The factors influencing burnout and job satisfaction among critical care nurses: a study of Saudi critical care nurses

Alharbi, Jalal; Wilson, Rhonda; Woods, Cindy; Usher, Kim

doi:10.1111/jonm.12386

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“…Evidence has shown that higher burnout levels among nurses caused by work stress are associated with lower job satisfaction [10]. Burnout is a predictor of job satisfaction [11]. Moreover, highly satisfied and free from burnout nurses ish and Polish health care systems are mainly provided by the public sector.…”

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Nurse job satisfaction at a surgical ward – a comparative study between Sweden and Poland

Serafin¹,

Bjerså²,

Doboszyńska³

2019

Med Pr

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Background: Job satisfaction is a major issue in work psychology among nurses, and in the surgical nursing context, important factors leading to the perception of job satisfaction have been suggested. Two European Union neighboring countries (Sweden and Poland) were chosen for the purpose of this study due to similar nursing education but different health care systems, employment regulations and salaries. Recognition of the factors which are related to nurse job satisfaction may lead to improvements in the nurses' working conditions. The aim of this study was to explore and compare job satisfaction and various factors among Polish and Swedish nurses in a surgical ward context. Material and Methods: The study had a cross-sectional survey design, with questionnaires among Polish and Swedish nurses in surgical care, and was conducted between April and December 2014. The main assessment tool was a Job Satisfaction Survey questionnaire. In total, 408 nurses returned the questionnaire (response rate-59%). Results: Swedish nurses rated job satisfaction significantly higher than Polish nurses. The possibilities for professional development at the current workplace correlated with job satisfaction in both groups. Higher values of exhaustion due to nurses' working duties were correlated with general job satisfaction. Conclusions: Swedish and Polish nurses showed ambivalence towards job satisfaction. Their job satisfaction increased when their exhaustion level was higher. The possibilities for achievements, developing professional skills, and promotion may be important factors affecting job satisfaction.

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Nurse job satisfaction at a surgical ward – a comparative study between Sweden and Poland

Serafin¹,

Bjerså²,

Doboszyńska³

2019

Med Pr

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“…Moreover, the study of Alostaz regarding satisfaction of nurses in Saudi Arabia might be biased by the small sample size (only 60 participants) [15]. The more recent study by Alharbi et al from that country presented only a moderate satisfaction level of critical care nurses [18]. According to these data, we could not find any scheme or correlation to understand job satisfaction of nurses in different countries.…”

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Job satisfaction among anesthetic and intensive care nurses – multicenter, observational study

Borys

Wiech

Zyzak

et al. 2019

ait

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Background: It is known that job satisfaction has an important impact on efficacy or burnout syndrome of medical personnel. Many studies have concerned job satisfaction among critical care nurses. Not as many have focused on anesthesia nurses working in operating theaters. In Poland, anesthesia and intensive care is a combined specialty for nurses. However, nurses work in an intensive care unit (ICU) or in an operating room (OR), and very rarely in both settings. We would like to compare satisfaction between ICU and OR nurses.Methods: It was a multicenter cross-sectional study. 406 nurses from thirteen hospitals participated in this study. All respondents filled in the questionnaire that contained fifteen Likert-like questions reflecting different aspects of job satisfaction. Demographic data were also collected. Results:We did not find a significant difference between ICU and OR nurses in the overall job satisfaction. Furthermore, the type of hospital did not significantly influence satisfaction of our study participants. The most important factor which differentiated the level of satisfaction among nurses was the region of Poland in which they worked. Interestingly, nurses who worked in ICUs were significantly younger in comparison to their colleagues from ORs. Conclusion:The results of our study suggest that the region of the country in which nurses work might play a very important role in their satisfaction.

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“…The multidimensional approach often used in job satisfaction research has resulted in researchers investigating a whole host of intrinsic, personal factors, and extrinsic, organizational factors (Khalaf et al 2019). Previous research in Saudi nurses indicates that a range of personal and organizational factors correlate with job dissatisfaction including low pay, high turnover rate, stress, burnout and workload (Al-Dossary et al 2012;Alharbi et al 2016), whilst religion and culture support job satisfaction (Alotaibi et al 2016). Indeed, understanding Islamic values and cultural traditions are important components of effective care when nursing Muslim patients (Albaqawi et al 2019;Al-Yateem et al 2015;Atkinson 2015).…”

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Nurses’ job satisfaction during the mass gathering of the Hajj 2018 in Saudi Arabia

Banaser¹,

Ghulman

Almakhalas³

et al. 2020

International Nursing Review

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Aim To explore job satisfaction of nurses during the Hajj season 2018 in Saudi Arabia, determine predictors of nurses’ job satisfaction and inform future healthcare provision and policy. Background Mass gatherings of large numbers of people inevitably pose unique public health concerns and challenges for organizers. A mass gathering happens annually in Saudi Arabia during the Hajj pilgrimage. There was a paucity of evidence regarding nurses’ experiences during Hajj. This gap in knowledge needed to be addressed. Methods A cross‐sectional survey was conducted in 198 nurses across 12 healthcare settings along the Hajj pilgrimage route. A 24‐item Nurses’ Job Satisfaction Questionnaire was developed exploring six domains: supervision, nature of work, retention, communication, workload and co‐workers. Results Nurses reported a high level of job satisfaction. All six domains were strong predictors of job satisfaction. Nurses reported the lowest level of job satisfaction when assessed against the items ‘multiple policies and procedures that were perceived as complicating nursing work’, ‘incompetence of other people they work with’ and ‘too much burden at work’. Conclusion Job satisfaction levels for nurses during Hajj 2018 appeared higher than during previous Hajj pilgrimages, probably influenced by the additional healthcare measures put in place during Hajj 2018, such as improved technology. Implications for nursing policy and practice Hajj‐specific skills training must be designed to enhance the knowledge, competencies and capabilities of nurses. Policies and procedures must prevent heavy workloads and avoid complicating nurses’ work during Hajj. Improvements to the nurse work environment should focus on evidence‐based interventions promoting effective resource planning, interprofessional relationships and communication, for instance via innovative, technological approaches. These findings can be shared with organizers of other mass gatherings worldwide.

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The factors influencing burnout and job satisfaction among critical care nurses: a study of Saudi critical care nurses

Abstract: These results provide clear evidence of the need for nurse managers and policy makers to devise strategies to help nurses better cope with a stressful work environment, thereby also improving job satisfaction among Saudi national critical care nurses.

Cited by 70 publications

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Nurse job satisfaction at a surgical ward – a comparative study between Sweden and Poland

Nurse job satisfaction at a surgical ward – a comparative study between Sweden and Poland

Job satisfaction among anesthetic and intensive care nurses – multicenter, observational study

Nurses’ job satisfaction during the mass gathering of the Hajj 2018 in Saudi Arabia

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