Breaking the Cycle of Nurse Manager Presenteeism: A Convergent Mixed-Methods Study.

Area of Science:

• Nursing Management
• Occupational Health
• Healthcare Administration

Background:

• Presenteeism, defined as working while not fully functional, is common in nurses.
• Previous research has not addressed presenteeism specifically among nurse managers.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify factors contributing to nurse manager presenteeism.
• To explore coping strategies and consequences of nurse manager presenteeism.
• To understand the cyclic nature of presenteeism in nursing leadership.

Main Methods:

• Convergent mixed-methods design.
• 1:1 interviews and demographic questionnaires.
• Utilized the Job Stress-Related Presenteeism Scale (JSPS) and health/work situation assessments.

Main Results:

• Identified a cyclic pattern where work demands, personal factors, and illness contribute to presenteeism.
• Adverse consequences of presenteeism include increased demands and potential career dissatisfaction.
• Protective factors, coping mechanisms, and support systems can disrupt the presenteeism cycle.

Conclusions:

• Nurse managers experience presenteeism due to work demands and personal factors.
• Presenteeism negatively impacts nurse managers and can lead to burnout.
• Organizational support and reduced demands are necessary to mitigate nurse manager presenteeism.