An exploration of the roles of nurses working in emergency care services in general hospitals in West Java, Indonesia : a grounded theory study

A review of literature on the role of emergency nurses in Indonesia revealed a dearth of research. Anecdotal evidence suggests a lack of clarity in role definition which has led to uncertainty and role ambiguity. Despite advances in the development of specialist nursing roles in Indonesia, that of the emergency nurse remains unclear. This study explored the role of nurses working in emergency care services in three general hospitals in West Java, Indonesia. The theoretical framework is grounded in Charmaz’s constructivist grounded theory. Data collection methods were observation, in-depth interviews and interrogation of related documents. Phase one of data collection involved 74 h of observation and nterviews with 35 nurses working in the three ED settings. For the purposes of theoretical sampling, a second phase of data collection was conducted. This involved a second nterview with eight participants from the three EDs. nterviews were also undertaken with the three key informants of nursing management of three related hospitals; key informants from the Indonesian Nurses Association; the Directorate of Nursing, Ministry of Health; and from the organization for ED nurses. Data analysis drew on Charmaz’s constructivist approach and the concepts of simultaneous data collection and analysis, constant comparison, coding, and theoretical sampling. The analysis generated four theoretical concepts that characterized the role of the emergency nurse: An arbitrary scope of practice, Struggling for recognition, Learning on the job and Looking to better practice. These concepts provided analytical direction for an exploration of the clinical and political dimensions of the role of the emergency nurse in Indonesia.

Cross-sectional survey of the health behaviour of southeast Queensland women with cancer-treatment induced menopause : Implications for cancer and primary care nurses

Purpose Women who experience cancer treatment-induced menopause are at risk of long-term chronic morbidity. This risk can be prevented or offset with adherence to health promotion and risk reduction guidelines. The purpose of this study was to explore health behaviours in younger female survivors of cancer and the variables (quality of life and psychological distress) believed to moderate health behaviours. Design Cross-sectional survey of a convenience sample of women (n = 85) in southeast Queensland. Methods Health behaviour and health status were elicited with items from the Australian Health Survey and the Behavioural Risk Factor Surveillance System. The WHO Quality of Life (Brief) measured participants’ self-reported quality of life and their satisfaction with their health. The Brief Symptom Inventory-18 measured psychological distress. Findings Higher self-reported health status was associated with regular exercise and better quality of life. However, a substantial proportion of participants did not engage in the physical activity, dietary or cervical screening practices recommended by Australian guidelines. Conclusions The participants require education regarding the benefits of diet, exercise, weight loss and decreased alcohol intake, as well as information on future health risks and possible comorbidities. These education sessions could be addressed by a nurse-led health promotion model of care at the time of discharge or in the community.

Teacher organizational citizenship behaviours and job efficacy : implications for student quality of school life

The present study investigated the impact of teachers' organizational citizenship behaviours (OCBs) on student quality of school life (SQSL) via the indirect effect of job efficacy. A measure of teacher OCBs was developed, tapping one dimension of individual-focused OCB (OCBI – student-directed behaviour) and two dimensions of organization-focused OCB (OCBO – civic virtue and professional development). In line with previous research suggesting that OCBs may enhance job efficacy, as well as studies demonstrating the positive effects of teacher efficacy on student outcomes, we expected an indirect relationship between teachers OCBs and SQSL via teachers' job efficacy. Hypotheses were tested in a multi-level design in which 170 teachers and their students (N=3,057) completed questionnaires. A significant proportion of variance in SQSL was attributable to classroom factors. Analyses revealed that the civic virtue and professional development behaviours of teachers were positively related to their job efficacy. The job efficacy of teachers also had a positive impact on all five indicators of SQSL. In regards to professional development, job efficacy acted as an indirect variable in the prediction of four student outcomes (i.e., general satisfaction, student–teacher relations, achievement, and opportunity) and fully mediated the direct negative effect on psychological distress.

Course experiences, satisfaction and career intent of final year pre-registration Australian pharmacy students

Background In Australia, the profession of pharmacy has undergone many changes to adapt to the needs of the community. In recent years, concerns have been raised with evidence emerging of workforce saturation in traditional pharmacy practice sectors. It is not known how current final year pharmacy students’ perceive the different pharmacy career paths in this changing environment. Hence investigating students’ current experiences with their pharmacy course, interaction with the profession and developing an understanding of their career intentions would be an important step, as these students would make up a large proportion of future pharmacy workforce Objective The objective of this study was thus to investigate final year students’ career perspectives and the reasons for choosing pharmacy, satisfaction with this choice of pharmacy as a tertiary course and a possible future career, factors affecting satisfaction and intention of future career paths. Methods A quantitative cross sectional survey of final year students from 3 Australian universities followed by a qualitative semi-structured interview of a convenience sample of final year students from the University of Sydney. Results ‘Interest in health and medicine’ was the most important reason for choosing pharmacy (n=238). The majority of students were ‘somewhat satisfied’ with the choice of pharmacy (35.7%) as a course and possible future career. Positive associations were found between satisfaction and reasons for joining pharmacy such as ‘felt pharmacy is a good profession’ (p=0.003) while negative associations included ‘joined pharmacy as a gateway to medicine or dentistry’ (p=0.001). Quantitate and qualitative results showed the most frequent perception of community pharmacy was ‘changing’ while hospital and pharmaceutical industry was described as ‘competitive’ and ‘research’ respectively. The highest career intention was community followed by hospital pharmacy. Conclusion Complex factors including university experiences are involved in shaping students’ satisfaction and perception of career. This may relate to challenges in the community pharmacy sector, job opportunities in hospital and limited understanding of the pharmaceutical industry. The results offer insight for the profession in terms of entry into various roles and also to pharmacy educators for their roles in shaping curricula and placement experiences that attract future graduates to defined career pathways in pharmacy.

Emotional intelligence and job-demands resources model

Occupational stress research has consistently demonstrated negative effects for employees. Research also describes potential moderators of this relationship. While research has revealed some positive effects of emotional intelligence (EI) on employee adjustment, it has neglected investigation of their potential stress buffering effects. Based on the Job-Demand Resources model, it was predicted that higher trait emotional intelligence would act as a buffer to the potential negative effects of stressors on employee adjustment. Hierarchical multiple regression analyses with a sample of 306 nurses found no main effects of EI but revealed eight moderating effects. While some interactions support the buffering hypothesis, others revealed buffering for those with low EI. Findings are discussed in terms of theoretical and practical implications.

Diet and physical activity behaviour in nurses: A qualitative study

Issue addressed: Previous research has shown that approximately 60% of nurses in Australia are overweight or obese, insufficiently active and have an unhealthy diet. The aim of this study was to gain an understanding of nurses’ determinants contributing to these behaviours. This will inform a needs assessment for a future workplace health promotion program (WHPP) in this group. Methods: Four focus group discussions (n = 17) were conducted with a convenience sample of nurses aged 25–59 years from three hospitals in the Brisbane metropolitan area. Questions addressed barriers and motivation towards diet and physical activity (PA), and suggestions for future WHPP. Data were analysed with Nvivo10 following a thematic analysis with a realistic approach using Self-determination theory as a framework. Results: Work environment was the main barrier for healthy diet behaviours. Long working hours and lack of breaks challenged nurses’ self-control and self-regulation when making dietary choices. Fatigue was the main barrier for PA. However, relaxation, feeling energised before work and better sleep after working night shifts motivated nurses to do PA. Social environment at work seemed to be an effective external motivation to encourage healthy diet and regular PA. Goal-setting, self-monitoring and social support at work were identified as potential WHHP strategies. Conclusion: The workplace and job demands negatively impacts nurses’ lifestyle behaviours. Future interventions should include social support from colleagues, which could motivate nurses to make healthier food choices at work and be more active outside work.

Tied to the job: affective and relational components of nurse retention

Paper investigates whether affective and relational components of nurses' experience of work have a significant impact on their intentions to leave either the job or the nursing profession in models that control for other factors (sociodemographic, work conditions, perceptions of quality of care) that are known to affect career decisions. [Abridged Abstract]

A comparative study of domestic, European and international job-related relocation

This paper explores a number of relocation outcomes for geographically mobile employees in the following three regions: Germany as the home country and destination for domestic assignments (n = 115), Western Europe (n = 116) and other countries (n = 236). The satisfaction with various aspects of the post-relocation environment, the perception of change between the pre- and post-relocation environment and the attachment to the post-relocation environment at various levels were compared between the three groups. For the European and international sub-samples differences in the ideal country and future plans were also investigated. The group that stood out most clearly was the domestic sub-sample. It emerged as the group least satisfied with their job or task characteristics, perceived significantly fewer changes in the environment and was comparatively eager to leave the site they were currently working at and the job they were currently employed in. The sometimes proposed redefinition of intra-European assignments as ‘quasi-domestic’ relocation appears to be inappropriate.

Do psychosocial factors moderate the association of fixed-term employment with work interference with family and sleeping problems in registered nurses: A cross-sectional questionnaire survey

Background: The use affixed-term employment has increased lately, particularly in Europe and in the health care sector. Previous studies have shown that especially among the health care sector employee's organizational justice perceptions and job control are important factors that are directly related to the welfare and attitudes of employees and may also help to buffer the negative impacts of many detrimental factors.

Understanding the practice nurse’s role in the cancer care tapestry

Background: The are currently 2 million people in the UK living with or
after cancer, and this number is expected to double by 2030 (Maddams et
al, 2012). However, many report unmet physical and psychological needs.

Aim: To determine the learning needs of practice nurses to take on an
enhanced role with people affected by cancer, particularly after primary
treatment, and to develop a course to meet these needs.

Method: The Macmillan Steering Group designed and developed a course for practice
nurses to identify their learning needs, enabling participating practice
nurses to work collaboratively with each other and the course facilitator.
There was strong patient involvement throughout. The course was
evaluated by self-assessment of knowledge, skills and confidence, patient
satisfaction questionnaires and in-depth, qualitative telephone interviews
with the participants and their supporting GPs.

Results: The practice nurses reported changed practice, with increased confidence in discussing
issues relating to cancer and its treatment with patients and relatives.
They understood the importance of supported self-management and were
able to signpost patients to appropriate sources of information and
support. Many of the practice nurses started initiating and undertaking
Cancer Care Reviews, both as planned appointments and opportunistically.
Over the past year, a further nine pilots have been completed throughout
the UK, demonstrating that these results are reproducible in other settings.

Conclusions: With appropriate support and training and protected time
to include cancer care into their everyday work, practice nurses can take
on an important role in the support and care of people affected by cancer

Avaliação de desempenho dos enfermeiros e percepção de justiça organizacional

As alterações introduzidas pela actual reforma da Administração Pública preconizam uma gestão determinada por objectivos motivando os trabalhadores para um desempenho de qualidade reconhecendo o mérito e a excelência. A avaliação de desempenho dos enfermeiros regulamentada desde 1993, estabelece como princípios orientadores a objectividade, a continuidade, a flexibilidade e a periodicidade, em que a atribuição de uma menção qualitativa resulta da avaliação contínua centrada no conteúdo funcional de cada categoria profissional. A abordagem da justiça organizacional justifica-se, tendo em conta os efeitos das percepções de (in)justiça nas atitudes e comportamentos das pessoas. Essas reacções podem ter efeitos directos e indirectos no funcionamento dos grupos e da organização. Neste contexto, surge este estudo, não experimental, transversal e correlacional de tipo quantitativo, para o qual definimos como objectivos fundamentais: conhecer o nível de satisfação dos enfermeiros com o processo de avaliação de desempenho e variáveis relacionadas; avaliar a percepção de justiça organizacional dos enfermeiros e analisar as possíveis relações entre a satisfação com o processo de avaliação de desempenho e a percepção de justiça organizacional Os dados foram obtidos, através da aplicação de um questionário aos enfermeiros do Hospital em estudo e concluímos que, os enfermeiros avaliam positivamente o nível de satisfação com o processo de avaliação de desempenho, com valores superiores na dimensão comportamental, referente aos aspectos interaccionais do que na dimensão cognitiva, relacionada com os aspectos procedimentais. Os enfermeiros chefes são a categoria profissional com nível mais baixo de satisfação na dimensão referente aos aspectos interaccionais. A análise dos dados referentes ao nível de finalização das diferentes fases do processo de avaliação indicam uma clara descontinuidade dado que, apenas 23,8% dos enfermeiros participa na elaboração das normas e critérios e, inversamente, 97,6% elaboraram o relatório crítico de actividades sendo este o documento de suporte documental que permite a atribuição da menção qualitativa reforçando assim as críticas de burocratização do processo. Relativamente à percepção de justiça organizacional verificamos que a vertente distributiva é a que apresenta valores mais baixos sendo a vertente interaccional aquela em que se verifica valores médios mais elevados. Verificámos existirem correlações positivas e significativas entre as dimensões procedimental e interaccional da percepção de justiça, quer para a dimensão cognitiva quer para a dimensão comportamental do nível de satisfação com a avaliação de desempenho dos enfermeiros. O estudo reforça a convicção de que o processo de avaliação de desempenho deve ser mantido tal como regulamentado, devendo os esforços serem canalizados para corrigir os aspectos referentes à precisão com que o processo avalia o desempenho e o cumprimento de todas as etapas o que só se consegue com a participação reflectida na adesão a um sistema de valores que privilegie a qualidade e definição de indicadores de produtividade e qualidade dos cuidados de enfermagem.

Nurses' attitudes toward computers before and two months after training

This study examined nurses' attitudes toward computers before training and 2 months after training. A quantitative approach and a nonexperimental survey design were used in this study. Stronge and Brodt's (1985) instrument, Nurses' Attitudes Toward Computerization Questionnaire, was used to assess 27 nurses' attitudes prior to and 2 months after computer training. Demographic variables also were collected on the questionnaires. The results of this study showed that, overall, nurses had positive attitudes towards computers in both questionnaires. The results of the first questionnaire were consistent with other studies. There were no studies that involved a follow-up questionnaire using Stronge and Brodt's (1985) instrument. Attitude scores of Questionnaire 2 were higher than attitude scores of Questionnaire 1. More time for nursing tasks, less time for quality patient care, and threat to job security questions were found to be statistically significant. This study found no statistical significance between attitudes and demographic variables. Younger nurses a~d nurses with fewer years of computer experience were most likely to exhibit positive attitudes. Implications for practice and future research were discussed. Some limitations were identified and discussed.

La satisfaction des trois besoins fondamentaux peut-elle contribuer à la performance? : l’apport de la santé psychologique

Cette thèse de doctorat a été réalisée grâce à l'appui financier des fonds québécois de la recherche sur la société et la culture.

Les conceptions et préférences des infirmières quant aux modalités de l'organisation de leur travail.

Problématique : De par les fonctions qu’elles exercent à différentes étapes du continuum de soins, les infirmières jouent un rôle de premier plan dans l’offre des services de santé. La qualité des services repose en grande partie sur du personnel infirmier motivé, judicieusement déployé et travaillant dans des conditions qui permettent d’optimiser leur expérience de travail. Cependant, différentes études suggèrent que les modalités actuelles d’organisation du travail ne permettent pas toujours de créer des conditions et des environnements susceptibles d’optimiser le travail des infirmières et leur qualité de vie au travail (Institute of Medicine, 2001; Hickam & al., 2003; Shojania, Duncan, McDonald, & Wachter, 2001). Une meilleure compréhension des conceptions et préférences des infirmières est utile pour guider les actions dans les milieux de soins visant à améliorer l’organisation du travail infirmier. Objectifs : Cette recherche qualitative descriptive a pour but d’explorer les conceptions et préférences des infirmières par rapport aux modalités d’organisation de leur travail pouvant améliorer leur qualité de vie au travail, dans un contexte de centre hospitalier et plus spécifiquement, dans une unité de médecine. Méthodologie : Des entrevues semi-dirigées ont été effectuées auprès de huit infirmières. La technique d’analyse de contenu a été utilisée pour analyser les résultats de l’étude. Le modèle conceptuel de l’organisation du travail de Filion-Côté qui a été utilisé s’oriente autour des processus de soins, la dotation en personnel et l’environnement de travail. Résultats : Cette étude a établi que les conceptions de l’organisation du travail partagées par les infirmières touchent deux principales dimensions soit la définition des rôles et la répartition des tâches ainsi que l’organisation du travail en temps que modes de coordination du travail et d’interaction entre les membres de l’équipe de travail. Cette analyse a aussi démontré que les principales préférences des infirmières sont exprimées à propos des éléments ayant trait à la disponibilité adéquate du personnel nécessaire à l’exécution des différentes tâches, le soutien du supérieur immédiat, le soutien de l’administration au développement professionnel et de la pratique ainsi que l’aménagement des conditions matérielles de travail. On peut aussi constater que plusieurs préférences exprimées par les infirmières donnent écho à leurs conceptions de l’organisation du travail. Conclusion : Cette étude a permis de comprendre les conceptions et les préférences des infirmières par rapport à l’organisation de leur travail. Elle aura ainsi permis d’identifier plusieurs modalités sur lesquels les gestionnaires peuvent agir pour développer des projets d’organisation du travail, soit la dotation en personnels des milieux des soins, le soutien des équipes, la communication et l’aménagement de l’environnement physique des soins. De plus, les infirmières ont elles-mêmes un rôle à jouer pour modifier positivement leur milieu de travail et peuvent influencer plusieurs de ces modalités.

Nova Talenta: 2014-2015

Contenido Introducción 1. Inteligencia emocional, liderazgo transformacional y género: factores que influencian el desempeño organizacional / Ana María Galindo Londoño, Sara Urrego Mayorga; Director: Juan Carlos Espinosa Méndez. 2. El rol de la mujer en el liderazgo / Andrea Patricia Cuestas Díaz; Directora: Francoise Venezia Contreras Torres. 3. Liderazgo transformacional, clima organizacional, satisfacción laboral y desempeño. Una revisión de la literatura / Juliana Restrepo Orozco, Ángela Marcela Ochoa Rodríguez; Directora: Françoise Venezia Contreras Torres. 4. “E-Leadership” una perspectiva al mundo de las compañías globalizadas / Ángela Beatriz Morales Morales, Mónica Natalia Aguilera Velandia; Director: Juan Carlos Espinosa. 5. Liderazgo y cultura. Una revisión / Daniel Alejandro Romero Galindo; Directora: Francoise Venezia Contreras Torres. 6. La investigación sobre la naturaleza del trabajo directivo: una revisión de la literatura / Julián Felipe Rodríguez Rivera, María Isabel Álvarez Rodríguez; Director: Juan Javier Saavedra Mayorga. 7. La mujer en la alta dirección en el contexto colombiano / Ana María Moreno, Juliana Moreno Jaramillo ; Directora: Françoise Venezia Contreras Torres. 8. Influencia de la personalidad en el discurso y liderazgo de George W. Bush después del 11 de septiembre de 2011 / Karen Eliana Mesa Torres; Director: Juan Carlos Espinosa. 9. La investigación sobre el campo del followership: una revisión de la literatura / Christian D. Báez Millán, Leidy J. Pinzón Porras; Director: Juan Javier Saavedra Mayorga. 10. El liderazgo desde la perspectiva del poder y la influencia. Una revisión de la literatura / Lina María García, Juan Sebastián Naranjo; Director: Juan Javier Saavedra Mayorga. 11. El trabajo directivo para líderes y gerentes: una visión integradora de los roles organizacionales / Lina Marcela Escobar Campos, Daniel Mora Barrero; Director: Rafael Piñeros. 12. Participación emocional en la toma de decisiones / Lina Rocío Poveda C., Gloria Johanna Rueda L.; Directora: Francoise Contreras T. 13. Estrés y su relación con el liderazgo / María Camila García Sierra, Diana Paola Rocha Cárdenas; Director: Juan Carlos Espinosa. 14. “Burnout y engagement” / María Paola Jaramillo Barrios, Natalia Rojas Mancipe; Director: Rafael Piñeros.