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Nurses' job satisfaction, absenteeism, and turnover after implementing a special care unit practice model
Research in Nursing & Health
|October 23, 1997
Summary
Nurses in special care units (SCUs) reported higher job satisfaction and lower absenteeism compared to those in intensive care units (ICUs). Individual preferences for practice models significantly impact nurse satisfaction and outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Organizational Psychology
Background:
- Traditional intensive care units (ICUs) often feature bureaucratic management and high technology.
- Nurse-managed special care units (SCUs) offer an alternative model with shared governance and less technology.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare job satisfaction, absenteeism, and turnover between nurses in SCUs and traditional ICUs.
- To examine nurses' perceptions and preferences for the SCU practice model in relation to job satisfaction.
Main Methods:
- A comparative study design was employed.
- Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used to analyze job satisfaction, absenteeism, and turnover data.
- Nurses' perceptions and preferences for practice models were assessed.
Main Results:
- Nurses in the SCU demonstrated greater job satisfaction and lower absenteeism rates compared to those in the ICU.
- A strong correlation was found between nurses' perceptions/preferences for the SCU model and their job satisfaction, including growth satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- The SCU model, emphasizing shared governance and tailored technology, positively impacts nurse job satisfaction and reduces absenteeism.
- Incorporating individual nurse perceptions and preferences is crucial for successful implementation of autonomy, authority, and responsibility, leading to improved nurse outcomes.