Impact of doctor-nurse collaboration on job satisfaction and turnover intention among nurses in stomatological hospital

Abstract

Objective To explore the influences of doctor-nurse collaboration on job satisfaction and turnover intention among nurses in stomatological hospital. Methods A total of 545 nurses from grade III-A stomatological hospital were investigated by convenience sampling method from January 2015 to February 2015 using general data questionnaire, doctor-nurse collaboration scale, nurses′ job satisfaction scale and turnover intention questionnaire. Results The scores of doctor-nurse collaboration scale, job satisfaction and turnover intention were (86.46±14.52), (136.08±14.88) and (20.31±3.67). The doctor-nurse collaboration level was positively correlated with job satisfaction (r=0.328, P<0.01) and negatively correlated with turnover intention (r=-0.220, P<0.01). Doctor-nurse collaboration level could be positive to predict the situation of job satisfaction (t=2.871, P<0.01), and negative to predict the possibility of quitting current job (t=-6.209, P<0.01). Conclusions The situation of nurse job satisfaction and turnover intention is not optimistic in stomatological hospital. Improving the level of doctor-nurse collaboration can help to improve job satisfaction and reduce turnover intention. Key words: Nurse; Doctor-nurse collaboration; Job satisfaction; Turnover intention