Quality Of Work Life Research Articles

The effect of circadian on the productivity of nurses with the mediating role of quality of work life

BackgroundCircadian rhythms, as an integral part of daily life, govern the scheduling, management, and coordination of living organisms. Given the irregular nature of shift patterns in nurses’ work schedules, investigating their implications is paramount to increasing Quality of Work Life (QWL) and productivity. The study aimed to investigate the impact of circadian rhythm on the efficiency of nurses working in hospitals in Qazvin, Iran, with QWL serving as a mediating variable.MethodsThis study employed a descriptive-analytical research design, utilizing cross-sectional data collected in 2022–2023 based on the implementation of Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The number of participants was 378 nurses. The data were obtained by administering a questionnaire and various tools, organized into four sections: demographic information, the Circadian Questionnaire, the Quality of Work Life Questionnaire, and the Nurses’ Efficiency Questionnaire. The collected data were subsequently analyzed using SEM techniques within the R software.ResultsThe findings demonstrated statistically significant variations in mean scores about gender and efficiency (p = 0.008), marital status and efficiency (p = 0.000), and employment type and efficiency (p = 0.002) among the study participants. There was a significant association between shift patterns and QWL (p = 0.004). Expressly, the confirmed results indicated a direct impact of circadian on QWL (with a path coefficient of 0.013), as well as an indirect impact on efficiency mediated by the variable QWL (with a path coefficient of 0.037) (p < 0.05).ConclusionDue to the critical role of nurses in the healthcare system, implementing strategies that promote their efficiency is paramount. Therefore, managers can create an environment that enhances nurses’ productivity by improving methods that positively impact their QWL.

Factor Affecting the Quality of Work Life Among Nurses: A Systematic Review.

This literature review evaluates the factors that affect nurses' quality of work life with the goal of enhancing their overall well-being, work experience, and creating a more supportive and satisfying work environment in the nursing field. A systematic review was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Electronic databases including Scopus, PubMed, SAGE Journal, and Springer were searched for scientific articles on the quality of work life among nurses. After screening and removal of duplicates, we analyzed the full text of the articles to identify potentially relevant studies for eligibility, and then we extracted data from the articles that matched. The search of the literature resulted in 68 articles. Only 20 articles that met all inclusion criteria were included in the systematic review after full text review. The literature indicates that nurses' work life quality is affected by three primary factors: personal (socio-demographic), occupational, and psychological. Identifying the factors is critical to finding the right solution for improving work life quality and overcoming factors that decrease nurses' work life quality.

Quality of Work Life and its Associated Factors among Primary Healthcare Nurses in Madinah City, Saudi Arabia

Objectives: In this study, we investigated the quality of work life and its influential factors among primary healthcare nurses in Madinah City. Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional design using an online survey to capture data from 290 primary healthcare nurses. We used a quality of nursing work life scale. Results: Less than half (45.9%) of primary care nurses had a high work life quality level, 43.8% had a moderate level, and 10.3% had a low level. Work world elements had the highest mean score, followed by the job structure, work/home life, and work context subdomains. Age, income, nationality, marital status, and number of children were factors that affect nurses' work life quality (p = .020, .001, .040, .002, and .00, respectively). Conclusion: The level of nurses' quality of work life varied from moderate to high; age, income, nationality, marital status, and number of children influenced nurses' work life quality. It is imperative to pay closer attention to nurses' quality of work life and factors that influence it, which can lead to enhanced patient and nurse satisfaction and provide high quality care.

Quality of work-life situation and effectiveness of labour laws: managerial perspectives

PurposeThis paper aims to examine the current quality of work-life (QWL) situation and the effectiveness of labor laws for promoting QWL in the context of Nepalese workplaces.Design/methodology/approachIt uses a descriptive-interpretative-qualitative approach to analyze the responses. Information is gathered through discussions with 85 higher- and middle-level managers of large and medium-sized organizations.FindingsThe majority of Nepalese organizations accept safe and healthy working conditions, social relevance of work-life, social integration in the work organization, and work and total life space as the key aspects of QWL. They have become even more critical as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, they face challenges in providing employees with opportunities for continued growth and security, immediate opportunity to use and develop human capacities, adequate and fair compensation and constitutionalism in the work organization. QWL-related provisions in Labour Act, 2017, play a vital role in promoting the QWL situation. The QWL programs offer many benefits to employees’ private and working lives. The lack of such programs would undoubtedly have negative consequences for Nepalese companies. Compliance with labor laws will promote a better QWL situation at Nepalese workplaces.Research limitations/implicationsOnly managerial perspectives are considered for examining the current situation of QWL and the effectiveness of QWL-related provisions of the Labour Act, 2017. It excludes the views of union leaders.Practical implicationsThis paper indicates that labor laws’ QWL-related provisions are effective. It also provides several policy measures for promoting a better QWL in Nepalese workplaces.Originality/valueThis study presents QWL-related legal provisions and the actual situation at the workplaces of Nepal. It also presents the key aspects of QWL in the context of Nepal.

Faculty engagement, quality of work-life, organizational commitment and spiritual leadership – examining the mediation and moderation effects

PurposeBased on positive organizational scholarship, this study aims to examine the role of faculty engagement in mediating the relationship between quality of work-life (QWL) and organizational commitment. The paper also analyses how spiritual leadership moderates the relationship between QWL and faculty engagement.Design/methodology/approachThe data was collected through structured questionnaires from undergraduate and postgraduate teachers working in various business schools across major cities in India. The sample was selected through the snowball sampling technique. The sample size was 486, and analysis was done through the structural equation modelling approach using the bootstrapping method.FindingsFindings indicate that faculty engagement mediates the relationship between QWL and organizational commitment among teachers. Furthermore, results show that educational institutions that practice spiritual leadership support higher positive psychological and emotional states of engagement.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper provides an integrated model of engagement, commitment and QWL through a study of mediation and moderation effects and adds value to the psychology and workplace spirituality literature. There is the future scope for further generalizations of the model in different geographical contexts to analyse the influence of other leadership styles.Practical implicationsFurthermore, it would help educational institutions to design QWL strategies for engaging teachers psychologically, emotionally and cognitively by accelerating employees’ positive emotions and behaviours. Finally, the paper shows implications for developing the QWL strategies to create a committed and engaged workforce through spiritual leadership.Originality/valueThe paper contributes to the academic literature by investigating interrelationships among variables from a positive organizational scholarship perspective. The paper would help practitioners to comprehend the importance of spiritual leadership in educational institutions.

The Relationship between Quality of Work Life and Organizational Commitment: An Analysis of the Mediating Role of Job Satisfaction by Applying to the Employees of the Central Administration of Customs of the Red Sea and the Southern Region

The Relationship between Quality of Work Life and Organizational Commitment: An Analysis of the Mediating Role of Job Satisfaction by Applying to the Employees of the Central Administration of Customs of the Red Sea and the Southern Region

The effect of quality of worklife, work motivation and employee engagement on employee performance

This study aims to analyze the effect of quality of worklife, work motivation and employee engagement on employee performance at PT. Cahaya Engineering Sukses Bekasi used as a case study. This research approach uses quantitative, a total sample obtained as many as 110 respondents with a population of 150. Data collection techniques with observation, documentation and questionnaires with random sampling techniques. Multiple linear regression analysis methods with SPSS programs are used to analyze the data. The results showed that Quality Of Worklife had a positive but not significant effect while Work Motivation and Employee Engagement had a positive and significant effect on Employee Performance with Work Motivation variables that had a more dominant effect. Quality Of Worklife, Work Motivation and Employee Engagement simultaneously have a positive and significant effect on the performance of PT. Cahaya Engineering Sukses Bekasi. This shows that companies should focus more on improving Quality of Worklife and Employee Engagement in order to produce better employee performance.

Strategies to improve human resource performance at PT XYZ in West Java

The purpose of this study is to identify factors that affect human resource performance at PT XYZ and determine strategies needed to improve HR performance. This study is based on the Sink and Tuttle's strategic approach, namely, effectiveness, efficiency, quality, productivity, quality of work life, innovation and profitability. The study was conducted at the company's operational locations in plantations and tea processing factories as well as at the head office and representatives of the company in West Java. Data collection is carried out from April 2023 to September 2023, with data collected from January 2020 to October 2023 through interviews using questionnaires. The results of measuring human resources performance using the AHP, OMAX and TLS methods above have shown KPIs that are not achieved in the criteria for achieving HR performance at the plantation. The weak factors in influencing the non-achievement of HR performance are (1) Factory output productivity ratio; (2) Factory utility ratio; (3) Labor cost ratio in the plant; (4) Labor costs in the factory; (5) Material / Material Cost ratio; (6) General and administrative cost ratio. The Shoot Analysis Percentage will be suitable for the implementation of strategies to increase supervision and adjust SOPs or rules related to shoot analysis. The drone mapping (mapping) of plant health and populations can also be useful to find out plant health from above the satellite / drone, so that a more appropriate solution can be found for the process of health or recovery of gardens.

The effectiveness of Balint group work on the quality of work life, resilience, and nurse-patient communication skills among psychiatric nurses: a randomized controlled trial.

Balint group training has gained popularity in medical practices as an intervention designed to enhance the quality of life, well-being, and communication skills of healthcare practitioners. Psychiatric nurses, in particular, encounter distinct challenges and stressors inherent in their profession, necessitating the development and implementation of effective interventions to assist them in coping with the difficulties they experience. In this vein, the current study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of Balint group training on quality of work life, resilience, and nurse-patient communication skills among psychiatric nurses. Thirty psychiatric nurses from Razi Hospital in Tehran were recruited via the purposeful sampling method in 2022 and were randomly assigned to either the Balint group, consisting of eight weekly one-hour training sessions, or a control group. Participants completed the Walton Quality of Work Life Questionnaire, Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, and Communication Skills Scale before and after the intervention. The data were analyzed using the Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). The study found no significant differences between the Balint group and the control group in terms of quality of work life, resilience, and nurse-patient communication skills. Findings suggest that Balint group training was not an effective intervention for improving the well-being and communication skills of psychiatric nurses. However, the study highlights the need for further investigation into the potential factors that may explain the lack of significant gains and offers insights for future research in this area.

Work alienation and quality of work life among nurses: A descriptive cross-sectional study.

Work alienation in nursing can create various problems that affect the quality of work life of nurses, which should be addressed from different perspectives. This study investigated the relationship between work alienation and the quality of work life, aiming to determine the factors affecting nurses' quality of work life. This is a descriptive and cross-sectional study that used the STROBE guidelines to prepare this study report. The study was conducted between March and June 2022 in Turkey with 303 nurses. It used an online questionnaire with a simple random sampling. Data were collected using a descriptive characteristics form, the Work Alienation Scale, and the Quality of Nursing Work Life Scale. The data were analyzed with Pearson correlation and multiple regression analysis. There was a significant negative correlation between work alienation and the quality of work life. Four independent variables with 58.2% impact on the nurses' quality of work life were identified, including participation in the decision-making process, the ability to use initiative during the production of the service, the significance of the work for the individual, and the type of institution. The nurses' work alienation score was moderate, and their quality of work life score was high. An increase in the feeling of work alienation statistically decreased the quality of work life. Nurses who experience work alienation may face a decline in their quality of work life that may have an adverse effect on their work performance and work satisfaction.

Analysis of burnout syndrome on the quality of nursing work life during COVID-19 pandemic

Background: Amid the long struggle against the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses are experiencing physical and psychological fatigue. This study aimed to analyze the impact of burnout syndrome on the quality of work life of nurses in Madiun, Indonesia. Methods: In this study, researchers used a quantitative approach with data sources from questionnaires through Google form with a total of 1299 respondents, and data processing was carried out using structural equation model-partial least square (SEM-PLS). Results: The results showed that burnout syndrome has a significant effect on the quality of nurses' work life with p-value=0.004, emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal achievement have a significant influence on the incidence of burnout syndrome with p-value=0.000, and work-life-home life, work context, and work design have a considerable influence with p-value=0.000, on the quality of nursing work life in nurses in Madiun, Indonesia. Conclusion: Recognizing burnout in healthcare workers during an outbreak was crucial to minimizing its impact and ensuring their well-being. This study can help stakeholders make decisions about work distribution, compensation, and creating a supportive work environment.

Quality of Work Life among Nurses Working in Secondary Level Hospitals in Bangladesh

Background: Nurses play a crucial role in the healthcare delivery system. The phrase "quality of work life" (QWL) describes the range of elements that affect how successfully nurses can balance their personal and professional lives.Objective: To assess the level of quality of work life among nurses working in secondary-level hospitals in Bangladesh.Materials and Methods: To assess the quality of the work-life balance, a cross-sectional study including 232 nurses working in secondary-level hospitals was carried out from January to December 2022. The WALTON QWL scale was used to construct the questionnaire.Results: The QWL score average was 126.0±9.3. About two-thirds of the nurses (71.1%) among them reported moderate QWL. The nurses' QWL was statistically significant when considering their recent night shifts, their capacity to eat at the proper times, their ability to spend time with friends and family, their conflicts with coworkers, and their conflicts with doctors (p˂0.05). The majority of nurses who worked night shifts in the past month (75.1%) reported having moderate QWL, which included being able to take breaks during work hours (66.7%), experiencing sudden changes in the shift schedule (68.2%), not being able to eat at the right time (79.6%), not having many opportunities to spend time with family and friends (81.85), and having conflicts with coworkers (84.1%) and doctors (87.5%).Conclusion: The study revealed that most of the nurses experienced moderate levels of QWL. The prevalence of QWL among nurses may have affected patient care, satisfaction with care, increased medical errors, and decreased overall hospital job efficiency. Enhancing nurses' QWL will help to raise the standard of nursing care given to patients at all levels and, as a result, increase their productivity. KYAMC Journal Volume: 14, No: 03, October 2023: 151-157.

Organisational justice and work-family conflict: Impact to quality of work life

Orientation: The development of quality of work life (QWL) in line with the needs of employees will balance personal growth and social life in the workplace. Improving the QWL has an impact on employee efficiency and organisational productivity.Research purpose: This study determines how organisational justice and work-family conflict determine the QWL. We conducted a cross-sectional study. Participants were selected based on characteristics and the objective of the study.Motivation for the study: Employees’ well-being and fairness in the workplace are crucial factors that can significantly impact their job satisfaction, productivity and overall organisational outcomes.Research approach/design and method: Data collection used questionnaires and involved 508 oil palm plantation officers. The hierarchical regression analysis was used to find out the determinant of QWL.Main findings: We found that organisational justice and work-family conflict are predictors of QWL. Work-family conflict is associated with low levels of QWL. Interactional justice and time-based conflict was the best predictor of QWL.Practical/managerial implications: The emergence of work-family conflict will reduce employee job satisfaction, and ultimately, the QWL will decrease.Contribution/value-add: These findings could be guidelines for managing a healthy work culture that eventually leads to the organisation’s success.

A PHENOMENOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE ON QUALITY OF WORK LIFE AND EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

This study aims to get a clear picture of the application of the Quality of Work Life (QWL) at Community Health Center/Puskesmas Banjarmasin Indah. This study seek to explore the phenomenon of Quality of Work Life (QWL) and to find out and analyze whether the application of Quality of Work Life (QWL) has an effect on employee performance for Community Health Center/Puskesmas Banjarmasin Indah. Data for this study was collected from 30 key informants whose willingness was based on snowball sampling and by observing as passive participants, semi-structured interviews, and with the help of open and closed question instruments. This research prioritized the emic perspective - with full attention to key informant perceptions. Miles and Huberman's phenomenological approach was used in this study. It was found that Quality of Work Life (QWL) has an effect on employee performance for Community Health Center/Puskesmas Banjarmasin Indah.

The intention to leave among academics in Iran: an examination of their work-life quality and satisfaction

BackgroundDespite the importance of faculty retention, there is little understanding of how demographic variables, professional and institutional work-life issues, and satisfaction interact to explain faculty intentions to leave. This study aimed to investigate the intention to leave among academics and their Work-Life Quality and Satisfaction.MethodsThis is a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted by 8 faculties affiliated to Urmia University of Medical Sciences located in Urmia, West Azarbaijan province, Iran. The participants in the study were 120 faculty members from Nursing and Midwifery, Medicine, Allied health professions, and Health management and medical information faculties. The Work-Life Quality and Satisfaction scale, and the intension to leave scale were used for data collection. Uni- and multivariable linear regression analyses were employed to determine predictors of the intention to leave (P-values < 0.05).ResultsThe mean scores of all dimensions of Work-Life Quality and Satisfaction scale, and intention to leave were in an average level. There is a negative correlation between Work-Life Quality and Satisfaction subscales, along with demographic factors, and the intention to leave (P < 0.05), while multivariate analysis showed that work experience and Discipline were significant independent predictors of intention to leave (P < 0.05).ConclusionsIn order to improve education in universities, it is necessary to pay attention to the conditions of creating job satisfaction in academics. Considering the high intention to leave among Nursing lecturers, without sufficient support of nursing schools in terms of human resources, it may suffer by the lack of academic staff; eventually the quality of education will reduce in undergraduate nursing in the long term.

A Study on Work-Life Quality of Female Domestic Workers

Abstract: Domestic workers are regarded as an important source of income for millions of women worldwide. This sector has existed for centuries, as evidenced by the histories of slavery, colonialism, and other forms of servitude. In today's society, the contribution of domestic work is vital for the economy. They have become increasingly in demand around the world in recent decades. Domestic workers are not normally considered workers, and their working conditions remain unregulated. Their employment situation is considered outside the general framework of existing employment laws. This is mainly because most of the work done is generally invisible. Women domestic workers account for a large part of India's unorganized labor force. Though men do this type of work, there is a trend toward the feminization of domestic work. People from lower socioeconomic backgrounds are primarily involved in this work. The increase in the number of domestic workers in India is attributed to an increase in affluent sections' per capita income, increased female labor participation, the disintegration of joint families, and an increase in life expectancy with an increase in ill health levels. Therefore, their daily struggle for survival has yet to capture the attention of the government. Thus, this study is entitled “A Study on Work-Life Quality of Female Domestic Workers.” This helps to understand the major factors responsible for the low economic status of women domestic workers. The study will also highlight the issues and problems of these women domestic workers and various measures that can be taken for the welfare of this sector. Key Words: Quality of Work Life, Women, and Domestic Workers.

Workload and psychosocial risks among nurses in mental health and psychiatry in Chile.

The present study aims to explore and compare psychosocial risks and work overload among nursing professionals in the field mental health and psychiatry in Chile. Quantitative, observational and cross-sectional research was designed for this purpose. Nurses from community, ambulatory, hospital and emergency units in mental health and psychiatry in Chile were recruited between January and May 2022. Instruments of psychosocial variables and an occupational psychosocial risk scale based on the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire were used. Descriptive and correlational statistics were used, as well as independent samples t-tests, Factorial Anova and post-hoc analysis with Bonferroni correction. As a result, 174 nursing professionals were recruited, 79.3% female, average age 33.9 years. One-third belonged to the Metropolitan Region of Chile. The highest psychosocial risk was obtained by nurses over 30 years of age, from the Metropolitan Region, with more than 16 patients under their care, at the hospital or psychiatric emergency level. Significant differences were observed in work overload and psychosocial risks according to personal and work characteristics of the professionals, as well as of the users and health services. The levels of psychosocial risk and work overload of mental health and psychiatric nurses were reported, as well as the comparison of these according to personal, sociodemographic, and work characteristics. In order to improve the quality of work life of these professionals and the quality of these services, it is essential to develop interventions focused on the dimensions addressed, as well as to define norms and policies that ensure a workload in accordance with international standards.

The Quality Work Life among Nurses Working in Selected Hospitals in Kathmandu

Background: Quality Work Life (QWL) is essential for the long-term resilience of healthcare systems and nurses' Well-Being (WB), despite the fact that there hasn't been much research done in Nepal. Purpose: The main aim of this research study is to examine the QWL among nurses and inspect the association b/t QWL with demographic features among nurses. Methods: To study nurses' QWL, a cross-sectional technique was carried out at the selected tertiary-level of Hospital in Basundhara/Dhapasi, Kathmandu; a non-probability enumerative sampling method was adopted based on the QWL survey. The questionnaire has six categories: sociodemographic data, work environment, management relationships, work conditions, job perception, and support services. Validity and reliability were ensured, and informed consent was obtained in writing. The study had 150 registered nurses enrolled in it, and it received ethical approval. Findings: In this study, researchers utilized descriptive and chi-square tests to examine the level of quality of work life (QWL) among nurses and the association of demographic factors with QWL, However, the results demonstrated that the majority (81.3%) of the nurses experienced a moderate level of QWL. Research Limitation/ Practical Implication: Low generalizability, a small sample size, self-reported bias, a cross-sectional design, and limited data collection techniques are some of the study's limitations. Health organizations should invest in training and development, social support, flexible work, and policies that address the work environment, relationships with management, work conditions, job perception, and support services if they want to improve the QWL of nurses in Kathmandu. It is crucial to take activities that increase output and employee happiness. Originality/Value: The originality and value of this study reside in its assessment of the relationship between QWL, quality patient outcome, and nurse well-being, addressing a significant gap in the literature.

The relationship between effort-reward imbalance and quality of working life among medical caregivers: mediating effects of job burnout.

To determine the relationship between effort-reward imbalance (ERI) and quality of working life (QWL) among medical caregivers and the mediating role of job burnout. This was a cross-sectional survey. A total of 787 medical caregivers at seven hospitals from Sichuan and Chongqing, China, between May to September 2023 were included in this observational study. The General Information Questionnaire, Effort-Reward Imbalance Questionnaire (ERI), Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey (MBI-GS), and Quality of Working Life Scale (QWL7-32) were used for data collection. SPSS 26.0 and PROCESSv3.3 were used for all data analyses, including descriptive statistics. A total of 820 questionnaires were distributed, of which only 787 were valid (return rate; 95.98%). The QWL score of medical caregivers was 126.94 ± 16.69. However, QWL scores were significantly different depending on age, number of children, family support status, department, years of experience, night shift status, number of night shifts per month, number of hours worked per day, monthly income, and occurrence of errors or adverse events (p < 0.05). Furthermore, job burnout and ERI were negatively correlated with QWL (p < 0.01). Job burnout mediated (95% CI = -0.365, -0.260) the relationship between ERI and QWL, accounting for 58.65% of the total effect. Medical caregivers have a medium level of QWL. Job burnout partially mediates the relationship between ERI and QWL. Medical caregiver managers can improve QWL by directly intervening in occupational stress and indirectly intervening in job burnout.

Quality of working life of surgeons in multidisciplinary hospitals

The quality of work life can directly affect both the general wellbeing and safety of the employee. Quality of work life (QWL) is a concept reflecting the employee’s satisfaction with the conditions of his/her labor activity. It can influence work capacity, labor productivity and - if neglected - cause professional burnout of the employee. The purpose of this study was to assess the quality of work life of surgeons in multidisciplinary hospitals using the Walton questionnaire. The study was conducted among surgeons in Saratov and Engels. The quality of work life was assessed using the 35-item Walton questionnaire. Univariate and multivariate binary logistic regressions and Student’s independent t-test were used to analyze the data. Seventy-four surgeons participated in the study, with a mean age of 38.9 years (± 4.3) and mean years of experience of 8 years (± 4.33). The majority (89.2%) rated their QWL as average. The criteria selected as the most influential on overall QWL: ability development and general living space received the highest and lowest scores from the respondents, respectively. In addition to improving the workplaces, equipment and instruments used by surgeons, comprehensive improvement of all factors affecting the quality of work life is needed.