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Work environment perceptions of pediatric nurses.

Karen S Cox1, Susan L Teasley, Susan R Lacey

  • 1Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA.

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
|January 20, 2007
PubMed
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Pediatric nurses report better work environments and higher job satisfaction compared to nonpediatric nurses. Younger nurses and those in critical care settings experienced the most positive work environments.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Healthcare Management
  • Work Environment Studies

Background:

  • Nurse perceptions of the work environment significantly impact job satisfaction and retention.
  • Understanding differences in work environments between pediatric and nonpediatric settings is crucial for targeted improvements.
  • Previous research has not fully explored how practice setting and nurse demographics influence these perceptions within pediatrics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare pediatric nurse perceptions of the work environment with those in nonpediatric settings.
  • To examine how different pediatric practice settings affect nurse perceptions.
  • To investigate the relationship between nurses' birth year and their work environment perceptions.

Main Methods:

  • A survey-based study assessed nurse perceptions across various work environment factors.

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  • Data were collected from nurses in both pediatric and nonpediatric healthcare facilities.
  • Statistical analyses were performed to identify significant differences based on setting and demographics.

    • Main Results:

    • Pediatric nurses reported more favorable perceptions of unit support, workload, and overall satisfaction than nonpediatric nurses.
    • Within pediatric settings, younger nurses and those in critical care units reported higher levels of work environment satisfaction.
    • Significant differences in perceptions were observed based on the type of practice setting.

    Conclusions:

    • Pediatric nursing environments may offer distinct advantages in terms of support and workload.
    • Targeted interventions focusing on younger nurses and critical care settings could enhance job satisfaction in pediatrics.
    • Further research should explore the specific factors contributing to these positive perceptions in pediatric settings.