Factors associated with presenteeism in outpatient nursing professionals

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Occupational Health
• Nursing Studies

Background:

• Presenteeism, defined as attending work while unwell, is a growing concern in healthcare settings.
• Understanding the factors contributing to presenteeism among nursing staff is crucial for maintaining service quality and workforce well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the sociodemographic, work, and health characteristics of nursing professionals in university outpatient clinics.
• To determine the association between these characteristics and the prevalence of presenteeism.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional study was conducted with 388 nursing professionals across 11 university outpatient units in Rio de Janeiro.
• Data were collected using a sociodemographic questionnaire and the SPS-6 scale.
• Statistical analysis involved calculating crossed-product odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals.

Main Results:

• Presenteeism was reported by 51% (n=198) of the nursing professionals.
• Professionals with a stable work bond had 2.12 times higher odds of presenteeism (95% CI 1.02-4.40).
• Chronic patients exhibited 6.67 times higher odds (95% CI 2.51-17.67), and those with absenteeism behavior showed 3.06 times higher odds (95% CI 1.97-4.74).

Conclusions:

• A significant relationship exists between presenteeism and the profile of nursing professionals in university outpatient settings.
• The study suggests substantial losses in productive work hours due to presenteeism among these professionals.