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Managing nurse absence.

J Buchan1, I Seccombe

  • 1Queen Margaret College, Edinburgh, UK.

Health Manpower Management
|December 9, 1994
PubMed
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Nurse absence in the UK's National Health Service (NHS) is examined, focusing on levels, reasons, management control, and impact on costs and care. Findings highlight challenges in monitoring and controlling staff absence.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Nursing Workforce Studies
  • Occupational Health

Background:

  • Nurse absence presents a significant challenge within the UK's National Health Service (NHS).
  • Effective management of staff attendance is crucial for maintaining healthcare quality and operational efficiency.
  • Previous research has indicated varying levels and causes of absence among nursing staff.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and underlying reasons for nurse absence within the NHS.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of NHS management in monitoring and controlling nurse absenteeism.
  • To analyze the financial and care delivery implications of nurse absence.

Main Methods:

  • The study employed a mixed-methods approach, integrating data from four distinct research components.

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  • Surveys were conducted with back-injured nurses (1992), 4,000 Royal College of Nursing members (1993), and 119 NHS employing units (1993).
  • In-depth case studies were performed with management across ten NHS hospital sites (1993).

    • Main Results:

    • Data revealed specific levels and key drivers of nurse absence across various NHS settings.
    • The study assessed the capabilities and limitations of NHS management in addressing nurse absenteeism.
    • The impact of nurse absence on organizational costs and the continuity of patient care delivery was quantified.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurse absence is a complex issue with multifaceted causes and significant organizational consequences.
    • There are identifiable areas for improvement in NHS management strategies for monitoring and mitigating nurse absence.
    • Addressing nurse absence is vital for optimizing resource allocation and ensuring high-quality patient care.