Exploring anesthesiology nurse' presenteeism in China: cross-sectional study

Area of Science:

• Nursing Research
• Occupational Health
• Healthcare Management

Background:

• Anesthesiology departments face high-risk, high-pressure environments.
• Medical staff, particularly nurses, are prone to occupational exhaustion and presenteeism.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess presenteeism levels among Chinese anesthesiology nurses.
• To identify factors influencing presenteeism in this group.

Main Methods:

• A survey of 312 anesthesiology nurses in Sichuan Province.
• Utilized scales for presenteeism, work-family conflict, social support, occupational commitment, and stress resistance.
• Employed convenience sampling from September to November 2023.

Main Results:

• Presenteeism scores averaged 14.67 ± 3.92.
• Multivariate analysis identified position, overtime hours, and perceived social support as significant predictors.
• These factors explained 44.1% of the variation in presenteeism.

Conclusions:

• Anesthesiology nurses exhibit high presenteeism rates requiring intervention.
• Clinical managers should address nurses' health and specific needs.
• Targeted interventions based on influencing factors can reduce presenteeism and enhance surgical safety.