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Factors affecting psychiatric nurses' intention to leave their current job
H Ito1, S V Eisen, L I Sederer
1National Institute of Health Services Management, Toyama, Tokyo, Japan. ito@nih.go.jp
Psychiatric Services (Washington, D.C.)
|February 7, 2001
Summary
Psychiatric nurses often intend to leave their jobs due to job dissatisfaction, low supervisory support, and perceived risk of assault. Addressing these factors is crucial for retaining nursing staff in mental healthcare settings.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Workplace Safety
Background:
- High turnover rates among psychiatric nurses pose challenges to patient care and healthcare system stability.
- Understanding the predictors of job dissatisfaction and intent to leave is critical for developing effective retention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the factors influencing psychiatric nurses' intention to leave their jobs.
- To examine the relationship between perceived risk of assault, job satisfaction, supervisory support, and intent to leave among psychiatric nurses.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study utilizing the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Job Stress Questionnaire.
- Survey data collected from 1,494 psychiatric nurses across 27 psychiatric hospitals in Japan.
- Statistical analysis to identify significant predictors of intention to leave.
Main Results:
- Forty-four percent of surveyed nurses reported an intention to leave their current positions.
- A significant majority (89%) of nurses intending to leave perceived a risk of assault in their workplace.
- Key predictors of intention to leave included younger age, fewer job changes, lower job satisfaction, less supervisory support, and higher perceived risk of assault.
Conclusions:
- Perceived risk of assault is a major factor contributing to psychiatric nurses' intent to leave.
- Job satisfaction and supervisory support are critical for retaining psychiatric nursing staff.
- Organizational interventions focusing on workplace safety and support systems are essential for reducing turnover in psychiatric hospitals.