Prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress and associated reasons among Iranian primary healthcare workers: a mixed method study

BMC Primary Care, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 25(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 26, 2024

Abstract Background Different mental disorders may be associated with many work-related factors to which primary health care workers (PHCWs) are exposed. The current research aims measure the rates of depression, anxiety, and stress among PHCWs, their causes in (PHC) settings. Methods An explanatory sequential mixed methods design was employed this from January 2021 2022 Tabriz, Iran’s PHC centers. First, study followed an online-based cross-sectional survey using a self-reported questionnaire. Depression, Anxiety Stress Scale-21 Items (DASS-21) questions on demographic characteristics were completed by 303 frontline PHCWs during quantitative phase. In qualitative phase, semi-structured interview held 12 who had highest level identify reasons sources prevalence. Quantitative data analyzed descriptive statistics via SPSS-26. A content analysis performed analyze data. Results results showed that stress, depression prevalence 40.3%, 42.9%, 42.6%, respectively. Symptoms at least one disorder experienced 54% respondents, while 28% all three. Major working environment conditions, organizational policies, job-related reasons, interpersonal relations. Conclusions indicated high levels stress. main contributed these issues work Therefore, interventions should implemented promote PHCWs. This can include measures such as psychological screening, supportive care, workload management, flexible scheduling, access resources. Additionally, training programs enhance resilience coping skills healthcare professionals.

Язык: Английский

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Barriers to participation in Iran’s Integrated Geriatric Care Program: A qualitative study

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 20(2), С. e0315034 - e0315034

Опубликована: Фев. 14, 2025

A significant number of older adults still have unfulfilled needs related to healthcare and social services. Policymakers health administrators can turn this challenge into a golden opportunity through proper planning policymaking. This study aimed identify barriers participation in Iran's "Integrated Geriatric Care Program (IGCP)". qualitative with conventional content analysis approach was conducted Yazd City, Iran, from January March 2023. purposive sampling method maximum variation used. Nineteen providers community-dwelling participated the study. Data were collected using semi-structured in-depth interviews until data saturation concurrently analyzed. Nine persons (3 women 6 men) Mean±SD age 71.33±5.75 ten (6 4 38.2±9.16 Two main categories, sub-categories, emerged analysis. The categories "personal challenges adults" "structural defects Integrated Program". Iranian IGCP is constrained by combination personal structural factors. Our findings seem be informative for policymakers practitioners who aim enhance quality quantity services developing communities.

Язык: Английский

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Quality of life and professional wellbeing of Portuguese nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic: a longitudinal study

BMC Public Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 25(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 26, 2025

Several studies have indicated that the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on nurses' psychological and physical quality of life (QoL), as well their professional well-being. The literature also indicates perceived stress, resilience, social support, psychosocial work environment identification may be determinants these variables. However, no examined how influence QoL or well-being throughout pandemic. Thus, this study aimed to investigate Portuguese For longitudinal study, data were collected through self-administered questionnaires focused QoL, well-being, sociodemographic characteristics. collection spanned three distinct time points, from November 2021 June 2023. Data Analysis was conducted by utilizing random-intercept linear regression models. A total 555 responses analyzed at all measurement points (340 T0, 122 T1, 93 T2), compared those increased T2. Perceived stress support colleagues diminished T2 T0. During pandemic, participants who reported low high supervisors, colleagues, and/or job satisfaction tended report greater QoL. Throughout consistently negatively influenced QoL; moreover, resilience significant positive outcomes. These insights highlight need for targeted interventions reduce enhance foster among nurses, thus ultimately improving effectiveness in health care delivery, particularly during high-stress periods such pandemics. Future research should explore stressors protective factors

Язык: Английский

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Experiences and Perceptions of Catalysts and Barriers to Data Quality in the National Network of Rare Diseases

Procedia Computer Science, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 256, С. 1375 - 1382

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Persistent Changes of Nurses' Practices and Working Conditions in High Acuity Settings in the Post‐Pandemic Era: A Qualitative Meta‐Aggregation

Journal of Advanced Nursing, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Март 18, 2025

ABSTRACT Aims To explore the persistent changes in working conditions and nursing practices high acuity settings post COVID‐19 pandemic era. Design A qualitative systematic review using meta‐aggregation design of Joanna Briggs Institute. Methods After screening by two authors based on inclusion exclusion criteria, 36 studies were included. Quality was appraised Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist for Qualitative Research. Data then extracted synthesised. Confidence findings assessed ConQual approach. Sources The electronic databases: MEDLINE, CINAHL, Embase, Scopus searched November 2023. Additional searches conducted preprint servers: medRxiv, Open Science Foundation, Social Research Network, Journal Medical Internet Results Synthesised ‘unfavourable changed practices’ ‘health concerns caused with eight categories identified. Significant included increased workloads; overwhelming use insufficient supply personal protective equipment; decreased communication between nurses patients, families, other healthcare workers; lack knowledge disease; adequate support from coworkers, but inadequate nurse managers physicians. Conclusion This study synthesised existing offered insight into during pandemic. Clinical need to actively take action those modifiable aspects their a future similar crisis. did not identify any focusing nurses' post‐pandemic kind research is urgently needed. Impact Nurse policy makers can this help construct better high‐acuity staff Frontline clinical may guide mitigate negative effects crisis practice health. Reporting Method reported according Enhancing Transparency Synthesis statement. Patient or Public Contribution No patient public contribution. Trial Registration International Prospective Register Systematic Reviews: CRD42023473414

Язык: Английский

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SAĞLIK ÇALIŞANLARINDA İŞ YAŞAM KALİTESİ, YURTDIŞINA GÖÇ NİYETİ VE ŞİDDET ARASINDAKİ İLİŞKİ

Hacettepe sağlık idaresi dergisi, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 28(1), С. 113 - 126

Опубликована: Март 26, 2025

Bu çalışmanın amacı, Türkiye'deki sağlık sektörü çalışanlarının iş yaşam kalitesi, beyin göçü algıları ve sağlıkta şiddet maruziyeti arasındaki ilişkileri incelemektir. Çalışmada gruplar arası farklılıkların tespitinde bağımsız örneklem t-testi ANOVA kullanılmıştır. Araştırmada demografik özellikleri belirlemeye yönelik anket kısmının yanı sıra Beyin Göçü Tutumu Ölçeği, İş Yaşam Kalitesi Ölçeği Şiddete Yönelik Tutum Anketi Çalışmanın örneklemi 331 çalışanından oluşmaktadır. Sonuçlar, iş-yaşam kalitesinin sektöre göre önemli ölçüde farklılaştığını, özel sektör kamu sektöründekilere daha yüksek puanlar bildirdiğini göstermektedir. medeni durum çocuk sahipliğinden etkilenmekte, evli olmayan çocuksuz bireyler cazip olarak algılamaktadır. Araştırma sonucunda, şiddete maruz kalmanın tutumları ile pozitif ilişkili olduğunu ortaya koymaktadır. Ancak, kalitesi algılarını doğrudan etkilememektedir. Ayrıca, sektörde çalışan sektöründe çalışanlara kıyasla kalma olasılığı yüksektir. çalışma, iyileştirilmesi, hizmetlerinde şiddetin azaltılması endişelerinin giderilmesi için kapsamlı politikalara duyulan ihtiyacı vurgulamaktadır. Mesleki memnuniyetin artırılması güvenli çalışma ortamlarının sağlanması, çalışanları arasında göç niyetlerini azaltabilir.

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Perceived Care Quality of Frontline Clinical Nurses in China and Its Predictors: A Mixed‐Methods Study

Journal of Advanced Nursing, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Март 30, 2025

ABSTRACT Aim To identify predictors of nurses' perceived care quality, explore their understanding high‐quality and propose improvement strategies to inform clinical practice. Design A mixed‐methods design, integrating quantitative data analysis qualitative in‐depth individual interviews. Methods Quantitative used cross‐sectional from the 2017 Chinese Nursing Work Environment Survey (C‐NWES). Chi‐square tests logistic regression were examine how demographic characteristics, work environment occupational burnout predicted perceptions quality at hospital unit levels. Qualitatively, 42 frontline nurses interviewed in 2024 predicting factors a post‐pandemic context. Thematic was applied code synthesise interview data. Results revealed that gender, education, workload, experience, had differing impacts on In‐depth interviews perceive as patient‐centred, by such human resources, burnout, patient family cooperation level environmental policies level. Unit‐level included improving communication, team collaboration leadership support, while hospital‐level recommendations focused welfare benefits, continuing flexible scheduling resource optimisation. Through mutual validation interviews, this study multidimensional key among China. Conclusion environment, significantly impact highlighting need for targeted organisational improvements both levels enhance quality. Impact The findings highlight importance interventions. managers should promote positive mitigate burnout. Future research develop testing models relationship between validate effectiveness. Patient or Public Contribution No public contribution.

Язык: Английский

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The impact of the education program based on dimensions of quality of work life among emergency medical services providers

BMC Health Services Research, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 24(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 28, 2024

Abstract Background Quality of work life is a vital factor for health care providers. This study aimed to determine the impact education program based on dimensions quality among emergency medical services employees. Methods The quasi-experimental was conducted 100 employees in Tehran, Iran, who were chosen using convenience sampling method (50 intervention group and 50 control group). information gathered Demographic Questionnaire Walton Work Life with eight dimensions. research carried out three stages: design, implementation, evaluation program. During design phase, educational needs participants determined terms total living space. work-life implemented four virtual sessions, emphasizing identified through uploading content WhatsApp application. two before months after With significance level 0.05, data analyzed SPSS version 24 software. Results results revealed that an its dimensions, strategies improve space, can score this dimension intra-group comparison both groups ( p = 0.046), as well inter-group comparison, at three-month post-intervention stage, there significant difference increase 0.030), but it does not have effect other Conclusion It recommended managers plan working their employees, particularly

Язык: Английский

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Charting the Course of the Nursing Professional Identity: A Qualitative Descriptive Study on the Identity of Nurses Working in Care for Older Adults

Journal of Advanced Nursing, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Окт. 2, 2024

ABSTRACT Aims To explore and describe the meaning of nurses working in care for older adults give to nursing professional identity. Design A qualitative approach was taken. Methods Semi‐structured interviews were conducted with 50 bachelor vocational‐educated adults. Interviews between December 2019 May 2020. Data analysed interpreted through inductive content analysis. Results Five themes embody identity who work The five are: born care: a lifelong motivation nursing; noise: dedication demanding profession; silent backbone: caught crossfire interdisciplinary teams; learning under pressure: demand expanded expertise against current: barriers advocacy nursing. Conclusion is multi‐faceted. personal patient care, where patients ‘human’ aspect heavily valued, commits their profession underscores upholding quality standard practice. Implications Profession adults' highlights that deserves acknowledgement as occupation. Nurses should speak public about roles improve view adult Impact clear understanding clarifies specific roles, experiences expectations. This can help attract retain whose views align could resolve nurse turnover reduce shortages care. Reporting Method We adhered Consolidated Criteria For Qualitative Research guidelines. Patient or Public Contribution No contribution.

Язык: Английский

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The Relationship Between Quality of Work Life and Job Involvement Among Staff Nurses at a Selected Hospital

International Egyptian Journal of Nursing Sciences and Research, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 5(1), С. 211 - 226

Опубликована: Май 31, 2024

Background: One of the significant challenge's healthcare faces is ensuring nurses' well-being. Nurses' work-life based on concept involvement between nurses and overall working environment, when organizations assess quality work-life, will know which areas need improvement. Aim: To explore relationship work life job among staff nurses. Design: A descriptive correlational study design was utilized. Setting: This conducted at Cairo University Hospital. Study Sample: convenience sample all available (n=193). Tools: Personal data, Quality Work Life, questionnaires were used for data collection. Results: The findings revealed that 52.3% reported a moderate level QWL: highest percent (60.1%) low involvement: mean percentage (61.66 %,) responses related to context dimension. Conversely, lowest (53.75%) their work-life/home life. Conclusions: There strong positive correlation perception total dimensions: life/ home, design, context, world, involvement. Recommendations: Hospital administrators policymakers should establish clear balance policies, develop standards, implement strategies increase workability healthy lifestyle behaviors affecting quality. Nurse managers promote manageable workloads. Nurses prioritize self-care, hobbies, activities outside improve QWL. Further research required determine factors affect how they relate it.

Язык: Английский

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