The Importance of Monitoring the Psychological Wellbeing and Mental Health of Nursing Staff for Sustainable Management

Abstract

This study examines the psychological wellbeing and mental health of nursing staff and determines workplace factors that affect them. Wellbeing and sustainable workload are important for the quality of work life. A cross-sectional study of employees in nursing was conducted at Slovenian hospitals. The response was 35%. The main findings were that more than half of employees are satisfied or very satisfied with their job and with their leaders’ support, but they are often exposed to stress. Quality of work life, work–life balance, and managing stress at the workplace affect the psychological wellbeing and mental health of nursing staff. Management should identify the importance of monitoring and improving workplace factors that can affect the employees. At the same time, they should also be aware of the importance of sustainable development of nursing employees at the local and national levels to improve the working conditions and quality of work life for better psychological wellbeing and mental health for employees.

The Importance of Monitoring the Work-Life Quality during the COVID-19 Restrictions for Sustainable Management in Nursing

“…Healthcare management must be aware that constantly monitoring and improving employees' work-life quality in nursing is necessary because work-life quality is associated with well-being at the workplace and work satisfaction. These results are in comparison with the results from Slovenia, which reported that work-life quality is associated with the psychological well-being and mental health of employees in nursing [57]. We also agree with Abdesalam et al [58], who noted that healthcare system reforms are required to improve work-life quality and well-being at the workplace in nursing.…”

Factors affecting the quality of working life among nurses caring for Syrian refugee camps in Jordan

“…The QWL comprises several aspects, including job satisfaction, work-related stress, workload, organizational support, and the general well-being of healthcare employees [6]. In the context of nurses working in settings marked by humanitarian crises and healthcare delivery to marginalized people, comprehending the determinants that impact their QWL is not just a question of professional significance but also an ethical obligation [7].…”

“…It is essential to acknowledge the intricate and challenging circumstances under which healthcare personnel function inside Syrian refugee camps [4]. The healthcare worker above encounter various problems that substantially influence the quality of their professional experiences and their capacity to provide efficient treatment [7]. The challenges faced by healthcare professionals in emergency and critical care settings include factors such as a significant influx of patients, scarcity of resources [3], regular exposure to traumatic and distressing circumstances [7,8], difficulties arising from language and cultural differences [9], and the demanding nature of emergency and critical care services [2].…”

“…The healthcare worker above encounter various problems that substantially influence the quality of their professional experiences and their capacity to provide efficient treatment [7]. The challenges faced by healthcare professionals in emergency and critical care settings include factors such as a significant influx of patients, scarcity of resources [3], regular exposure to traumatic and distressing circumstances [7,8], difficulties arising from language and cultural differences [9], and the demanding nature of emergency and critical care services [2]. Furthermore, the situation surrounding these refugee camps is further intricate due to resource limitations, overcrowding [10], and the immense scale of the catastrophe [11].…”

“…High staff turnover rates, burnout, and job dissatisfaction can disrupt the continuity of care, which is especially critical in healthcare settings dealing with vulnerable populations [1][2][3]. This disruption can lead to fragmented healthcare services and increased patient vulnerability [5,7]. Investigating and addressing factors affecting QWL can help satisfaction and staff turnover and promote the continuity of care [12,13].…”