Quality of work life among nurses : a case study from Ad Dakhiliyah governorate, Oman
Other Title(s)
جودة الحياة العملية بين الممرضين : دراسة حالة من محافظة الداخلية، عمان
Joint Authors
al-Mskari, Muhammad Amir
al-Sulaymi, Nasir Khalfan
Dupo, Jonas Usapl
Source
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 20, Issue 4 (30 Nov. 2020), pp.304-311, 8 p.
Publisher
Sultan Qaboos University College of Medicine and Health Sciences
Publication Date
2020-11-30
Country of Publication
Oman
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objectives: Quality of work life (QWL) is an important indicator of job-related satisfaction among nurses; however, there is little information regarding the QWL of nurses in Oman.
Therefore, this study aimed to explore factors affecting QWL among nurses working in governmental health institutions in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate, Oman.
Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between September and November 2018 at 29 governmental health institutions in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate.
A total of 374 nurses employed at these institutions were recruited via stratified random sampling.
A demographic questionnaire incorporating Brooks’ Quality of Nursing Work scale was used to collect data.
Results: A total of 345 nurses participated in the study (response rate: 92.2%).
The mean age was 33.3 ± 5.1 years and the majority were female (90.7%), married (88.7%), of Omani nationality (70.1%) and had a diploma degree (70.7%).
Overall, the nurses demonstrated moderate levels of QWL (mean total score: 179.99 ± 24.17).
Both job designation and nationality were found to be significant predictors of QWL (P = 0.041 and <0.001, respectively).
Conclusion: The findings of this study represent a baseline for further research on this important topic.
As with all healthcare professionals, the QWL of nurses indirectly affects quality of patient care and associated health outcomes.
As such, identifying areas of poor QWL among nurses can help in the development of initiatives to improve their professional satisfaction, thereby enhancing job performance and employee retention.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Mskari, Muhammad Amir& Dupo, Jonas Usapl& al-Sulaymi, Nasir Khalfan. 2020. Quality of work life among nurses : a case study from Ad Dakhiliyah governorate, Oman. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal،Vol. 20, no. 4, pp.304-311.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1342884
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Mskari, Muhammad Amir…[et al.]. Quality of work life among nurses : a case study from Ad Dakhiliyah governorate, Oman. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal Vol. 20, no. 4 (Nov. 2020), pp.304-311.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1342884
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Mskari, Muhammad Amir& Dupo, Jonas Usapl& al-Sulaymi, Nasir Khalfan. Quality of work life among nurses : a case study from Ad Dakhiliyah governorate, Oman. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal. 2020. Vol. 20, no. 4, pp.304-311.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1342884
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 310-311
Record ID
BIM-1342884