Decent work, work engagement, and turnover intention among registered nurses: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nurses face substantial career challenges arising from global pandemics, economic crises, and their roles in conflict-ridden areas. In this context, the rights of nurses pertaining to decent work, such as freedom, fairness, safety, and dignity, are not adequately safeguarded. This study examines decent work status among Chinese nurses and its links to demographics, work engagement, and turnover intention.

Methods

A cross-sectional study design was used following STROBE guidelines. Through a convenient sampling method, a total of 476 nurses were surveyed. These participants were drawn from three esteemed tertiary Grade A hospitals in Hangzhou, with data collection spanning from June to August in 2023. We used a comprehensive set of assessment instruments, encompass

SUBMITTER: BowenXue 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10777638 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature