Factors associated with the job satisfaction of certified nurses and nurse specialists in cancer care in Japan: Analysis based on the Basic Plan to Promote Cancer Control Programs.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:As the Japanese population ages, the number of cancer patients will likely increase. Therefore, qualified cancer health care providers should be recruited and retained. Nurse job satisfaction is influenced by numerous factors and may affect staff turnover and patient outcomes. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the job satisfaction of certified nurses and nurse specialists in Japanese cancer care and elucidate factors associated with job satisfaction. METHODS:Participants in this cross-sectional study comprised 200 certified nurse specialists and 1,472 certified nurses working in Japanese cancer care. A chi-square test and logistic regression analysis were conducted to identify job satisfaction factors. RESULTS:Job satisfaction was present in 38.45% and 49.00% of certified nurses and nurse

SUBMITTER: Kitajima M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7233545 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature