Exploring the link between physical activity and professional quality of life among nurses: a cross-sectional study in Qatar

BMC Nursing, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 24(1)

Опубликована: Март 26, 2025

Physical activity (PA) is crucial for maintaining physical and mental health, particularly healthcare professionals like nurses, whose demanding roles can impact their well-being. Professional Quality of Life (ProQOL) reflects caregiving roles' positive negative outcomes, encompassing compassion, satisfaction, burnout, trauma stress. This study explores the association between ProQOL among nurses in Qatar. A quantitative, analytical, cross-sectional was conducted working at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), with a sample size 384, selected from approximately 10,000 nurses. Data collected via an online survey using validated tools: International Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) Scale (ProQOL-5). Descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, ANOVA were applied to analyze associations PA levels, ProQOL, various sociodemographic, occupational, health-related factors. total 430 participated (82.1% female, mean age: 43.3 ± 7.2 years). Most participants reported engaging low (46.5%) or moderate (51.6%) levels. Moderate significantly associated higher scores, compassion satisfaction (40.3 6.3), compared (36.9 7.2) high levels (38.7 6.9). Burnout showed no significant Sociodemographic factors, including age shift patterns, PA, being more common slightly older those 8-hour shifts. positively associates nurses' professional quality life, by enhancing satisfaction. While burnout did not show any relationship other factors organizational support work environment may play pivotal role. Promoting through workplace interventions supportive policies could enhance well-being capacity. Not applicable.

Язык: Английский

Emotional resilience and well-being in employability of nurses: a “Triangular Theory of Love’’ approach

Опубликована: Окт. 31, 2024

Язык: Английский