Journal of Nursing Management· 1993Q1
Effects of work organization on the mental health of nursing staff
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A survey of 973 nurses found that work organization factors significantly impact mental health, with schedule dissatisfaction and high psychological/mental load increasing fatigue and psychological symptoms (PORs 1.80-2.36).
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- Work schedule dissatisfaction increased fatigue risk (POR 2.15) and psychological symptoms (POR 2.36).
- High psychological and mental load at work raised fatigue risk (PORs 2.00, 1.86) and psychological symptoms (PORs 1.80, 2.10).
- Permanent night shifts increased sleep disturbance risk (POR 2.00), while rotating night shifts also showed an increased risk (POR 1.34).
- Mental health indicators studied included fatigue, sleep disturbance, and psychological/psychosomatic symptoms.
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Abstract
A survey was carried out among a sample of 973 nurses in hospitals in the Valencian Community (Spain). The aim was to study the relation between work organization, sociodemographic and professional factors and the mental health of nursing staff. The information was collected by means of a questionnaire. Three indicators were used to study mental health: fatigue, sleep disturbance and psychological or psychosomatic indicators of mental suffering. Work organization affected the mental health of workers with varying impact according to the mental health indicator under consideration. Dissatisfaction due to work schedule, psychological and mental load increased the risk of showing signs of fatigue, with a prevalence odds ratio (POR) of 2.15, 2.00, 1.86, respectively, along with the risk of psychological symptoms with a POR of 2.36, 1.80, 2.10, respectively. Permanent night shifts or rotating night shifts increased the risk of sleep disturbance with a POR of 2.00 and 1.34 respectively.
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