The effects of absenteeism on nurses remaining on duty at a tertiary hospital of Limpopo province

Mbombi, Masenyani Oupa; Mothiba, Tebogo Maria; Malema, Rabelani N.; Malatji, Mokgadi

doi:10.4102/curationis.v41i1.1924

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“…Strengths of this study include use of the criterion standard burnout assessment instrument (the Maslach Burnout Inventory) and statistical adjustment for symptoms of depression and fatigue. Future research should explore additional factors likely to impact absenteeism and work performance, leverage employer data on absences and job performance, use longitudinal study designs, and further explore the effects of absenteeism on the colleagues impacted by the nurses who are absent [65].…”

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A cross-sectional study exploring the relationship between burnout, absenteeism, and job performance among American nurses

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BackgroundStudies suggest a high prevalence of burnout among nurses. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between burnout among nurses and absenteeism and work performance.MethodsA national sample of U.S. nurses was sent an anonymous, cross-sectional survey in 2016. The survey included items about demographics, fatigue, and validated instruments to measure burnout, absenteeism, and poor work performance in the last month.ResultsOf the 3098 nurses who received the survey, 812 (26.2%) responded. The mean age was 52.3 years (SD 12.5), nearly all were women (94.5%) and most were married (61.9%) and had a child (75.2%). Participating nurses had a mean of 25.7 (SD 13.9) years of experience working as nurse and most held a baccalaureate (38.2%) or masters of science (37.1%) degree in nursing. A quarter worked in the inpatient setting (25.5%) and the average hours worked per week was 41.3 (SD 14.1). Overall, 35.3% had symptoms of burnout, 30.7% had symptoms of depression, 8.3% had been absent 1 or more days in the last month due to personal health, and 43.8% had poor work performance in the last month. Nurses who had burnout were more likely to have been absent 1 or more days in the last month (OR 1.85, 95% CI 1.25–2.72) and have poor work performance (referent: high performer; medium performer, OR 2.68,95% CI 1.82–3.99; poor performer, OR 5.01, 95% CI 3.09–8.14). After adjusting for age, sex, relationship and parental status, highest academic degree, practice setting, burnout, depression, and satisfaction with work-life integration, nurses who were more fatigued (for each point worsening, OR 1.22, 95% CI 1.10–1.37) were more likely to have had absenteeism while those who worked more hours (for each additional hour OR 0.98, 95% CI 0.96–1.00) were less likely to have had absenteeism. Factors independently associated with poor work performance included burnout (OR 2.15, 95% CI 1.43–3.24) and fatigue (for each point of worsening, OR 1.22, 95% CI 1.12–1.33).ConclusionsThese findings suggest burnout is prevalent among nurses and likely impacts work performance.

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A cross-sectional study exploring the relationship between burnout, absenteeism, and job performance among American nurses

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“…Since it affects the psychological and professional well-being of nurses, consequences such as provision of substandard patient care, increased risk of medical errors and a potentially unhealthy environment are expected for nurses who remain on duty (Mbombi, Mothiba, Malema, & Malatji, 2018). Therefore, thinking about the health of outpatient clinic nursing professionals requires reflecting on existing microprocesses in care units and their implications for workers.…”

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Factors associated with absenteeism of nursing professionals in university outpatient clinics in Brazil

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Objective To analyse the sociodemographic, occupational and health profile of nursing professionals working in university outpatient services and their relationship with absenteeism. Background The organisation and working conditions in outpatient services may be directly related to the illness and absenteeism in the nursing profession. Method Analytical cross‐sectional study was conducted in 11 outpatient clinics in the city of Rio de Janeiro/Brazil with nursing professionals. A self‐applicable data collection tool was used for sociodemographic, occupational and health characterization. The analyses were performed using chi‐square tests, odds ratio calculation and a 95% confidence interval. Results Absenteeism due to illness in the previous 12 months was reported by 35.9% of workers. Sociodemographic and occupational characteristics were not significantly associated with absenteeism, having a positive association only among workers who had two or more jobs. In health‐related variables, self‐rated health was significantly associated with long absenteeism. Individuals with four or more chronic diseases had a 187% higher chance of being absent for more days. Conclusion The analysis of factors associated with absenteeism must take into account the context of outpatient nursing work and its consequences for the health‐disease process. Implications for nursing management This allows for rethinking proposals for interventions based on the reality of workers’ health.

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“…A qualitative study found that in addition to the inadequate staffing and workload, absenteeism added pressure during work hours that led to job dissatisfaction [ 24 ]. A study among 186 nurses in Limpopo, South Africa also found that absenteeism affected the nurses who remained on duty while their colleagues were absent in the aspect of low morale, psychological stress, and increased workload, consequently jeopardizing patient care with the risk of medical errors [ 25 ].…”

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Unplanned Absenteeism: The Role of Workplace and Non-Workplace Stressors

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Fauzi

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Unplanned absenteeism (UA), which includes medically certified leave (MC) or emergency leave (EL), among nurses may disturb the work performance of their team and disrupt the quality of patient care. Currently, there is limited study in Malaysia that examines the role of stressors in determining absenteeism among nurses. Therefore, apart from estimating the prevalence and the reasons of UA among nurses in Malaysia, this study aims to determine its stressor-related determinants. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 697 randomly sampled nurses working in Selangor, Malaysia. Most of them were female (97.3%), married (83.4%), and working in shifts (64.4%) in hospital settings (64.3%). In the past year, the prevalence of ever taking MC and EL were 49.1% and 48.4%, respectively. The mean frequency of MC and EL were 1.80 (SD = 1.593) and 1.92 (SD = 1.272) times, respectively. Meanwhile, the mean duration of MC and EL were 4.24 (SD = 10.355) and 2.39 (SD = 1.966) days, respectively. The most common reason for MC and EL was unspecified fever (39.2%) and child sickness (51.9%), respectively. The stressor-related determinants of durations of MC were inadequate preparation at the workplace (Adj.b = −1.065) and conflict with doctors (adjusted regression coefficient (Adj.b) = 0.491). On the other hand, the stressor-related determinants of durations of EL were conflict with spouse (Adj.b = 0.536), sexual conflict (Adj.b = −0.435), no babysitter (Adj.b = 0.440), inadequate preparation at workplace (Adj.b = 0.257), lack of staff support (Adj.b = −0.190) and conflict with doctors (Adj.b = −0.112). The stressor-related determinants of the frequency of MC were conflicts over household tasks (Adj.b = −0.261), no time with family (Adj.b = 0.257), dangerous surroundings (Adj.b = 0.734), conflict with close friends (Adj.b = −0.467), and death and dying (Adj.b = 0.051). In contrast, the stressor-related determinants of frequency of EL were not enough money (Adj.b = −0.334), conflicts with spouse (Adj.b = 0.383), pressure from relatives (Adj.b = 0.207), and inadequate preparation (Adj.b = 0.090). In conclusion, apart from the considerably high prevalence of unplanned absenteeism and its varying frequency, duration and reasons, there is no clear distinction in the role between workplace and non-workplace stressors in determining MC or EL among nurses in Malaysia; thus, preventive measures that target both type of stressors are warranted. Future studies should consider longitudinal design and mixed-method approaches using a comprehensive model of absenteeism.

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The effects of absenteeism on nurses remaining on duty at a tertiary hospital of Limpopo province

Cited by 23 publications

References 17 publications

A cross-sectional study exploring the relationship between burnout, absenteeism, and job performance among American nurses

A cross-sectional study exploring the relationship between burnout, absenteeism, and job performance among American nurses

Factors associated with absenteeism of nursing professionals in university outpatient clinics in Brazil

Unplanned Absenteeism: The Role of Workplace and Non-Workplace Stressors

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