Work Performance Of Nurses Research Articles

The Influences of Emotional Intelligence, Self-leadership, and Job Embeddedness on Nursing Work Performance

The Influences of Emotional Intelligence, Self-leadership, and Job Embeddedness on Nursing Work Performance

The Importance of External Contacts in Job Performance: A Study in Healthcare Organizations Using Social Network Analysis.

There is evidence that relations between physicians and nurses within healthcare institutions might be shaped by informal aspects of such relations and by links to people external to the organization, with an impact on work performance. Social network analysis is underutilized in exploring such associations. The paper aims to describe physicians’ and nurses’ relationships outside their clinical units and to explore what kind of ties are related to job performance. A network analysis was performed on cross-sectional data. The study population consisted of 196 healthcare employees working in a public hospital and a primary healthcare centre in Spain. Relational data were analysed using the UCINET software package. Measures included: (i) sample characteristics; (ii) social network variables; and (iii) team performance ratings. Descriptive statistics (means, medians, percentages) were used to characterize staff and performance ratings. A correlational analysis was conducted to examine the strength of relationships between four different types of ties. Our findings suggest that external ties only contribute to improving the performance of physicians at both the individual and team level. They are focused on the decision-making process about the therapeutic plan and, therefore, might need to seek advice outside the workplace. In contrast, external ties are not relevant for the work performance of nurses, as they need to find solutions to immediate problems in a short period of time, having strong ties in the workplace. Social network analysis can illuminate relations within healthcare organizations and inform the development of innovative interventions.

Impact of Nurse’s Satisfaction on Work Performance

Background and objective: A high satisfaction of nurses imply an improvement in effectiveness and performance in doing work or healthcare service. This study aimed to find out the relationship between nurse’s job satisfaction and their work performance in the hospital while providing health care. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out at both Hawler and Rizgary Teaching Hospitals in Erbil City of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. A randomized-clustered sampling technique was used for enrolling 89 nurses and 27 their team-leaders through a direct interview by a questionnaire to assess nurse’s job satisfaction by researcher and evaluate work performance by their team leaders. The outcome focused on the correlation coefficient to find out the correlation between job satisfaction and work performance of nurses. Results: The majority of the study sample was between 20 and 32 years old, Institute graduated, had fewer than five years of experience, and single among nurses with 33 and 45 years old, college graduated, more than five years, and married among team-leaders, from urban areas of both groups. Most of the nurses had fairly job satisfaction and team-leaders think that the nurses need some improvement in their work performance. Conclusion: There was a strong positive correlation between nurse’s job satisfaction and their work performance in the hospital during providing health care.

The Effects of Emotional Intelligence, Nursing Work Environment on Nursing Work Performance in Clinical Nurses

The Effects of Emotional Intelligence, Nursing Work Environment on Nursing Work Performance in Clinical Nurses

Effects of Sleep Deprivation on the Cognitive Performance of Nurses Working in Shift.

Sleep deprivation and altered circadian rhythm affects the cognitive performance of an individual. Quality of sleep is compromised in those who are frequently involved in extended working hours and shift work which is found to be more common among nurses. Cognitive impairment leads to fatigability, decline in attention and efficiency in their workplace which puts their health and patients' health at risk. To find out the prevalence of sleep deprivation and its impact on cognition among shift working nurses. Sleep deprivation among 97 female and three male healthy nurses of age 20-50 years was assessed by Epworth sleepiness scale (ESS). Cognition was assessed by Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) questionnaire. Mobile applications were used to test their vigilance, reaction time, photographic memory and numerical cognition. The above said parameters were assessed during end of day shift and 3-4 days after start of night shift. Poor sleep quality was observed among 69% of shift working nurses according to ESS scores. The cognitive performance was analysed using Wilcoxon signed rank test. The MoCA score was found to be lesser among 66% of nurses during night (25.72) than day (26.81). During the night, 32% made more mathematical errors. It was also found that, 71%, 83% and 68% of the nurses scored lesser during night in the Stroop's colour test, vigilance test and memory tests respectively. Thus, impairment in cognitive performance was statistically significant (p<0.001) among shift working nurses. Cognitive performance was found to be impaired among shift working nurses, due to poor sleep quality and decreased alertness during wake state. Thus, shift work poses significant cognitive risks in work performance of nurses.

The public perception of nurses. An Italian cross-sectional study.

Background and aim: The public opinion about the nursing profession can influence health service users, the work performance of nurses, health policies, and the choice to become a nurse. The aim of this study was to investigate the perception of nursing in modern society. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 398 participants belonging to four population groups: Very Important Persons (VIPs), general population, upper-school students, and nursing students. This phenomenon was assessed through the Nursing Attitude Questionnaire (NAQ) and several additional items. Results: The results highlighted that general population and nursing students showed a significantly better image of nurses than did VIPs and upper-school students. Conclusions: Overall, the sample acknowledged nurses fundamental connotations and functions, although secondary school students poorly recognized nurses’ professional autonomy, and VIPs’ judgements seemed to be more sensitive to the image of nurses given by mass media.

간호사의 팀워크스킬과 의사결정역량이 간호업무성과에 미치는 영향

간호사의 팀워크스킬과 의사결정역량이 간호업무성과에 미치는 영향

The Impact of Motivation on the Work Performance of Health Workers (Korle Bu Teaching Hospital): Evidence from Ghana

Background: Motivation is a driver to health worker performance in most Ghanaian hospitals. In view of this, Ghana’s Ministry of Health has rolled out enough motivational policies to accentuate work performance of health workers. Objective: The focus of this study was to examine the impact of motivation and identify how intrinsic and extrinsic motivating factors affect the work performance of health workers at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH). Methods: A qualitative approach was adopted for the study, and purposive sampling was used to select fifteen (15) health workers including both medics and paramedics. An in-depth interview guide and one-on-one interviews were adopted to collect data from the staff at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. A thematic content analysis was used to analyze the transcribed data. Results: Key findings from the study revealed that job satisfaction, logistic provision, and an enabling work environment are intrinsic motivating factors that affect the work performance of health workers; extrinsic factors such as financial reward, accommodation, and transportation also impact work performance. Furthermore, motivation is key to the work performance of nurses. Conclusion: It is recommended that the National Midwifery and Nursing Council (NMC) and the Ministry of Health (MOH) adopt motivational policies based on the intrinsic and extrinsic motivational blocks.

The Impact of Perceived Stress and Coping Adequacy on the Health of Nurses: A Pilot Investigation.

Stress and coping abilities influence the health and work performance of nurses. However, little is known about the combined influence of stress perception and perceived coping adequacy and its impact on the health of nurses. This study examined the relationship between stress, coping, and the combined influences of perceived stress and coping abilities on health and work performance. A valid and reliable questionnaire was completed by 120 nurses in a Midwestern hospital in the USA. In general, the nurses were not healthy: 92% had moderate-to-very high stress levels; 78% slept less than 8 hours of sleep per night; 69% did not exercise regularly; 63% consumed less than 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day; and 22% were classified as binge drinkers. When confronted with workplace stress, 70% of nurses reported that they consumed more junk food and 63% reported that they consumed more food than usual as a way of coping. Nurses in the “high stress/poor coping” group had the poorest health outcomes and highest health risk behaviors compared to those in other groups. The combined variables of perceived stress and perceived coping adequacy influenced the health of nurses. Therefore, worksite health promotion programs for nurses should focus equally on stress reduction, stress management, and the development of healthy coping skills.

임상간호사의 조직공정성이 조직시민행동에 미치는 영향 : 2차 의료기관을 대상으로

Nursing service quality can vary depending on the work attitude and behavior of nurses. Nursing attitude and behavior that can be described as voluntary and proactive organizational citizenship behavior(OCB). OCB affects the work performance of nurses in clinical practice is very important and organizational justice is an important influencing factors of OCB. The purpose of this study was to determine the influential factors of organizational justice on OCB of nurses. The descriptive-correlational method was applied. The study was carried out less than a 500-bed hospital. Participants of the study included 230 nurses working in secondary hospitals. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficient and multiple regression with the 18.0 SPSS/Window program. Considering the components of organizational justice, there was a significant positive correlation(r=.172~.540, p=.000) between OCB and distributive, procedural and interactional justice. Also, Total organizational justice explained 29.1% of total OCB with influencing factor ( =.540) and was statistically significant(F=93.777, p=.000). The influencing factors to OCB were distributive justice( =.283) and interactional justice( =.249) except procedural justice. The findings suggest that strategies of nursing management are needed to focus on distributive justice for compensation and interactional justice for social relationship in order to induce nurses' organizational citizenship behavior.

Conscientiousness, openness to experience and extraversion as predictors of nursing work performance: a facet-level analysis.

This study examined the relationships between the personality traits of conscientiousness, openness and extraversion at trait and facet-levels and three indicators of work role performance; proficiency, 'adaptivity' and proactivity measured at individual, team and organisational levels. This is one of the first studies to explore the relationship between personality, measured at trait and facet-level and performance using a comprehensive range of performance indicators. An online survey of 393 nurses from health-care organisations across Australia was conducted to test hypothesised relationships. Path analyses revealed numerous relationships between personality, measured at both trait and facet-levels, and work role performance. Conscientiousness was highlighted as the strongest driver of work role performance across all the indicators, with extraversion also strongly associated with work role performance. Openness to experience, previously considered a week predictor of performance, was, when examined at the facet-level, related to all of the work role performance indicators. Results suggests a bandwidth effect, where the personality traits drive global performance while the facets drive specific performance. Better understanding of the relationship between personality and work role performance will help nurse managers to foster the fit between individual and organisation, improving job satisfaction, engagement, retention and performance in role.

The effects of workplace bullying on physicians and nurses

Objective: This cross-sectional and descriptive study assessed workplace bullying and its effects on work performance and depression status of physicians and nurses in a university hospital, Turkey. Methods: The study sample consisted of 201 physicians and 309 nurses. The variables are demographical characteristics of the participants, their perception of bullying, workload, the impact of bullying on work performance and their depression status. Results: A large percentage of physicians (74%) and nurses (82%) reported having experienced bullying in the workplace. No significant differences were found between the physicians and nurses in terms of experienced workplace bullying. However, there was an association between performance, depression and experienced violent behaviours. Conclusion: In order to solve the problem caused by workplace bullying, the rate of awareness amongst healthcare professionals needs to be raised. The researchers believe that unless organisations realise bullying’s harmful effects on the employees and work performance, it is not easy to overcome the problem. Therefore, workplace bullying should be dealt with not only at an individual level, but also at organisational levels.

간호사의 병원정보시스템(HIS) 만족도 영향요인 -지각된 HIS 품질과 개인 및 조직특성을 중심으로-

본 연구는 병원에서 근무하는 간호사들을 대상으로 개인적, 조직적, 시스템 요인이 간호사들의 병원정보시스템 만족도에 미치는 영향을 분석하고 병원정보시스템 성과를 평가함으로써 사용자가 제공된 정보의 활용도를 높이고, 업무의 효율성과 시스템 만족에 보다 나은 방안을 제시하는데 목적이 있다. 위계적 회귀분석결과, 시스템 요인 중에서는 시스템품질, 정보품질, 서비스품질 요인이 병원정보시스템 성과인 사용자 만족도에 높은 영향을 주는 것으로 나타났다. 그러나 개인적인 요인인 컴퓨터 자기효능감, IT혁신성, IT활용능력은 유의한 영향을 미치지 않았으며, 조직적 요인에서의 최고경영층의 지원과 관리자의 관여도 역시 유의한 영향을 미치지 않는 것으로 나타났다. The objectives of the study were to explore the effects of personal factors, organizational factors, and system factors on satisfaction on hospital information system among hospital nurses, and to provide suggestions for improving usability of information system and promoting business efficiency and system satisfaction by evaluating hospital information system. The study sample group consisted of 233 nurses from general hospitals. The collected data were analyzed using the Hierarchical Regression. The results suggested that system quality, information quality, and service quality showed positive and significant effects on hospital nurses' satisfaction. The organizational factors and personal factors were not statistically significant controlling for the system factors. This study was significant in that direct relationships between sub-dimensions of hospital information system and organization's performance, measured in nurses' perceived evaluation were empirically explored. Accordingly, the application of hospital information system could provide a direction for establishing a systematic strategy to improve the work performance of hospital nurses.

The investigation of the pathway to raise patients' satisfication degree

Objective Look for an availability mute to raise to a higher grader of patient's satisfaction degree. Methods Article used data from 2006 first quarter degree to 2007 second quarter in my hospital'nursing quality comprehensive investigate, analyzed relativity between total quarter average score of each check of index sign item of nursing quality comprehensive investigate with total quarter average score of patient'satisfaction degree and between total quarter average score of head nurse manage with total quarter average score other check of index sign item of nursing quality comprehensive investigate. Studied influence the related factor of the patient'satisfaction degree, Focused on analysis head nurse manage relativity between patient'satisfaction degree and other check of index sign item of nursing quality comprehensive investigate. Results Present marked plus relativity between total quarter average score of head nurse manage and total quarter average score of pafient'satisfaction degree, marked level at 0. 01 and r > 0. 67. Present marked plus relativity between total quarter average score of head nurse manage and insulating with disinfection, disease area management, especially/one class nursing, first aid product management, the nursing document check, marked level at 0. 01 and r > 0. 6. Conclusion Head nurses'comprehensive character is the main factor which influences patient's satisfaction degree. Key words: Head nurses'comprehensive character; Nursing quality comprehensive investigate; Pafient's satisfaction degree; Work performance of the head nurses; Group maintenance of the head nurses