Alharbi MF, Basheer AF, Alharbi WS, Aljohni EA. Quality of Nursing Work Life and Level of Stress Across different regions in Saudi Arabia.
J Nurs Manag 2022;
30:3208-3217. [PMID:
35896177 DOI:
10.1111/jonm.13746]
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Abstract
AIM
This study investigates the quality of nursing work life and level of stress at hospitals located in different regions in Saudi Arabia.
BACKGROUND
Nursing staff are at increased risk of distress and are exposed to a variety of wear-generating elements that may influence the professional quality of work life.
METHODS
A quantitative, cross-sectional and snowball sampling was used to collect data (n=303) among nurses across different regions in Saudi Arabia using an electronic survey.
RESULTS
Most respondents were 26-35 years of age (67.7%), women (90.8%), and staff nurses (61.4%). The total mean QNWL score was 147.9 (SD = 30.0), and the total mean stress score was 14.8 (SD = 6.08). A significant correlation was found between stress score and total quality of nursing work life score and its domains (p < 0.001). A higher stress score was associated with older age (>35 years), Saudi nationality, and sub degree education. Better quality of nursing work life scores for nurses working (<30 h) while poor score was associated with working experience in the current unit (<5 years).
CONCLUSION
Stress negatively affects the quality of nursing work life of nurses. More working experience with shorter working hours improves the quality of nursing work life.
IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT
Collaboration with open communication to support nurses through promotion of working condition and psychological well-being for adequate quality of nursing work life is crucial by all management levels.
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