A Qualitative Study Describing Nurses' Experiences With Presenteeism.
J Nurs Adm
; 51(3): 135-140, 2021 Mar 01.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-33570370
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The aim of this study was to understand nurse awareness of coping and decision making regarding presenteeism and the consequences thereof.BACKGROUND:
Nurses report high levels of presenteeism or not being able to fully function in the workplace, but we currently lack understanding of nurse perceptions of presenteeism and its consequences.METHODS:
A qualitative descriptive method was used to evaluate the perceptions of nurses from medical surgical units at 2 different hospitals.FINDINGS:
For purposes of the study, presenteeism was defined as being present at work when not fully engaged. Most respondents experienced presenteeism in the month before data collection. Five categories of themes were identified 1) factors leading to presenteeism, 2) awareness and symptoms of presenteeism, 3) coping with presenteeism on and off shift, 4) decision making regarding presenteeism, and 5) consequences of presenteeism.CONCLUSIONS:
Both personal and work factors contribute to presenteeism. To decrease presenteeism, healthcare leaders and systems should consider reviewing and changing sick/leave polices, unit cultures, and a lack of resources that contribute to and encourage an awareness of presenteeism, thereby decreasing nurse fatigue.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Adaptation, Psychological
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Attitude of Health Personnel
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Workplace
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Presenteeism
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Nursing Staff, Hospital
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
America do norte
Language:
En
Journal:
J Nurs Adm
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article
Publication country:
EEUU
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ESTADOS UNIDOS
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ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA
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EUA
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UNITED STATES
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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US
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USA