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ReviewInternational journal of occupational and environmental health2016

The quality of work life of registered nurses in Canada and the United States: a comprehensive literature review.

Behdin Nowrouzi, Emilia Giddens, Basem Gohar, Sandrine Schoenenberger, Mary Christine Bautista, Jennifer Casole

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Review in International journal of occupational and environmental health, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06192368 (Acceptability, Feasibility, and Preliminary Effects of a Virtual Reality), which is not on this map. Cited by 33 papers.

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NCT06192368 nacompletednot on this mapstarted 2024, after this paper: background citation

Acceptability, Feasibility, and Preliminary Effects of a Virtual Reality (VR) Program to Reduce Stress in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurses

TypeinterventionalSponsorSt. Justine's HospitalRan2024 to 2025Enrolled18ConditionsVirtual Reality, Stress, Stress, Work PlaceArmsINSPIRE, Tablet
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Behdin Nowrouzia Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health , Laurentian University , Sudbury , Canada.
Emilia Giddensb Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing , University of Toronto , Toronto , Canada.
Basem Gohara Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health , Laurentian University , Sudbury , Canada.
Sandrine Schoenenbergerc STICO - Oces FLSH , Université Catholique de Lille , Lille , France.
Mary Christine Bautistab Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing , University of Toronto , Toronto , Canada.
Jennifer Casoled Loretto College , Toronto , Canada.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundWorkplace environment is related to the physical and psychological well-being, and quality of work life (QWL) for nurses.

objectiveThe aim of this paper was to perform a comprehensive literature review on nurses' quality of work life to identify a comprehensive set of QWL predictors for nurses employed in the United States and Canada.

methodsUsing publications from 2004-2014, contributing factors to American and Canadian nurses' QWL were analyzed. The review was structured using the Work Disability Prevention Framework. Sixty-six articles were selected for analysis.

resultsLiterature indicated that changes are required within the workplace and across the health care system to improve nurses' QWL. Areas for improvement to nurses' quality of work life included treatment of new nursing graduates, opportunities for continuing education, promotion of positive collegial relationships, stress-reduction programs, and increased financial compensation.

conclusionsThis review's findings support the importance of QWL as an indicator of nurses' broader work-related experiences. A shift in health care systems across Canada and the United States is warranted where health care delivery and services are improved in conjunction with the health of the nurses working in the system.

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NursesQuality of LifeCanadaHumansJob SatisfactionSalaries and Fringe BenefitsUnited StatesWorkplaceJob satisfactionJob stressNursingQuality of work life

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PMID27734769
PMCPMC5137552

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