Understanding Nurses' Rewards in Belgium
Author Information
Author(s): De Gieter Sara, De Cooman Rein, Pepermans Roland, Caers Ralf, Du Bois Cindy, Jegers Marc
Primary Institution: Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Hypothesis
What do nurses consider a reward and how can these rewards be categorized?
Conclusion
Hospital managers should consider both financial and non-financial rewards to create a more effective reward system for nurses.
Supporting Evidence
- Nurses value financial rewards but also appreciate non-financial and psychological rewards.
- Recognition and appreciation from others are highly valued by nurses.
- Demographic factors like age and experience influence reward preferences among nurses.
Takeaway
Nurses like to be appreciated for their work, not just paid. They value things like compliments and good relationships with patients.
Methodology
20 in-depth semi-structured interviews with nurses were conducted and analyzed using discourse and content analyses.
Limitations
The small sample size limits the generalizability of the results.
Participant Demographics
6 male and 14 female nurses with a median age of 33 years and median nursing experience of 11 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p>0.05
Statistical Significance
p>0.05
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