Validation of the Professional Quality of Life Scale among Slovenian and Croatian nurses

Abstract

Aim:The aim was to validate the Professional Quality of Life Scale. Design: A cross-sectional study. Methods: The data were collected using the Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQoL) from February to April 2019 among nurses in Slovenia and Croatia. Results: The results indicate that the original version of the scale was not suitable for this sample. Thus, the scale was revised to improve the model fit. The final model showed a good fit (TLI = 0.886; CFI = 0.915; RMSEA = 0.107). It is comprised of eleven items, three belonging to the compassion satisfaction subscale, four to the burnout subscale, and four to the secondary traumatic stress subscale. Conclusion: Although the ProQoL was revised to show a good fit to data, it is an adequate questionnaire for assessing the professional quality of life of nurses. Effective interventions can be proposed to improve the nurses' professional quality of life.

The Effect of Burnout Experienced by Nurses in Retirement Homes on Human Resources Economics

“…However, there were notable diversities in the contributing factors and their relative impacts. For instance, while workload was a prominent factor in both countries, its significance varied, with Slovenia emphasising the role of demographic characteristics, such as age and gender, and Croatia highlighting organisational factors (Cilar et al 2021). These divergent patterns underscore the importance of considering the unique contextual factors influencing burnout experiences in different regions, ultimately guiding targeted interventions and strategies to alleviate burnout among nursing staff.…”