Paediatric nurses' burnout and perceived health: The moderating effect of the common work-shift
Haitham Khatatbeh1, Sahar Hammoud1, Moawiah Khatatbeh2
1Doctoral School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary.
Aims:
This study aimed to: (1) explore the relationship between paediatric nurses' burnout, perceived health and common work-shift, (2) examine the moderating effect of the common work-shift on the relationship between paediatric nurses' burnout and perceived health, (3) compare burnout and perceived health between paediatric nurses working on day shifts and night/alternate shifts.
Design:
A cross-sectional, correlational design was used in this study.
Methods:
A convenient sample of 225 paediatric nurses was selected from nine hospitals in Jordan. Participants were surveyed using a self-administered questionnaire.
Results:
The perceived health correlated negatively with paediatric nurses' burnout and their common work-shift. Also, nurses' burnout and common work-shift were significantly correlated. The common work-shift moderated the relationship between paediatric nurses' burnout and their health. To control the impact of paediatric nurses' burnout on their health, the ratio of the night-to-day shifts should be observed and balanced.
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