Quality Of Work Life Research Articles

Effect of technology on Quality of Work life for Nursing staff and patients satisfaction at El-Rajhi Hospital

Effect of technology on Quality of Work life for Nursing staff and patients satisfaction at El-Rajhi Hospital

Development of a quality of work life scale for Japanese community pharmacists: a questionnaire survey mostly in large companies

BackgroundHuman resource management may become complex for community pharmacists owing to recent changes in work volume and content. Few studies have examined job satisfaction, well-being, and quality of work life (QWL) among community pharmacists in Japan. This study focused on QWL, a more comprehensive concept than job satisfaction, and aimed to develop the QWL questionnaire for Japanese community pharmacists (the QWLQ for JCP) and assess its reliability and validity.MethodsA questionnaire survey was conducted among 2027 pharmacists who worked in pharmacies with the cooperation of 20 corporations running pharmacies. Collected data were subjected to principal component factor analysis with Promax rotation via SPSS Windows version 28.ResultsThe factor analysis used data from 1966 pharmacists. In total, five significant components, which formed the basis of the QWLQ for JCP, were identified. These included “Influence of work on mind and body,” “Relationships with colleagues,” “Relationship with the boss,” “Meaning of existence in the workplace,” and “Pride in work.” Cronbach’s alpha, which expressed reliability, ranged from 0.585 to 0.854 for all the subscales.ConclusionThe QWLQ for the JCP significantly explained the concept of QWL, which indicated that its validity was sufficient.

The Impact of Development and Training, Work Life Quality, Self Efficacy, Safety, and Job Satisfaction On Employee Performance

The Impact of Development and Training, Work Life Quality, Self Efficacy, Safety, and Job Satisfaction On Employee Performance

The Impact of Quality of Work Life and Work-Life Balance on Job Satisfaction: The Mediating Role of Perceived Organizational Support

The Impact of Quality of Work Life and Work-Life Balance on Job Satisfaction: The Mediating Role of Perceived Organizational Support

The mediating role of quality of work life and organizational commitment in the link between transformational leadership and organizational citizenship behavior

In this modern era, schools require Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) of organization members as one of the determining elements for the smooth process of achieving school goals. Leadership can transform an organization's entire potential as a learning community towards better organizational change, which is needed to increase OCB. This article aims to analyze the direct and indirect relationship between transformational leadership (TL) and OCB with quality of work-life (QWL) and organizational commitment (OC) as mediators. Another aim is to analyze the role of QWL as a mediator of the relationship between TL and OC. The research sample was 165 permanent teachers from several high schools in Madiun City. Research data was collected through questionnaires, and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used for data analysis. The data analysis results prove a significant direct relationship between TL, QWL, and OC with OCB in a positive direction. The results of testing the role of mediating variables contribute to the novelty of this research, namely: 1) QWL partially mediates the relationship between TL and OC, as well as the relationship between TL and OCB; 2) OC partially mediates the relationship between TL and OCB. The analysis results indicate that increasing teacher OCB can be done effectively through increasing transformational leadership practices, programs to improve the quality of work-life, and increasing teacher organizational commitment.

Study protocol of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial on the efficacy and safety of an Ayurveda formulation (Ayush-SR) in the management of occupational stress among nurses

Abstract BACKGROUND: Work-related stress has been found to have a detrimental effect on the individual’s productivity, quality of work, health, and personal life. Nursing has been identified as an occupation with high stress levels owing to complex job requirements that demand full physical and mental attributes, high responsibility, and job timings. Many Ayurveda interventions have demonstrated adaptogenic properties, and the proposed manuscript presents the design and protocol of the study, an Ayurveda intervention, Ayush-SR, in occupational stress in nurses. OBJECTIVE: To assess the clinical efficacy and safety of Ayurvedic medicine Ayush-SR in the management of occupational stress among nurses. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A prospective, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, placebo-controlled, two-arm study has been designed to enroll a total of 120 nurses from a tertiary hospital in New Delhi, India. They will be screened for occupational stress based on a Professional Life Stress Scale (PLSS) score between 15 and 45, to meet the selection criteria. The participants will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio and allocated to two tabs of either Ayush-SR in the dose of 500 mg or its matching placebo twice a day after food for 90 days. The two-arm intervention comparison study includes a follow-up of 90 days with an assessment at the end of every 30 days. OUTCOME MEASURES: The primary outcome is the change in scores of PLSS. The secondary outcomes include the clinical safety assessment, changes in the scores of Quality of Life (by WHOQOL-BREF), and Manasa Bhava (Ayurveda-based psychobehavioral parameters) factors. Ethics: Ethics approval was taken from the Institutional Ethics Committee following which recruitment commenced in February 2021. Clinical Trial Registration: CTRI/2020/07/2026276 dated 01.07.2020

The impact of the education program based on dimensions of quality of work life among emergency medical services providers

BackgroundQuality of work life is a vital factor for health care providers. This study aimed to determine the impact of the education program based on dimensions of quality of work life among emergency medical services employees.MethodsThe quasi-experimental study was conducted on 100 emergency medical services employees in Tehran, Iran, who were chosen using a convenience sampling method (50 in the intervention group and 50 in the control group). The information was gathered using a Demographic Questionnaire and a Walton Quality of Work Life Questionnaire with eight dimensions. The research was carried out in three stages: design, implementation, and evaluation of the education program. During the design phase, the educational needs of the participants were determined in terms of the dimensions of the quality of work life and work and total living space. The education program on work-life quality was implemented in four virtual group sessions, emphasizing the educational needs identified through uploading educational content to the WhatsApp application. The evaluation was conducted in two stages: before the education program and three months after the program. With a significance level of 0.05, the data was analyzed using SPSS version 24 software.ResultsThe results revealed that an education program on the quality of work life and its dimensions, emphasizing strategies to improve work and total living space, can improve the score of this dimension in the intra-group comparison of both the intervention and control groups (p = 0.046), as well as in the inter-group comparison, at the three-month post-intervention stage, there is a significant difference and a significant increase (p = 0.030), but it does not have a significant effect on the quality of work life and its other dimensions.ConclusionIt is recommended that emergency medical services managers plan to improve the quality of working life of their employees, particularly in terms of work and total living space.

Quality of Work-life of Road Side Food Street Vendors in Tiruchirappalli District

Street vending is a universal phenomenon and is primarily seen in all countries. The people working in this area get low wages, which makes it easy for them to enter unskilled labour and be self-employed. It provides self-employment, removes poverty, and improves the people's standard of living. This study mainly focuses on the standard of living of roadside food vendors in the Tiruchirappalli district. The researcher selected 60 sample respondents by using a simple random sampling method. It is found that there is a significant difference between monthly income and quality of life of food street vendors. It is suggested that the street vendors must register as per the provisions of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014.

Systematic Literature Review: The Effect of Quality of Work-Life Balance and Corporate Culture on Employee Engagement

Employees are one of the entities that are quite vital in driving a company. They are required to contribute concretely, optimally and continuously quantitatively and qualitatively in daily operations in order to achieve company goals. To support employees to remain enthusiastic and focused on company goals, a conducive and quality work environment is needed so that employees feel comfortable and will continue to be engaged (engaged) with the company. This study aims to determine the extent to which work life balance Employees are one of the entities that are quite vital in driving a company. They are required to contribute concretely, optimally and continuously quantitatively and qualitatively in daily operations in order to achieve company goals. To support employees to remain enthusiastic and focused on company goals, a conducive and quality work environment is needed so that employees feel comfortable and will continue to be engaged (engaged) with the company. This study aims to determine the extent to which work life balance and work culture influence employee engagement. The method used in this research is systematic literature review (SLR) of journal articles published in 2017-2022. Based on the results of literature analysis on the 5 selected journals, it shows that the independent variables, namely quality of work life and organizational culture, have an effect on employee engagement. This study seeks to determine and prove the extent to which the variables of quality of work life and organizational culture influence employee engagement, and based on the results of the study using a systematic literature review, it can be concluded: Quality of work life influences the company's employee engagement, Company culture also influences company employee engagementand work culture influence employee engagement. The method used in this research is systematic literature review (SLR) of journal articles published in 2017-2022. Based on the results of literature analysis on the 5 selected journals, it shows that the independent variables, namely quality of work life and organizational culture, have an effect on employee engagement. This study seeks to determine and prove the extent to which the variables of quality of work life and organizational culture influence employee engagement, and based on the results of the study using a systematic literature review, it can be concluded: Quality of work life influences the company's employee engagement, Company culture also influences company employee engagement

A Conceptual Model of Nurse Retention Integrating Quality of Work Life and Human Resource Management: The Case of Jordan

Worldwide, the health sector faces a major challenge in retaining its staff. In Jordan, both public and university hospitals struggle with high turnover among nursing staff, which ultimately affects their overall performance. This study aims to discuss an integrated conceptual model that is developed based on the impact of quality of nursing work life (QNWL) and human resource management (HRM) practices on nursing staff retention. The model is drawn using the socio-technical system (STS) and social exchange (SET) theories to support the significance of QNWL and nurse retention. In addition, HRM practices involving training, compensation, performance appraisal, and recruitment were used. This framework contributes to research by combining the perspectives of QNWL and HRM to understand employee retention comprehensively. The practical insights derived from this model can be used to improve nurse retention strategies in the Jordanian healthcare system and as a foundation for future empirical research.

OPTIMISING EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE THROUGH QUALITY IMPROVEMENT WORK LIFE AND EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT; A CASE STUDY ON THE REGIONAL SECRETARIAT OF PEKALONGAN CITY

This study aims to optimise employee performance at Pekalongan City Regional Secretariat through improving quality of work life and employee engagement, using organisational citizenship behaviour (OCB) as a mediator. Quality of work life and employee engagement are identified as key factors that have the potential to improve employee performance. By utilising mathematical equations, this study illustrates the relationship between these variables. The study population consisted of civil servants in the Regional Secretariat of Pekalongan City. Analysis methods include descriptive analysis, multiple regression, coefficient of determination test, F test (Anova), and mediation test (Sobel test). KEYWORDS: Quality of work life, employee engagement, employee performance, organisational citizenship behaviour

Work Performance Drivers and Its Impact on QWL- Special Reference to Educational Sector

People are of the utmost importance for the growth of any organisation. To make them perform and deliver their best needs constant monitoring of the key variables or factors that motivates them to work. These drivers inflate quality of work life of employees. Unlike any other sector, education sector also requires highly skilled academicians to perform work so as to shape the upcoming generation. The study strives to explore the work performance drivers and how they are related to QWL of employees. Descriptive research design was used. For the collection of primary data, five pointer Likert scale questionnaire using convenience sampling. Mean, Median, Mode, skewness, standard error of skewness, ANOVA, Chi Square tests, Regression tools were used for interpretation of data. Salary was considered to be the most crucial factor affecting QWL and that was followed up by working conditions and stress-free environment. As a result, workplace drivers need more emphasis to improve QWL.

Quality of life in rural work: an analysis of the ergonomics operator relationship in agricultural machines in the region Pampa Gaúcho

The process of modernizing agriculture has resulted in the replacement of manual labor with machines. The mechanization of this sector, despite favoring increased production and efficiency, has led to consequences with environmental and social impacts. From a social perspective, the effects on the health and quality of life of workers stand out, as studies indicate that exposure to agricultural machinery can contribute to poorer health conditions for workers in this sector. Therefore, this present study aimed to investigate ergonomic factors related to the discomfort of agricultural machinery operators in the municipality of Dom Pedrito – RS. To achieve this, 75 tractor and combine operators from different rural properties in the municipality were interviewed using a set of open and closed-ended questions. The data were tabulated and analyzed through Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Frequency Analysis (FA). The research revealed that agricultural machinery has a significant impact on the health and comfort of workers during and after their work shifts.

Pengaruh Quality of Work Life, dan Motivasi Kerja terhadap Kepuasan Kerja Karyawan Kantor Unit Pelayanan Sako Kenten PDAM Tirta Musi Palembang

This study aims to examine or analyze the effect of quality of work life and work motivation on employee job satisfaction. This research uses quantitative methods. The population in this study were employees of the Sako Kenten Service Unit Office of PDAM Tirta Musi Palembang. The sample used is saturated sampling so that the sample in this study is the entire population of employees of the Office of the Sako Kenten PDAM Tirta Musi Palembang Service Unit, totaling 36 respondents. This study used primary data obtained through questionnaires and multiple linear regression analysis as a data analysis technique. Based on the results of the hypothesis analysis, it was concluded that partially the quality of work life has a significant effect on employee job satisfaction while work motivation has a insignificant effect on employee job satisfaction. However, in a simultant way, quality of work life and work motivation have a significant effect on employee job satisfaction at the Sako Kenten Service Unit Office, PDAM Tirta Musi, Palembang.

Compassion Satisfaction and Compassion Fatigue: Experiences of Rehabilitation Healthcare Workers in Rural and Remote Locations in Australia

Purpose. This study sought to gain an understanding of rural and remote rehabilitation healthcare workers’ perceptions and experiences of compassion satisfaction and compassion fatigue. Method. Sixteen rehabilitation workers from four national providers of rehabilitation services to rural and remote communities participated in semistructured interviews conducted by telephone over a four-month period in 2018-2019. Braun and Clarke’s six-phase framework guided the thematic analysis. Findings. Quality of work life, organisational and workplace culture, and organisational management practices, particularly key performance indicators (KPIs), were reported as impacting compassion satisfaction and compassion fatigue. Sources of compassion satisfaction were also common to the development of compassion fatigue, suggesting that it is unlikely for compassion satisfaction to be experienced without risk of compassion fatigue. Conclusion. Although there are similarities in experiences of compassion satisfaction and compassion fatigue with other remote healthcare workers, for rehabilitation workers, KPIs were a unique concern, mainly due to their uniformity regardless of geographic location. Participants’ concerns about meeting KPIs increased their work-related pressures, normalised unsafe work practices, and were a cause of recruitment and retention concerns. These perceived influences suggest that rehabilitation workers have a lower likelihood of developing and maintaining compassion satisfaction and a heightened risk of developing compassion fatigue than other rural or remote healthcare workers.

Quality of Work Life and its Elements - An Association with Work Life Balance

Quality of Work Life and its Elements - An Association with Work Life Balance

The Influence of Workload and Organizational Culture on Quality of Nursing Work Life : A Case Study

A high quality of nursing work life is important for a hospital to achieve high nurse performance and grow profits in attracting and retaining nurses. Increased workload and unsupportive organizational culture can affect the balance of nurses' lives at work and home, so the quality of nursing work life could be better. This study aims to determine and analyze the workload, organizational culture, and quality of nursing work life and the partial or simultaneous influence of workload and organizational culture on the quality of nursing work life at Arjawinangun Regional General Hospital. This study used analytical survey research methods with a cross-sectional approach. The respondents in this study were 73 nurses at Arjawinangun Regional General Hospital who were selected using random sampling techniques. The independent variables studied in this study were workload (X1) and organizational culture (X2), while the dependent variable was the quality of nursing work life (Y). Information about research variables was obtained by distributing questionnaires and then analyzed using the SPSS program. The results of this study concluded that the workload variables were in the low category, the organizational culture variables were in the high category, and the quality of nursing work life was in the high category. Both partially and simultaneously, workload and organizational culture affect the quality of nursing work life at Arjawinangun Regional General Hospital. Workload variables influence nurses' work-life quality variables less than organizational culture variables.

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.