The influence of professional identity on work engagement among nurses working in nursing homes in China.
J Nurs Manag
; 30(7): 3022-3030, 2022 Oct.
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| ID: mdl-35666670
AIM: To assess the influence of professional identity on work engagement among nurses working in nursing homes in China. BACKGROUND: China is faced with an increasingly ageing population. There is a shortage of adequately trained nursing personnel and a high turnover rate among nurses. Work engagement is a key factor in improving nurses' performance and improving professional identity is critical to increase work productivity and satisfaction. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional survey of 272 nurses working in nursing homes. And the data were analysed by descriptive analyses, univariate analysis and Multiple regression analyses. RESULTS: The overall average work engagement score was 3.99 ± 1.04. Professional identity was the only factor that significantly influenced the 'vigour' and 'absorption' of nurses. Age, ethnicity and professional identity were significant predictors of 'dedication'. CONCLUSIONS: A positive professional identity can lead to a better work engagement among nurses working in nursing homes in China. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT: To enhance the work engagement of nurses working in nursing homes, nursing leaders should create a respectful and equal work environment, create a favourable image of the industry and the profession and strengthen training to improve the professional identity.
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Nurses
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Nursing Staff, Hospital
Type of study:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
J Nurs Manag
Journal subject:
ENFERMAGEM
Year:
2022
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
China