The Relationship Between Perceived Organizational Support and Job Performance Among Critical Care Nurses: A
Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing : DCCN
|March 31, 2025
Summary
Perceived organizational support (POS) positively impacts job performance (JP) in critical care nurses. Enhancing POS can improve nursing care quality.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Organizational Psychology
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Perceived organizational support (POS) is crucial for healthcare teams, particularly nurses.
- POS influences job performance (JP) and the quality of patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the level of POS among critical care nurses.
- To examine the relationship between POS and JP in this population.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, cross-sectional, correlational survey design was employed.
- 133 Jordanian critical care nurses participated.
- Standardized instruments measured POS and JP.
Main Results:
- A moderate level of both POS and JP was observed.
- A significant, moderate positive correlation (r = 0.321, P = .01) was found between POS and JP.
Conclusions:
- Improving POS is recommended for critical care nurses.
- This may lead to enhanced JP and better quality of care.
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