Relationship between job stress and work-related quality of life among emergency medical technicians: a cross-sectional study

Hashemi, Shima; Ghazanfari, Firoozeh; Merzah, Mohammed Abdulridha; Rezaei, Mehdi; Astaraki, Peyman; Birjandi, Mehdi

doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2022-066744

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“…The Relationship Between Workload, Time Pressure, Working Environment, and Role of Ambiguity toward Job Stress Among Banking Sector in Klang Valley Hashemi et al, (2023). Saedpanah et al, (2023) also reveal that workload are directly influence the job stress.…”

Section: Job Stress Among Employees Of Banking Sectormentioning

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Job Stress Among Employees of Banking Sector in Klang Valley

Majid,

Wakimin,

Kasavan

2023

J. Professional Business Review

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Purpose: The objective of this study was to identify the level job stress via workload, time pressure, working environment and, role of ambiguity among banking sector in Klang Valley. This study also to examines the relationship between workload, time pressure, working environment, and role of ambiguity toward job stress. Theoretical framework: Recent literature has reported banks have undergone significant organizational and structural changes and left their mark on the working circumstances and daily lives of employees. Design/Methodology/Approach: This study uses a cross-sectional survey research design, with a quantitative research approach. The population of this study consists of banking management staff for one of Malaysia's top banking groups. The data were analysis using statistical analysis of descriptive and inferential studies with Pearson correlation test. Findings: The findings reveal that role of ambiguity is the main causes effected the job stress among banking employee follow by time pressure and working environment. The correlation analysis also revealed that there is a significant and positive relationship with the moderate level between workload, time pressure, working environment and, role of ambiguity toward job stress among banking employees. Research, Practical & Social implications: These empirical findings may offer essential info for job stress among banking sector which aids recognize the recommendations that would have a better impact on reducing job stress, which may be applicable in Malaysia and other countries well. Originality/Value: The results indicate that the number of publications is growing, and contributed to banking sector policies based on staff well-being and human capital resources.

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Section: Job Stress Among Employees Of Banking Sectormentioning

confidence: 89%

Job Stress Among Employees of Banking Sector in Klang Valley

Majid,

Wakimin,

Kasavan

2023

J. Professional Business Review

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“…Another study examined the effect of a QWL improvement program and the enrichment of marital life education on the QWL and job satisfaction of dual-career couples in Ilam, Iran [23]. Hashemi and Ghazanfari conducted a cross-sectional study on the relationship between occupational stress and QWL in EMS technicians [24]. Aminizadeh et al surveyed to determine the relationship between QWL and the organizational commitment of Iranian EMS employees during the Coronavirus outbreak in Kerman, Iran [12].…”

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Design, Implement, and Evaluate the Educational Program based on Dimensions of Quality of Work Life among Emergency Medical Services Employees

Vasli,

Panahi-Qoloub,

ZohariAnboohi

et al. 2023

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Background Quality of work life is a vital factor for health care providers. This study aimed to design, implement, and evaluate the educational program based on the dimensions of quality of work life among EMS employees. Methods The current interventional 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 educational 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 educational 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 educational program and three months after the program. With a significance level of 0.05, the data was analyzed using SPSS version 24 software. Results The 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. Conclusion It 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.

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“…Another study examined the effect of a QWL improvement program and the enrichment of marital life education on the QWL and job satisfaction of dual-career couples in Ilam, Iran [ 19 ]. Hashemi and Ghazanfari conducted a cross-sectional study on the relationship between occupational stress and QWL in EMS technicians [ 20 ]. Aminizadeh et al surveyed to determine the relationship between QWL and the organizational commitment of Iranian EMS employees during the Coronavirus outbreak in Kerman, Iran [ 15 ].…”

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

Panahi-Qoloub,

Zohari Anboohi,

Nasiri

et al. 2024

BMC Health Serv Res

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Background Quality 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. Methods The 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. Results The 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. Conclusion It 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.

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Relationship between job stress and work-related quality of life among emergency medical technicians: a cross-sectional study

Cited by 5 publications

References 22 publications

Job Stress Among Employees of Banking Sector in Klang Valley

Job Stress Among Employees of Banking Sector in Klang Valley

Design, Implement, and Evaluate the Educational Program based on Dimensions of Quality of Work Life among Emergency Medical Services Employees

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

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