scholarly journals Influence of workload, mental health and professional quality of life on healthcare workers’ hand hygiene behavior in medical aid during COVID-19 pandemic

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qian Zhou ◽  
Xinping Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Professional Quality Of Life ◽  
Final Model ◽  
Professional Quality ◽  
Hygiene Behavior

Abstract BackgroundAppropriate hand hygiene behavior is much crucial during COVID-19 pandemic, which is influenced by workload, mental health and professional quality of life. The increasing workload, worse mental health and negative professional quality of life are severe challenges for healthcare workers, whereas the evidence of mechanism between them and hand hygiene behavior are limited. This study aimed to understand and model how HCWs’ hand hygiene behaviors were influenced by workload, mental health and professional quality of life.MethodsA total of 1,734 healthcare workers were investigated, covering self-reported hand hygiene behavior, mental health, workload, professional quality of life and socio-demographic characteristics. Structural equation modelling was conducted to confirm interrelationships and parameters among the variables.Findings The final model had a good fit (CFI=0.980; TLI=0.941; RMSEA=0.055). Higher workload was linked to worse mental health (β = 0.165, p < 0.001) and higher burnout (β = 0.183, p < 0.001). Worse mental health was linked to higher burnout (β = 0.339, p < 0.001). The higher burnout was associated with worse self-reported hand hygiene behavior (β = -0.302, p < 0.001).ConclusionWorkload is positively associated with mental health and burnout; mental health is positively related to burnout; burnout is negatively associated with hand hygiene behavior. Thus, hand hygiene behavior can be promoted by the strategy to decrease the workload, burnout and enhance mental health.

scholarly journals Prevalence and impact of burnout, secondary traumatic stress and compassion satisfaction on hand hygiene of healthcare workers in medical aid team during COVID-19 pandemic

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qian Zhou ◽  
Xiaoquan Lai ◽  
Chaoyang Wan ◽  
Xinping Zhang ◽  
Li Tan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Compassion Satisfaction ◽  
Professional Quality Of Life ◽  
Medical Aid ◽  
Professional Quality ◽  
Hygiene Behavior

Abstract Background Healthcare workers suffered mental burden, especially in the period of COVID-19. Professional quality of life quality is suitable to measure how healthcare workers feel in medical aid team. Current evidence of impact of professional quality of life on hand hygiene behavior or even IPC measures was limited, especially in emerging infectious disease period. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of burnout, secondary traumatic stress and compassion satisfaction and explore their impact on self-reported hand hygiene behavior among medical aid team in Wuhan, China, where strict management was conducted to prevent COVID-19 spread and guarantee healthcare workers’ health. Results A cross-sectional study was conducted using online questionnaire covering professional quality of life and self-reported hand hygiene behavior based on COVID-19 guideline. A total of 1,734 healthcare workers were surveyed. The prevalence of burnout, secondary trauma and compassion satisfaction were low and average levels (69.61 and 30.39%), low and average levels (33.33 and 66.21%), average and high levels (49.65 and 49.71%), respectively. Burnout was negatively associated with overall hand hygiene (Coef. =-0.088, p<0.001), low hand hygiene (Coef. =-0.109, p<0.001), medium hand hygiene (Coef. =-0.088, p<0.001) and high hand hygiene (Coef. =-0.065, p<0.001). Conclusions Healthcare workers with higher compassion satisfaction reported higher hand hygiene compared to the lower. Healthcare workers in medical aid team experience lower level burnout, and higher level of compassion satisfaction during COVID-19 pandemic compared to the general period. The lower burnout and higher compassion satisfaction are associated with higher self-reported hand hygiene behavior. Burnout and compassion satisfaction in healthcare workers should be emphasize and need interventions targeting. The management of healthcare workers in Wuhan, China may be constructive for the future medical aid team.

scholarly journals Predicting Professional Quality of Life and Life Satisfaction in Spanish Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (12) ◽  
pp. 4366
Author(s):  
Noemí Sansó ◽  
Laura Galiana ◽  
Amparo Oliver ◽  
Macià Tomás-Salvá ◽  
Gabriel Vidal-Blanco
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Practice Environment ◽  
Professional Quality Of Life ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Professional Quality

Background: Dealing with suffering, grief, and death on a daily basis, together with the particular working conditions, may produce high levels of burnout in nurses, and hinder their well-being. The purpose of this research is to study the effect of self-care and self-compassion on nurses’ professional quality of life and well-being. Methods: The research had a cross-sectional design, used correlational methodology and a structural equation model was hypothesized. Along the study, 210 nurses from the Healthcare Public System of the Balearic Islands, participated. The study took place from June to September 2018. Results: The hypothesized model showed an overall adequate fit. Practice environment predicted both self-care and self-compassion, whereas nursing stress did not. Self-care and self-compassion predicted nurses’ professional quality of life, whereas the practice environment and nursing stress were not predictors. Finally, professional quality of life showed a positive relationship with life satisfaction. Conclusions: The study presents a comprehensive structural equation model in which self-care and self-compassion are the best predictors of nurses’ professional quality of life. A direct relation of professional quality of life and nurses’ well-being has also been found, while controlling for the effects of nurses’ practice environment and stress.

scholarly journals Investigating professional quality of life in nursing staff working in Adolescent Psychiatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs)

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Celeste Foster
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Professional Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health Nursing ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Benchmark Data ◽  
Professional Quality ◽  
Health Nursing

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate professional quality of life of mental health nursing staff working within an adolescent psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) setting. Professional quality of life is important, as there is a correlation between staff wellbeing and the quality of healthcare services delivered, particularly within mental health settings. Mental health nursing staff in adolescent PICU services deal with a wide range of physically and emotionally demanding challenges when providing care, yet the potential impact of this demanding work upon staff in this context has not been explored. Design/methodology/approach The study used a longitudinal non-experimental design with a purposive sample. Quantitative data were collected from a total of 17 registered mental health nurses and healthcare assistants (HCAs) working in an adolescent PICU in the North of England. Repeated measures were administered at three consecutive intervals, three months apart, using a validated self-report measure, the Professional Quality of Life Scale V (ProQOL V, Stamm, 2010). Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistical analysis using benchmark data from the ProQOL V instrument for comparison. Findings Analysis of results compared to ProQOL V benchmark data showed significantly higher than expected levels of compassion satisfaction, and lower than expected levels of burnout and secondary traumatic stress for adolescent PICU nursing staff within the study. There were no significant differences between qualified nurses and HCAs. Potential explanations and practice implications of these findings are discussed. Originality/value This is the first published study to investigate professional quality of life within the mental health nursing population working in adolescent PICU, providing empirical insights into a previously unexplored mental health context.

scholarly journals Professional Quality of Life, Engagement, and Self-Care in Healthcare Professionals in Ecuador during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 515
Author(s):  
María Elena Cuartero-Castañer ◽  
Paula Hidalgo-Andrade ◽  
Ana J. Cañas-Lerma
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Professional Quality Of Life ◽  
Professional Quality ◽  
Care Practices

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of healthcare workers and their professional quality of life. This quantitative cross-sectional study aims at exploring the professional quality of life, work engagement, and self-care of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ecuador. A convenience sample of 117 participants completed an online voluntary and anonymous survey between April and July 2020. It contained a sociodemographic section, the Professional Quality of Life questionnaire V, the work engagement scale, and the scale of self-care behaviors for clinical psychologists. Results show that healthcare workers have an average quality of life with high levels of compassion satisfaction and average levels of compassion fatigue and burnout. Data also indicate that the sample frequently engaged in self-care practices and had high levels of work engagement. The regression analyses reveal that gender, the number of patients per week, the perceived fairness of the salary, among other variables are possible predictors of professional quality of life, frequency of self-care practices, and engagement. This study contributes to the understanding of these variables among healthcare professionals in Ecuador. These results should be considered when planning policies and prevention intervention efforts to promote professionals’ wellbeing.

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