Journal article
Nurse absenteeism: An analysis of trends and perceptions of nurse unit managers
Journal of Nursing Management, Vol.27(1), pp.109-116
2018
Abstract
Aim
To explore absenteeism trends and absenteeism management from the perspective of nurse unit managers.
Background
Unscheduled absenteeism among nurses appears to be a multi‐factorial phenomenon and is a source of concern due to the effect absenteeism has on the daily management of human resources, ultimately affecting delivery of safe care. Identifying absenteeism trends among nurses may inform the development of targeted strategies to minimize unscheduled absenteeism.
Methods
A mixed‐methods approach was used with the quantitative phase retrospectively reviewing and analysing nurse absenteeism data, whilst the qualitative phase involved semi‐structured interviews with nurse unit managers, exploring their perceptions pertaining to the absenteeism trends.
Results
Data analysis revealed that absenteeism in hospitals follows various trends, amongst them seasonal, daily, and demographic trends. A heavy workload, which takes its toll on the nurses’ physical and mental health, also contributes to nurse absenteeism.
Conclusion
This study reveals absenteeism trends from nurse managers’ perspectives, with authentication from official statistics. Any prescriptive measures for absenteeism should take into account absenteeism trend analysis and the work environment.
Details
- Title
- Nurse absenteeism: An analysis of trends and perceptions of nurse unit managers
- Authors/Creators
- M. Ticharwa (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityV. Cope (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityM. Murray (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
- Publication Details
- Journal of Nursing Management, Vol.27(1), pp.109-116
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Identifiers
- 991005543834807891
- Copyright
- © 2018 John Wiley & Sons Ltd
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Health Professions
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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