The effects of nationality differences and work stressors on work adjustment for foreign nurse aides
2011

Work Adjustment of Foreign Nurse Aides in Taiwan

Sample size: 80 publication 10 minutes Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Huang Fen Fen, Yang Hsieh Hua

Primary Institution: Department of Health Care Administration, Oriental Institute of Technology, Taiwan

Hypothesis

Nationality differences and work stressors significantly affect work adjustment for foreign nurse aides.

Conclusion

Training programs and a supportive work environment are crucial for improving work adjustment among foreign nurse aides.

Supporting Evidence

  • Indonesian nurse aides reported higher work adjustment than Vietnamese and Filipino aides.
  • Work stressors significantly correlated with work adjustment.
  • Training programs are essential for improving work adjustment.

Takeaway

This study shows that foreign nurse aides from different countries face different challenges at work, and helping them with training and support can make their jobs easier.

Methodology

The study involved 80 foreign nurse aides who completed questionnaires measuring work stressors and work adjustment, with a return rate of 88.75%.

Limitations

The study was limited to long-term care facilities in Tao Yuan County, which may not represent all foreign nurse aides in Taiwan.

Participant Demographics

{"age":"20-25 years old (44.3%)","nationality":{"Vietnamese":"42.3%","Filipino":"23.9%","Indonesian":"33.8%"},"marital_status":"45.7% married","religion":"53.5% Muslim","education":"67.6% graduated from high school"}

Statistical Information

P-Value

0.002

Statistical Significance

p<0.05

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1472-6963-11-192

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