Identifying cut-off scores for job demands and job control in nursing professionals: a cross-sectional survey in Germany

Zeike, Sabrina; Lindert, Lara; Samel, Christina; Kowalski, Christoph; Pfaff, Holger

doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2017-021366

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“…Some studies indicate that low control and low social support increase the chances of having BS ( 5 , 21 , 31 , 36 ) . However, acting only on these factors may not diminish the chances of illness, because it is not enough just to improve social interaction at work and promote greater autonomy; it is necessary, fundamentally, to reduce the high psychological demands to which these professionals are subjected for the effective reduction in the work environment ( 40 ) .…”

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Psychosocial factors and Burnout Syndrome among mental health professionals

Moreira

Lucca

2020

Rev. Latino-Am. Enfermagem

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Objective: to identify biopsychosocial factors at work associated with the Burnout Syndrome in mental health professionals. Method: a cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach conducted with a sample of 293 mental health service workers from the public network of a municipality in the inland of the state of São Paulo, Brazil. An instrument composed of three self-administered questionnaires was applied, namely: biosocial data form, the Job Stress Scale (JSS) and the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI- HSS). The data were analyzed through the application of the Chi-squared and logistic regression tests, with the adoption of a 5% significance level. Results: Burnout Syndrome prevalence was 7% with a predominance of nursing professionals and was associated with the work sector, the use of psychotropic drugs, low satisfaction with the manager and with the low control over the work activity. Among the professionals with Burnout Syndrome, twelve performed functions considered of high wear, six performed passive work and two were in low wear activity. Conclusion: low control was the main psychosocial factor at work associated with Burnout Syndrome, making it necessary to develop actions that promote worker autonomy and improve the management of stress-triggering psychosocial factors.

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“…The predominance of care professionals in work situations is common in the literature ( 46 ) , although there is evidence that these workers may also be exposed to low-wear situations ( 40 , 47 ) and active work ( 48 ) . However, the percentage of workers exposed to high wear between the studies were similar ( 40 , 46 - 48 ) .…”

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Psychosocial factors and Burnout Syndrome among mental health professionals

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Lucca

2020

Rev. Latino-Am. Enfermagem

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“…Confidentiality was secured by using prepaid return envelopes, which were sent back to the research team. The survey was conducted in 49 German hospitals and 1050 out of 2061 employees of different occupations and levels of seniority participated in the survey (total response rate 51%, for physicians 46%, for nurses 50%, other staff such as physiotherapists or social workers 57%) [38]. Per hospital an average of 21 employees participated in the survey with response rates varying by hospital between 17 and 100%.…”

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“…Data were collected using the "Employee survey for centers" questionnaire (MAZE) [38], which is a German instrument modified for use in cancer centers with the help of focus groups and cognitive pretest interviews with breast cancer center employees.…”

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Measuring social capital of healthcare organizations reported by employees for creating positive workplaces - validation of the SOCAPO-E instrument

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Wirtz

Kowalski

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BMC Health Serv Res

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Background: In highly segmented and complex healthcare organizations social capital is assumed to be of high relevance for the coordination of tasks in healthcare. So far, comprehensively validated instruments on social capital in healthcare organizations are lacking. The aim of this work is to validate an instrument measuring social capital in healthcare organizations. Methods: This validation study is based on a cross-sectional survey of 1050 hospital employees from 49 German hospitals which specialize in breast cancer care. Social capital was assessed by a six-item scale. Reliability analyses and confirmatory factor analyses were conducted to determine the content validity of items within the theorydriven one-dimensional scale structure. The scale's associations with measures of the social aspects of the work environment (identification, social support, open communication climate) were estimated to test convergent validity. Criterion-related validity was evaluated by conducting structural equation modelling to examine the predictive validity of the scale with measures of work engagement, well-being and burnout. Results: A one-dimensional structure of the instrument could be identified (CFI = .99; RMSEA = .06). Convergent validity was shown by hypothesis-consistent correlations with social support offered by supervisors and colleagues, a climate of open communication, and employee commitment to the organization. Criterion-related validity of the social capital scale was proved by its prediction of employee work engagement (R 2 = .10-.13 for the three subscales), well-being (R 2 = .13), and burnout (R 2 = .06-.11 for the three subscales). Conclusions: The confirmed associations between social capital and work engagement, burnout as well as wellbeing stress the importance of social capital as a vital resource for employee health and performance in healthcare organizations. In healthcare organizations this short instrument can be used as an efficient instrument to measure the organizations' social capital.

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“…For young professional employees, aspects of the psychosocial work environment seem to be of importance for their mental health. Several studies and reviews have found that that high-strain jobs, characterized by low employee control and high demands, are associated with lower well-being and higher stress levels [18][19][20][21][22][23] and also associated with sick leave from work [24][25][26][27][28]. However, employees' attitudes towards the job is also of importance for their well-being.…”

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Mental Health in Young Healthcare and Social Work Professionals: Associations with Psychosocial Work Environment Factors

Bonsaksen

Nerdrum

Geirdal

2020

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Background: Associations between work environment factors and mental health may differ between groups. The study aimed to explore associations between aspects of the psychosocial work environment and mental health among young professionals in four healthcare and social work groups in Norway.Methods: 856 employees were included in this cross-sectional study six years after graduation. The participants completed questionnaires concerned with mental health, work environment, work engagement, and psychological work factors. Data were analyzed with linear and logistic regression analyses.Results: In the whole sample, poorer mental health was associated with higher demands, lower support, lower job satisfaction, more work-home interaction problems, and lower coping in the job. Each unit increase in work-home interaction problems doubled the likelihood of having case-level psychological distress. The strength of the associations between mental health and other factors, such as the demands and support experienced in the job and perceived coping in the job, varied by professional group. Conclusions: Problems concerned with the interaction between work and home were generally associated with poorer mental health. Between professional groups, other independent variables were differently associated with mental health. Work environment factors should receive continued attention in efforts to investigate and promote mental health.

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Identifying cut-off scores for job demands and job control in nursing professionals: a cross-sectional survey in Germany

Cited by 22 publications

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Psychosocial factors and Burnout Syndrome among mental health professionals

Psychosocial factors and Burnout Syndrome among mental health professionals

Measuring social capital of healthcare organizations reported by employees for creating positive workplaces - validation of the SOCAPO-E instrument

Mental Health in Young Healthcare and Social Work Professionals: Associations with Psychosocial Work Environment Factors

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