Presenteeism and missed nursing care: a descriptive, correlational and observational study

Area of Science:

• Nursing Practice
• Healthcare Management
• Patient Safety

Background:

• Missed nursing care is a significant issue impacting patient safety and care quality.
• Understanding factors contributing to missed care is essential for healthcare improvement.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate presenteeism and missed care attitudes among nurses.
• To determine the correlation between presenteeism and missed nursing care.

Main Methods:

• A descriptive, correlational, observational study was conducted with 229 nurses in Turkey.
• Data collected using the Stanford Presenteeism Scale-Short Form and MISSCARE Survey.
• Statistical analysis included correlation coefficients and normality tests.

Main Results:

• 53.3% of nurses faced difficulties due to material shortages; 62.9% due to paperwork intensity.
• Higher presenteeism was linked to perceived impact of paperwork on care (p=0.041).
• Nurses with lower confidence in care provision showed significantly higher missed care (p<0.001).

Conclusions:

• Material shortages and paperwork intensity contribute to nurses' practice difficulties.
• These factors may increase presenteeism and missed nursing care instances.
• Addressing workplace challenges is vital to reduce presenteeism and enhance patient care quality.