Work Adjustment of Foreign Nurse Aides in Taiwan
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
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