Zaghini F, Vellone E, Maurici M, Sestili C, Mannocci A, Ercoli E, Magnavita N, La Torre G, Alvaro R, Sili A. The influence of work context and organizational well-being on psychophysical health of healthcare providers.
LA MEDICINA DEL LAVORO 2020;
111:306-320. [PMID:
32869767 PMCID:
PMC7809958 DOI:
10.23749/mdl.v111i4.9075]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2019] [Accepted: 05/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
Abstract
Background:
A high level of organizational well-being improves employee performance and influences the physical and mental health of healthcare providers and students.
Objective:
This study investigates the relationship between the work context, organizational well-being, and the psychophysical health of healthcare providers.
Methods:
A multicentre cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on a sample of healthcare providers (physicians and nurses) and healthcare students (medical students and nursing students). A self-report questionnaire was administered between September and November 2016.
Results:
Of the 300 questionnaires administered, 201 (67%) were correctly completed. Overall, both the physical and mental health of the healthcare providers and students are explained by the variables of the organizational context: organizational well-being and socio-demographic/work characteristics. In particular, the results show a dependence on gender and age. Furthermore, decision latitude had a positive effect on physical health (b=.134) while job demands had a negative effect (b=-.160) explaining 21% of the PCS of the healthcare providers and students (R2=.209). Mental health improved via the satisfaction (b=.345), and positivity (b=.222) of healthcare professionals and students of these disciplines.
Discussion:
The results are significant because they directly impact the quality of care provided as well as patient safety.
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