scholarly journals Job satisfaction and importance for intensive care unit research coordinators: results from binational survey

2007 ◽  
Vol 16 (9) ◽  
pp. 1640-1650 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire M Rickard ◽  
Brigit L Roberts ◽  
Jonathon Foote ◽  
Matthew R McGrail
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care

Moral Distress of Staff Nurses in a Medical Intensive Care Unit

2005 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 523-530 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ellen H. Elpern ◽  
Barbara Covert ◽  
Ruth Kleinpell
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Critical Care ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Moral Distress ◽  
Medical Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Medical Intensive Care ◽  
Distress Scale

• Background Moral distress is caused by situations in which the ethically appropriate course of action is known but cannot be taken. Moral distress is thought to be a serious problem among nurses, particularly those who practice in critical care. It has been associated with job dissatisfaction and loss of nurses from the workplace and the profession.• Objectives To assess the level of moral distress of nurses in a medical intensive care unit, identify situations that result in high levels of moral distress, explore implications of moral distress, and evaluate associations among moral distress and individual characteristics of nurses.• Methods A descriptive, questionnaire study was used. A total of 28 nurses working in a medical intensive care unit anonymously completed a 38-item moral distress scale and described implications of experiences of moral distress.• Results Nurses reported a moderate level of moral distress overall. Highest levels of distress were associated with the provision of aggressive care to patients not expected to benefit from that care. Moral distress was significantly correlated with years of nursing experience. Nurses reported that moral distress adversely affected job satisfaction, retention, psychological and physical well-being, self-image, and spirituality. Experience of moral distress also influenced attitudes toward advance directives and participation in blood donation and organ donation.• Conclusions Critical care nurses commonly encounter situations that are associated with high levels of moral distress. Experiences of moral distress have implications that extend well beyond job satisfaction and retention. Strategies to mitigate moral distress should be developed and tested.

scholarly journals Job Satisfaction Challenges Of Nurses In The Intensive Care Unit: A Qualitative Study

2019 ◽  
Vol Volume 12 ◽  
pp. 233-242
Author(s):  
Somayeh Mousazadeh ◽  
Shahrzad Yektatalab ◽  
Marzieh Momennasab ◽  
Soroor Parvizy
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Qualitative Study

scholarly journals Emotional invariants neuroticism of professional doctors

2016 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Medical Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Theoretical Substantiation ◽  
Medical Intensive Care ◽  
Personality Features

The article is devoted to theoretical substantiation and research neurotic personality features invariant emotional neuroticism medical intensive care unit. Presented attempt to represent an adequate and objective diagnostic indicators of emotional neuroticism medical intensive care unit, and developed a questionnaire to study the job satisfaction of physicians, which can be successfully used in the practice of psychologists working in hospitals.

scholarly journals Job Satisfaction and Burnout among Intensive Care Unit Nurses and Physicians

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hilde Myhren ◽  
Øivind Ekeberg ◽  
Olav Stokland
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Job Stress ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nurses And Physicians

Introduction. Nurses and physicians working in the intensive care unit (ICU) may be exposed to considerable job stress. The study aim was to assess the level of and the relationship between (1) job satisfaction, (2) job stress, and (3) burnout symptoms.Methods. A cross-sectional study was performed at ICUs at Oslo University Hospital. 145 of 196 (74%) staff members (16 physicians and 129 nurses) answered the questionnaire. The following tools were used: job satisfaction scale (scores 10–70), modified Cooper's job stress questionnaire (scores 1–5), and Maslach burnout inventory (scores 1–5); high score in the dimension emotional exhaustion (EE) indicates burnout. Personality was measured with the basic character inventory. Dimensions were neuroticism (vulnerability), extroversion (intensity), and control/compulsiveness with the range 0–9.Results. Mean job satisfaction among nurses was 43.9 (42.4–45.4) versus 51.1 (45.3–56.9) among physicians,P<0.05. The mean burnout value (EE) was 2.3 (95% CI 2.2–2.4), and mean job stress was 2.6 (2.5–2.7), not significantly different between nurses and physicians. Females scored higher than males on vulnerability, 3.3 (2.9–3.7) versus 2.0 (1.1–2.9) (P<0.05), and experienced staff were less vulnerable, 2.7 (2.2–3.2), than inexperienced staff, 3.6 (3.0–4.2) (P<0.05). Burnout (EE) correlated with job satisfaction (r=-0.4,P<0.001), job stress (r=0.6,P<0.001), and vulnerability (r=0.3,P=0.003).Conclusions. The nurses were significantly less satisfied with their jobs compared to the physicians. Burnout mean scores are relatively low, but high burnout scores are correlated with vulnerable personality, low job satisfaction, and high degree of job stress.

scholarly journals Examining Perceptions of Computerized Physician Order Entry in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

2017 ◽  
Vol 08 (02) ◽  
pp. 337-347 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristyn Beam ◽  
Megan Cardoso ◽  
Megan Sweeney ◽  
Geoff Binney ◽  
Saul Weingart
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Computerized Physician Order Entry ◽  
Order Entry ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Physician Order Entry

SummaryBackground: Computerized provider order entry (CPOE) is a technology with potential to transform care delivery. While CPOE systems have been studied in adult populations, less is known about the implementation of CPOE in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and perceptions of nurses and physicians using the system.Objective: To examine perceptions of clinicians before and after CPOE implementation in the NICU of a pediatric hospital.Methods: A cross-sectional survey of clinicians working in a Level III NICU was conducted. The survey was distributed before and after CPOE implementation. Participants were asked about their perception of CPOE on patient care delivery, implementation of the system, and effect on job satisfaction. A qualitative section inquired about additional concerns surrounding implementation. Responses were tabulated and analyzed using the Chi-square test.Results: The survey was distributed to 158 clinicians with a 47% response rate for pre-implementation and 45% for post-implementation. Clinicians understood why CPOE was implemented, but felt there was incomplete technical training. The expectation for increased job satisfaction and ability to recruit high-quality staff was high. However, there was concern about the ability to deliver appropriate treatments before and after implementation. Physicians were more optimistic about CPOE implementation than nurses who remained concerned that workflow may be altered.Conclusions: Introducing CPOE is a potentially risky endeavor and must be done carefully to mitigate harm. Although high expectations of the system can be met, it is important to attend to differing expectations among clinicians with varied levels of comfort with technology. Interdisciplinary collaboration is critical in planning a functioning CPOE to ensure that efficient workflow is maintained and appropriate supports for individuals with a lower degree of technical literacy is available.Citation: Beam KS, Cardoso M, Sweeney M, Binney G, Weingart SN. Examining perceptions of computerized physician order entry in a neonatal intensive care unit. Appl Clin Inform 2017; 8: 337–347 https://doi.org/10.4338/ACI-2016-09-RA-0153

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