Work Demands and Control in Nurses' Aides
Author Information
Author(s): Willy Eriksen
Primary Institution: Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Hypothesis
How do nurses' aides' perceptions of demands and control at work vary with their practice area?
Conclusion
The demands and control experienced by Norwegian nurses' aides at work vary strongly with the practice area.
Supporting Evidence
- The study found that quantitative work demands were highest in somatic hospital departments and nursing homes.
- Physical demands were reported to be highest in somatic hospital departments and nursing homes.
- Control of work pace was lowest in somatic hospital departments and nursing homes.
- Participation in decisions at work was highest in psychiatric departments and community nurse units.
Takeaway
Nurses' aides have different levels of stress and control depending on where they work, like hospitals or nursing homes.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study using a questionnaire sent to randomly selected nurses' aides.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to non-participation of retired or non-working individuals.
Limitations
The response rate was not optimal at 62.3%, which may affect the representativeness of the sample.
Participant Demographics
The sample included 6485 nurses' aides, predominantly women (6234), with a range of ages and marital statuses.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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