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The influence of professional identity on work engagement among nurses working in nursing homes in China
Hongchen Zhang1, Huiju Li1, Weihua Tian2
1School of Nursing, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.
Aim:
To assess the influence of professional identity on work engagement among nurses working in nursing homes in China.
Background:
China is faced with an increasingly ageing population. There is a shortage of adequately trained nursing personnel and a high turnover rate among nurses. Work engagement is a key factor in improving nurses' performance and improving professional identity is critical to increase work productivity and satisfaction.
Methods:
We conducted a cross-sectional survey of 272 nurses working in nursing homes. And the data were analysed by descriptive analyses, univariate analysis and Multiple regression analyses.
Results:
The overall average work engagement score was 3.99 ± 1.04. Professional identity was the only factor that significantly influenced the 'vigour' and 'absorption' of nurses. Age, ethnicity and professional identity were significant predictors of 'dedication'.
Conclusions:
A positive professional identity can lead to a better work engagement among nurses working in nursing homes in China.
Implications For Nursing Management:
To enhance the work engagement of nurses working in nursing homes, nursing leaders should create a respectful and equal work environment, create a favourable image of the industry and the profession and strengthen training to improve the professional identity.
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