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1General Surgery Department, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.
Meaningful work positively impacts nurses' job performance and nursing care quality. Enhancing meaningful work and support systems is crucial for improving nurse performance.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Organizational Psychology
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Meaningful work is a known factor influencing job performance.
- This relationship has not been previously investigated in Chinese nurses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the relationship between meaningful work and job performance in nurses.
- To assess the impact of meaningful work on nursing care quality.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive correlational study design.
- Stratified random sampling of hospital nurses.
- Multivariate regression analysis to examine relationships.
Main Results:
- Significant positive correlations found between meaningful work, task performance, and contextual performance.
- Education level, work unit, and employment type were identified as influencing factors for meaningful work.
- Lower work motivation scores negatively impacted job performance.
Conclusions:
- Improving meaningful work is essential for enhancing nurse job performance.
- Increased support and assistance for nurses can elevate performance and nursing care quality.
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