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Joana Jost1,2, Christian Eissler1, Christoph Golz1
1School of Health Professions, Bern University of Applied Sciences, Bern, Switzerland.
Nurse personality traits like conscientiousness and neuroticism are linked to presenteeism. Nursing assistants in nursing homes also show higher presenteeism, possibly due to workload and staffing needs.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Occupational Health Psychology
Background:
- Presenteeism, working while unwell, is a significant issue in nursing.
- Understanding factors influencing presenteeism is crucial for healthcare quality and nurse well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between nurses' personality traits and their tendency towards presenteeism.
- To identify specific nurse characteristics and work environments associated with presenteeism.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 255 nurses from diverse Swiss settings.
- Data collected via online questionnaires, analyzed using multiple linear regression.
Main Results:
- Presenteeism was moderate (mean=2.73).
- Conscientiousness and neuroticism significantly correlated positively with presenteeism.
- Nursing assistants with formal education working in nursing homes reported higher presenteeism.
Conclusions:
- Conscientiousness may reflect a strong sense of duty.
- Neuroticism might be linked to higher stress levels and susceptibility.
- Workload, role demands, and staffing shortages in nursing homes may contribute to presenteeism.
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