05) and was significantly greater in the group with cohabiting children than in the group without cohabiting children (p < 0.01) only in the group aged 31-40 years. Multiple regression analysis indicated that significant occupational factors affecting WSB differed by each age group. Conclusion This survey showed that the factors and degree of WSB vary according to the generation and family environment of nurses.
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- Hiroaki Okayasu
- Department of PsychiatryDokkyo Medical University School of MedicineTochigiJapan
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- Department of PsychiatryDokkyo Medical University School of MedicineTochigiJapan
- Health Services Center for Students and StaffDokkyo Medical UniversityTochigiJapan
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- Department of PsychiatryDokkyo Medical University School of MedicineTochigiJapan
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- Department of PsychiatryDokkyo Medical University School of MedicineTochigiJapan
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- Department of PsychiatryDokkyo Medical University School of MedicineTochigiJapan
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- Department of PsychiatryDokkyo Medical University School of MedicineTochigiJapan
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- Department of PsychiatryDokkyo Medical University School of MedicineTochigiJapan
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- Department of NursingDokkyo Medical University HospitalTochigiJapan
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- Department of NursingDokkyo Medical University HospitalTochigiJapan
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- Department of PsychiatryDokkyo Medical University School of MedicineTochigiJapan
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- Department of PsychiatryDokkyo Medical University School of MedicineTochigiJapan
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González-Siles P, Martí-Vilar M, González-Sala F, Merino-Soto C, Toledano-Toledano F. Sense of Coherence and Work Stress or Well-Being in Care Professionals: A Systematic Review. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:1347. [PMID: 35885873 PMCID: PMC9323122 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10071347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Revised: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Job-related stress affects the physical and psychological health of professionals dedicated to care. This work is a systematic review that aims to determine the relationships between a sense of coherence (SOC) and work stress and well-being perceived by care professionals. The review was carried out following the PRISMA guidelines, and the search was carried out using the Web of Science (WoS), PubMed, and Scopus databases, obtaining a final selection of 41 articles. The results indicate that stress, depression, burnout, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) negatively correlate with SOC; in contrast, job satisfaction, well-being, and quality of life positively correlate with SOC. It is concluded that SOC could act as a mediating variable and as a predictor variable of these health problems.
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- Pablo González-Siles
- Departamento de Psicología Básica, Universitat de València, Avgda, Blasco Ibañez, 21, CP 46010 Valencia, Spain; (P.G.-S.); (M.M.-V.)
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- Departamento de Psicología Básica, Universitat de València, Avgda, Blasco Ibañez, 21, CP 46010 Valencia, Spain; (P.G.-S.); (M.M.-V.)
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- Departamento de Psicología Evolutiva y de la Educación, Universitat de València, Avgda, Blasco Ibañez, 21, CP 46010 Valencia, Spain;
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- Instituto de Investigación de Psicología, Universidad de San Martín de Porres, Av. Tomás Marsano 242, Lima 34, Peru;
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- Unidad de Investigación en Medicina Basada en Evidencias, Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez, National Institute of Health, Dr. Márquez 162, Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City 06720, Mexico
- Unidad de Investigación Sociomédica, Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación Luis Guillermo Ibarra, Calzada Mexico-Xochimilco 289, Arenal de Guadalupe, Tlalpan, Mexico City 14389, Mexico
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Identifying the Moderating Effect of Hyperconnectivity on the Relationship between Job Demand Control Imbalance, Work-to-Family Conflict, and Health and Well-Being of Office Employees Working in the Oil and Gas Industry, Malaysia. HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES 2022. [DOI: 10.1155/2022/5260866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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There is an increasing acknowledgment of the added value obtained by integrating technological efforts to engage employees round the clock for organizational productivity. Hyperconnectivity is the demand of time for competitive advantage in businesses, but studies on its impact on the health and well-being of the employees have been neglected in academic research. Hence, in this study, we investigated the effect of hyperconnectivity on health and well-being, and in moderating the effect of work-to-family conflict and job demand control imbalance on the health and well-being of the office employees. An online questionnaire survey was used to collect data from 410 office employees working in the oil and gas industry in Malaysia. Respondents were approached through the LinkedIn forum. Statistical tests, principal component analysis, structural equation modeling, and path analysis were conducted. It is found that hyperconnectivity has a negatively insignificant effect on health and well-being. In addition, hyperconnectivity significantly strengthens the negative effect of job demand control imbalance (22%) and work-to-family conflict (24%) on health and well-being. It is concluded that hyperconnectivity decreases health and expedites other psychosocial hazards related to the health and well-being of the employees. Urgent measures should be taken to reduce unnecessary and frequent online notifications, messages, emails, and phone calls, both during and off-working hours. In this way, the effect of job demand control imbalance and work-to-family conflict can be reduced on the health and well-being of the office employees. Considering the negative consequences of hyperconnectivity, this problem should be addressed in health and safety policies in organizations. Future studies can investigate the effect of hyperconnectivity on job demands and control separately.
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Collateral Damage. Pediatr Crit Care Med 2021; 22:1099-1101. [PMID: 34854848 DOI: 10.1097/pcc.0000000000002798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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C Fradelos E, Alexandropoulou CA, Kontopoulou L, Alikari V, Papagiannis D, Tsaras K, Papathanasiou IV. The effect of hospital ethical climate on nurses' work-related quality of life: A cross-sectional study. Nurs Forum 2021; 57:244-251. [PMID: 34773637 DOI: 10.1111/nuf.12671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2021] [Revised: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hospital ethical climate (HEC) has been associated with nurses' interprofessional collaboration, moral decision-making and judgment, job satisfaction, and job burnout. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to examine the effect of hospitals' ethical climate on nurses' quality of working life. METHODS A cross-sectional study design was employed and 286 nurses from two hospitals in Athens participated in the study from January to February 2020. The data collected using a three-part self-administrated questionnaire were analyzed using the IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences 25 (SPSS). RESULTS According to the results, the staff nurses working on rotating shifts reported poorer Work-Related Quality of Life (WrQoL). Positive correlations were observed between age, control at work, and home-work interface, between the period of time the nurses were working in a specific department with the dimensions of the ethical climate scale, and between almost all the HEC aspects with WRQoL subscales. Only the domain of stress at work had fewer and less significant correlations. CONCLUSIONS Health authorities and hospital managers should provide the necessary ground for the institutionalization of professional ethics by creating an appropriate ethical climate. A positive ethical climate may lead to a better working environment with less distress for health professionals and better quality of care for the patients.
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- Informatics & Telematics Department, Harokopio University of Athens, Kallithea, Greece.,Department of Nursing, University of West Attica, Egaleo, Greece
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- Department of Nursing, University of West Attica, Egaleo, Greece
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Temiz TND, Kara (Sivuk) D, Potas N. Moderating Effects of Gender Relationship Between Quality of Work Life and Job Satisfaction: Total Quality Management Perceptions as a Mediating Factor. JOURNAL OF HEALTH MANAGEMENT 2021. [DOI: 10.1177/09720634211052358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The aim of this study is to examine the moderating effects of gender relationship between quality of work life and job satisfaction using total quality management perceptions as a mediating factor. Data were collected from Private and Ministry of Health Training and Research Hospitals using 515 employees in Turkey. The moderated mediation analysis was set up according to the hypothesis model. Total quality management is the mediator, and gender is the moderator. The findings showed that the relationship between quality of work life and job satisfaction, quality of work life and total quality management, total quality management and job satisfaction. With respect to the gender variable, the total quality of management decreases; job satisfaction is a little stronger in males. However, even if job satisfaction increases, it is equal in both males and females.
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- Tuğçe Nur Dursun Temiz
- Department of Health Care Management, Sungurlu Vocational School, Hitit University, Çorum, Turkey
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- Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Health Care Management, Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Health Care Management, Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University, Ankara, Turkey
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Impaired psychomotor vigilance associated with sleep-disordered breathing in women working in the care of older adults in Japan. Sleep Breath 2021; 26:259-267. [PMID: 33983612 DOI: 10.1007/s11325-021-02389-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2020] [Revised: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PURPOSE With a rapidly aging society, there is increasing interest in the health of female workers in the field of care services for older adults due to increasing demands to maintain 24-h care and to support older adults without errors or accidents. Therefore, the purpose of this cross-sectional study was to examine the association between sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and sustained attention in women caring for older adults in Japan. METHODS The study was conducted in women aged 18-67 years old working in care service facilities for older adults in Japan. The sustained attention of participants was measured by the 10-min psychomotor vigilance task (PVT). SDB was assessed based on the respiratory disturbance index (RDI), which was measured using an ambulatory airflow monitor with a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) film sensor to monitor the respiratory airflow of nasal and oral breathing. The participants wore the monitor to record the breathing status while asleep at home. The severity of SDB was categorized as follows: normal, RDI < 5 events/h; mild SDB, RDI 5-10 events/h; and moderate-to-severe SDB, RDI ≥ 10 events/h. RESULTS Of 688 women enrolled, medians of age, body mass index (BMI), sleep duration, and prevalence of hypertension tended to be higher with increasing RDI. No significant association was found between RDI and PVT parameters. However, when we limited the analysis to women with BMI ≥ 22 kg/m2, those with moderate-to-severe SDB had significantly higher odds of having the slowest 10% reaction times compared to those without SDB (OR = 2.03; 95% CI = 1.17-3.53). The association did not decrease after adjusting to account for sleep duration, alcohol drinking habits, and history of hypertension (OR = 1.97; 95% CI = 1.10-3.52). A significant increasing trend was also found between RDI and the slowest 10% of reaction times (p for trend = 0.03). CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that SDB is associated with reduced sustained attention in participants with BMI ≥ 22 kg/m2, although the number of assessments of SDB and PVT was only once per participant due to the nature of the cross-sectional study.
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Dilmaghani M, Tabvuma V. Fragile Families in Quebec and the Rest of Canada: A Comparison of Parental Work-Life Balance Satisfaction. POPULATION RESEARCH AND POLICY REVIEW 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11113-021-09649-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Tanaka J, Koga M, Nagashima N, Kuroda H. The actual-ideal gap in work-life balance and quality of life among acute care ward nurses. J Nurs Manag 2021; 29:998-1006. [PMID: 33340174 DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2020] [Revised: 12/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIMS To describe the current situation of the work-life balance gap among acute care ward nurses and assess its association with quality of life (QOL). BACKGROUND Nurses who spend more time at work than on their personal lives are reported to have lower QOL. To capture the actual-ideal work-life balance gap among nurses with different backgrounds, time spent on work, family and private life must be examined. METHODS This cross-sectional study included 228 nurses from 3 Japanese acute care hospitals. RESULTS Work gap scores and family gap scores for nurses living alone were significantly higher and lower, respectively, than those for nurses living with family. Moreover, the QOL score decreased with increase in the work-life balance gap for nurses. CONCLUSIONS Nurses living alone had greater work burden than nurses living with family. Conversely, living with family may protect nurses' family lives. The work-life balance gap was associated with QOL. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT Addressing the gap between the actual-ideal proportions in work-life balance is important for improving nurses' QOL and work-life balance. Flexible working options and policy changes may also improve their work-life balance and QOL.
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- Junichi Tanaka
- Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Nagasaki University Hospital, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki, Japan
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Michele Masanotti G, Paolucci S, Abbafati E, Serratore C, Caricato M. Sense of Coherence in Nurses: A Systematic Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17061861. [PMID: 32183042 PMCID: PMC7142757 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17061861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2020] [Revised: 03/06/2020] [Accepted: 03/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Background: Nurses experience high levels of distress due to the nature of their work and workplaces; Antonovsky’s salutogenic theory shows that individual and work-related factors can influence human health. The aim of this paper is to analyze the possible correlations with different work-related and individual variables, which influence or are influenced by Sense of Coherence (SOC) and verify the possible use of SOC scales to prevent negative health determinants in workplaces. Methods: Electronic databases were searched with selected studies compared for sample, sample size, study design and basic results. Cross-sectional studies were reviewed for correlations between individual physical and mental health, distress, burnout, job satisfaction and SOC, with intervention studies used to assess the possible impact of training on nurses’ SOC. Results: The review found several correlations between SOC and different work-related variables; but also with several individual characteristics. Conclusion: The review found that SOC was predictor of depressive state, burnout, job dissatisfaction among female nurses; therefore, SOC could be a health promoting resource.
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- Giuseppe Michele Masanotti
- Director of Experimental Centre of Research for Health Promotion and Health Education (CeSPES), 06129 Perugia, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-07-55-858-034
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- School of Specialization in Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, University of Perugia, 06129 Perugia, Italy; (S.P.); (E.A.); (C.S.); (M.C.)
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- School of Specialization in Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, University of Perugia, 06129 Perugia, Italy; (S.P.); (E.A.); (C.S.); (M.C.)
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- School of Specialization in Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, University of Perugia, 06129 Perugia, Italy; (S.P.); (E.A.); (C.S.); (M.C.)
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- School of Specialization in Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, University of Perugia, 06129 Perugia, Italy; (S.P.); (E.A.); (C.S.); (M.C.)
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Are midwives in the Netherlands satisfied with their jobs? A systematic examination of satisfaction levels among hospital and primary-care midwives in the Netherlands. BMC Health Serv Res 2019; 19:832. [PMID: 31722747 PMCID: PMC6854733 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-019-4454-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2019] [Accepted: 08/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Job satisfaction is generally considered to be an important element of work quality and workplace relations. Little is known about levels of job satisfaction among hospital and primary-care midwives in the Netherlands. Proposed changes to the maternity care system in the Netherlands should consider how the working conditions of midwives affect their job satisfaction. Aim We aimed to measure and compare job satisfaction among hospital and primary-care midwives in the Netherlands. Methods Online survey of all practising midwives in the Netherlands using a validated measure of job satisfaction (the Leiden Quality of Work Questionnaire) to analyze the attitudes of hospital and primary-care midwives about their work. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to assess differences between the two groups. Results Approximately one in six of all practising midwives in the Netherlands responded to our survey (hospital midwives n = 103, primary-care midwives n = 405). All midwives in our survey were satisfied with their work (n = 508). However, significant differences emerged between hospital and primary-care midwives in terms of what was most important to them in relation to their job satisfaction. For hospital midwives, the most significant domains were: working hours per week, workplace agreements, and total years of experience. For primary-care midwives, social support at work, work demands, job autonomy, and the influence of work on their private life were most significant. Conclusion Although midwives were generally satisfied, differences emerged in the key predictors of job satisfaction between hospital and primary-care midwives. These differences could be of importance when planning workforce needs and should be taken into consideration by policymakers in the Netherlands and elsewhere when planning new models of care. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12913-019-4454-x) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Majima T, Yamamoto T, Sakai I, Ikezaki S, Nagasaka I. Job satisfaction and related factors of nurses in university hospitals: Focusing on collaborative competency factors. J Nurs Manag 2019; 27:1409-1415. [DOI: 10.1111/jonm.12822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2018] [Revised: 06/12/2019] [Accepted: 06/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Tomoko Majima
- Graduate School of Nursing Chiba University Chiba Japan
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- Faculty of Health Science Sapporo Medical University Sapporo Japan
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- Graduate School of Nursing Chiba University Chiba Japan
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- Graduate School of Nursing Chiba University Chiba Japan
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Askari R, Rafiei S, Akbari R, Ebrahimi EH, Dehghani A, Shafii M. The relationship between work-life balance and quality of life among hospital employees. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/20479700.2019.1656880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- Roohollah Askari
- Health Policy and Management Research Center, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
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- Department of Health Technology Assessment, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Health Care Management, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Biostatics and Epidemiology Department, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Health Policy and Management Research Center, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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Exploring nurses' work-related stress in an acute care hospital in KSA. J Taibah Univ Med Sci 2019; 14:376-382. [PMID: 31488971 PMCID: PMC6717074 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtumed.2019.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2019] [Revised: 04/25/2019] [Accepted: 04/29/2019] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Objectives This study aimed to assess the perceived work-related-stress of staff nurses and determine the relationship between work-related stress and demographic profile. Methods This study used a descriptive cross-sectional design and was conducted in a secondary public hospital (staff nurses = 178, bed capacity = 225) in Riyadh, KSA. The hospital provides medical and surgical services that are important to achieve optimum quality patient care and services. In total, 178 staff nurses were interviewed, but 15 responses were excluded because of missing data (response rate: 92.52%). Results Nurses reported a moderately stressful work environment. Nationality was found to be a significant predictor of nurses' stress levels. Indian nurses had higher stress levels compared with nurses of other nationalities. Working hours per week was another significant predictor of stress. Conclusion This study highlighted perceived work-related stress of staff nurses and determined the relationship between work-related stress and demographic profile. Most nurses were moderately stressed. Working hours were associated directly with stress level. The study findings can serve as a guide for establishing human resources policies aiming at reducing nurses' stress and, thereby, promoting improved health care and task force work performance.
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Prevalence of sleep-disordered breathing among women working in the aged care services in Japan. Int Arch Occup Environ Health 2018; 92:309-316. [DOI: 10.1007/s00420-018-1381-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2017] [Accepted: 11/04/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Makabe S, Kowitlawakul Y, Nurumal MS, Takagai J, Wichaikhum OA, Wangmo N, Yap SF, Kunaviktikul W, Komatsu J, Shirakawa H, Kimura Y, Asanuma Y. Investigation of the key determinants of Asian nurses' quality of life. INDUSTRIAL HEALTH 2018; 56:212-219. [PMID: 29491251 PMCID: PMC5985460 DOI: 10.2486/indhealth.2017-0066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2017] [Accepted: 12/14/2017] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The study aimed to compare nurses' quality of life and investigate key determinants among Asian countries with different economic status. A cross-sectional survey was conducted across five Asian countries (Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Bhutan). Quality of life (WHOQOL-BREF), job stress (National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health questionnaire), and demographic data were assessed. Stepwise multivariate linear regression analysis was performed to identify the key determinants of quality of life. Participants were 3,829 nurses (response rate: 82%) with a mean age of 33 ± 10 yr and majority were women (92%). Regarding quality of life, Bhutan yielded the highest scores, followed by Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, and Japan, and these results were statistically significant. The key determinants that were significantly related to quality of life were "stress coping ability," "life satisfaction," "Japan," "social support," "job stress," and "Singapore" (adjusted R2=0.46). In conclusion, nurses' quality of life differs across Asian countries and is not linked to the country's economic development. To maintain a good quality of life for nurses, an international exchange program like international nursing conferences for work environment and staff coping strategies is recommended to broaden institution' minds and share experiences and exchange views to be able to realize their own problems and discover global solutions to them.
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- Sachiko Makabe
- Department of Clinical Nursing, Akita University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Japan
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Nursing, International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia
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- Department of Clinical Nursing, Akita University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Japan
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- Medical Education Center for Research Innovation and Training, Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan, Bhutan
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- Department of Nursing, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Managementt Science and Engineering, Akita Prefectural University, Japan
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Cruz JP, Cabrera DNC, Hufana OD, Alquwez N, Almazan J. Optimism, proactive coping and quality of life among nurses: A cross-sectional study. J Clin Nurs 2018; 27:2098-2108. [DOI: 10.1111/jocn.14363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/18/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Jonas Preposi Cruz
- Nursing Department; College of Applied Medical Sciences; Shaqra University; Al Dawadmi Saudi Arabia
- Graduate School; Union Christian College; San Fernando City La Union Philippines
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- Nursing Services Department; Lorma Medical Center; San Fernando City La Union Philippines
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- School of Health Sciences; Union Christian College; San Fernando City La Union Philippines
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- Nursing Department; College of Applied Medical Sciences; Shaqra University; Al Dawadmi Saudi Arabia
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- Nursing Department; Majmaah University; Majmaah Saudi Arabia
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Kowitlawkul Y, Yap S, Makabe S, Chan S, Takagai J, Tam W, Nurumal M. Investigating nurses’ quality of life and work-life balance statuses in Singapore. Int Nurs Rev 2018; 66:61-69. [DOI: 10.1111/inr.12457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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- Y. Kowitlawkul
- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies/Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine; National University of Singapore; Singapore Singapore
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- Advanced Practice Nurse; Khoo Teck Puat Hospital; Singapore Singapore
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- Department of Clinical Nursing; Akita University; Akita Japan
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery; University of Newcastle; Newcastle NSW Australia
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- Department of Clinical Nursing; Akita University; Akita Japan
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies/Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine; National University of Singapore; Singapore Singapore
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- Kulliyyah of Nursing; International Islamic University Malaysia; Kuantan Malaysia
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Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to explore the dimensions of temporality that are rarely considered in the literature on leading change.
Design/methodology/approach
The analysis is informed by Adams’ (1995) social theory of time encompassing temporality, timing and tempo. This will illustrate the complexities of time as they relate to the individual, teams and organisation.
Findings
This paper demonstrates the multidimensional nature of time: temporality, timing and tempo, and how each of these can contribute to our understanding of the temporal nature and complexity of change within the health system. A framework to inform much-needed research in the area of time and change is presented.
Practical implications
Challenging assumptions that there is only one common time, that is clock time, can provide opportunities for further discussion and understanding of how various people view time and the influence this has on leading and participating in change in health care.
Originality/value
There is limited literature on the temporal dimensions of change at an organisational, team and individual level. The perspective offered in this paper presents the multidimensional nature of time and the influence this has on understanding the temporal nature of change and critically identifies some key areas for future research.
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Perry L, Xu X, Duffield C, Gallagher R, Nicholls R, Sibbritt D. Health, workforce characteristics, quality of life and intention to leave: The 'Fit for the Future' survey of Australian nurses and midwives. J Adv Nurs 2017; 73:2745-2756. [PMID: 28543428 DOI: 10.1111/jan.13347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM To examine the quality of life of nurses and midwives in New South Wales, Australia and compare values with those of the Australian general population; to determine the influence of workforce, health and work life characteristics on quality of life and its effect on workforce intention to leave. BACKGROUND Few studies have examined nurses' and midwives' quality of life and little is known of its effects on workforce longevity. DESIGN This was a cross-sectional survey conducted in 2014-2015. METHOD The "Fit for the Future" electronic survey, delivered to nurses and midwives, examined demographic, work and health-related factors, which were compared with Australian general population normative values for physical and mental components of quality of life (the Short Form-12). Univariate and multivariate logistic regression models assessed associations with workforce intention to leave. RESULT Physical and mental component scores, calculated for 4,592 nurses and midwives, revealed significantly higher physical but lower mental component scores than the general population. Physical component scores decreased with increasing age; higher scores were seen in nurses with better health indices and behaviours. Mental well-being scores increased with increasing age; in nurses who reported job satisfaction, no work injury, sleep problems or frequent pain and non-smokers. The odds of intention to leave decreased with increasing mental well-being. CONCLUSION Managers and decision-makers should heed study recommendations to implement health promotion strategies for nurses and midwives, aiming to improve mental health, specifically to promote workforce retention.
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- Lin Perry
- Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, Centre for Health Services Management, University of Technology Sydney, NSW, Australia.,School of Nursing and Midwifery, Edith Cowan University, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Sydney Nursing School, Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Oshio T, Inoue A, Tsutsumi A. Does work-to-family conflict really matter for health? Cross-sectional, prospective cohort and fixed-effects analyses. Soc Sci Med 2017; 175:36-42. [DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2016.12.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2016] [Revised: 12/26/2016] [Accepted: 12/27/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Ibrahim NK, Alzahrani NA, Batwie AA, Abushal RA, Almogati GG, Sattam MA, Hussin BK. Quality of life, job satisfaction and their related factors among nurses working in king Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Contemp Nurse 2016; 52:486-498. [PMID: 27586128 DOI: 10.1080/10376178.2016.1224123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess Quality of Life, job satisfaction and their related factors among nurses working in King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. MATERIAL AND METHODS A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 268 nurses, 2014/2015. A validated, confidential data collection sheet was utilized. It contained the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF), and Job Descriptive Index/Job in General (JDI/JIG) scales. RESULTS The majority of nurses (83.5%) perceived their general QOL as very good and good. Age, marital status, having children, nationality, income, education, residence, working experience, department and shift time were associated with QOL domains (p < 0.05). Similarly, working experience, income, shifts, working in inpatient and surgical departments were associated with job satisfaction. Positive correlations were found between job satisfaction and different QOL domains, and between different JDI/JIG subscales together. CONCLUSION Improvement of the modifiable factors as nurses' income and shift time is needed for better QOL and job satisfaction.
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- Nahla Khamis Ibrahim
- a Family & Community Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine , King Abdulaziz University , Jeddah , Saudi Arabia.,b Epidemiology Department, High Institute of Public Health , Alexandria University , Alexandria , Egypt
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- c Fourth Year Medical Student, Family and Community Medicine Department , King Abdulaziz University , Jeddah , Saudi Arabia
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- c Fourth Year Medical Student, Family and Community Medicine Department , King Abdulaziz University , Jeddah , Saudi Arabia
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- c Fourth Year Medical Student, Family and Community Medicine Department , King Abdulaziz University , Jeddah , Saudi Arabia
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- c Fourth Year Medical Student, Family and Community Medicine Department , King Abdulaziz University , Jeddah , Saudi Arabia
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- c Fourth Year Medical Student, Family and Community Medicine Department , King Abdulaziz University , Jeddah , Saudi Arabia
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- c Fourth Year Medical Student, Family and Community Medicine Department , King Abdulaziz University , Jeddah , Saudi Arabia
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