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[Absenteeism]

¹L'unité psychiatrique de l'hôpital régional D' Georges-L. Dumont de Moncton (Nouveau-Brunswick).

The Canadian Nurse

|October 1, 1996

Summary

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Nursing staff absenteeism is linked to job dissatisfaction, particularly concerning workload and policies. Satisfied nurses, often with more seniority and day shifts, report higher job satisfaction.

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Area of Science:

Healthcare Management
Occupational Health
Nursing Studies

Context:

Absenteeism among nursing personnel at Dr. Georges-L. Dumont regional hospital in 1993 was 10.3 days per employee.
The Human Resources Department initiated this study to investigate the underlying causes of high absenteeism.

Purpose:

To identify the primary causes of absenteeism among nursing personnel.
To test the hypothesis that worker dissatisfaction is a significant contributor to absenteeism.

Summary:

Dissatisfaction is associated with workload, hospital policies, and employee benefits.
Satisfaction correlates with workplace autonomy, collegial relationships, and unit leadership.
Nurses dissatisfied with their jobs, especially those with less seniority working night shifts, would not choose nursing again.

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Impact:

Workplace dissatisfaction negatively impacts motivation and quality of care.
Absenteeism may be used as a coping mechanism to escape workplace dissatisfaction.
Further research is recommended to explore the relationship between dissatisfaction, motivation, and nursing care quality.