Further psychometric testing of the home healthcare nurse job satisfaction scale

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to refine the psychometric properties of the Home Healthcare Nurses' Job Satisfaction Scale (HHNJS). A theoretical model of job satisfaction had been used to develop the 30-item HHNJS, representing nine components of job satisfaction. Psychometric properties suggested the need for further refinement. Revised items and construct definitions were subjected to psychometric testing with 2,274 home healthcare nurses. Eight independent subscales consistent with the theoretical model were validated by factor analysis. Estimated internal consistency reliability of six of the eight subscales was improved. Results suggest that the refined HHNJS has potential for improving retention through accurate measurement of job satisfaction of home health care nurses.

Work stress and job satisfaction of community health nurses in Southwest China

“…The third was the Job Satisfaction Scale of Chinese Community-Health Nurses (referred to as the Job Satisfaction Scale hereafter) developed based on the Nurse Job Satisfaction Assessment Scale [35] and Home Healthcare Nurses' Job Satisfaction Scale [36]. The questionnaire consisted of 35 items classified into 8 domains including: (a) salary and benefits, (b) work itself, (c) workload, (d) management, (e) professional development, (f) balance of family and work, (g) recognition, and (h) coworker relationships.…”

Predictors of Home Healthcare Nurse Retention

“…The Ellenbecker model was based on empirical research related to job satisfaction and retention, models of nurse retention proposed by Alexander et al (1998) and Tauton et al (1997), and components of Neal's theory of home healthcare nursing (Ellenbecker, 2004). The model was subsequently refined by removing variables and adding others based on further research and evidence from the literature (Ellenbecker, Byleckie, & Samia, 2008). The theoretical model used in this study shows that characteristics of job satisfaction, individual nurse characteristics, and agency and market characteristics are directly related to intent to stay; and directly and indirectly related to retention.…”

The development and validation of the Japanese version of job satisfaction scale: a cross-sectional study on home healthcare nurses

“…The original 30-item English scale was translated into Japanese. First, we gained permission to translate and use the HHNJS from the original author and the publisher [ 18 ]. Next, the principal researcher carried out an independent translation of the HHNJS from English to Japanese.…”

“…Despite the limited existing literature, the development of the Home Healthcare Nurses’ Job Satisfaction Scale (HHNJS) [ 18 ] was initiated in 1998 to measure job satisfaction among home healthcare nurses. Modifications to improve internal consistency have been made by Ellenbecker, Byleckie, & Samia [ 18 ] who have further emphasized the need for reliable, valid, and useful tools. The final HHNJS was composed of 30 items across eight subscales (see Additional files 1 , 2 ).…”