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Nurses' work environment: indicators of satisfaction.
Mohammad Suliman1, Maen Aljezawi2
1Department of Community and Mental Health Nursing and Assistant Dean for Training Affairs, Al-alBayt University, Mafraq, Jordan.
Journal of Nursing Management
|January 11, 2018
Summary
Nurses in Jordanian public hospitals perceive their work environment more favorably. Enhancing support and workload management is crucial for retaining nurses across all sectors.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing Studies
- Work Environment Research
Background:
- Nurses' work environment significantly impacts job satisfaction.
- Limited data exists on the nursing work environment in Jordan.
- Understanding these perceptions is vital for healthcare quality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate nurses' perceptions of their work environment in Jordanian hospitals.
- To identify factors influencing nurses' job satisfaction and retention.
- To compare work environment perceptions across different healthcare sectors in Jordan.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional, descriptive study design.
- Survey administered to 500 nurses in Jordan.
- Utilized the Individual Workload Perception Revised scale (IWPS-R).
Main Results:
- 382 nurses responded (76.4% response rate).
- Nurses in public hospitals reported significantly better work environments than those in private/university hospitals.
- Older nurses with lower academic qualifications reported higher satisfaction. Managerial and peer support, along with manageable workload, correlated with job retention.
Conclusions:
- Public hospitals offer a more conducive work environment for nurses in Jordan.
- Private and university hospitals need to improve working conditions.
- Supportive environments and manageable workloads are key to nurse retention.