Original Article Occupational Stress and Turnover Intention: Implications for Nursing Management
Year: 2013
Type: preprint
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background: The main purpose of this study was to explore the status of occupational stress among hos pital nurses in Isfahan, Iran. It also aimed to examine the relationship between nurses’ occupational stress and their intention to leave the hospital. Methods: The study employed a cross-sectional research design. A validated questionnaire was used to collect data from 296 nurses. Respondents were asked to rate the intensity of 30 common occupational stressors using a five-point scale. Results: A third of hospital nurses rated their occupational stress high. The major sources of stress were inadequate pay, inequality at work, too much work, staff shortage, lack of promotion, job insecurity and lack of management support. More than 35% of nurses stated that they are considering leaving the hospital, if they could find another job opportunity. Occupational stress was positively associated with nurses’ turnover intentions. Conclusion: Hospital managers should develop and apply appropriate policies and strategies to reduce occupational stress and consequently nurses’ turnover intention. A B S T R A C T A R T I C L E I N F O
Source: SSRN Electronic Journal
Author: Ali Mohammad Mosadeghrad
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2339776812