Changes in hospital nurse work environments and nurse job outcomes: An analysis of panel data
International Journal of Nursing StudiesPublished 14 August 2012
Ann Kutney‐Lee, Evan Wu, Douglas M. Sloane, Linda H. Aiken
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In general, nurse outcomes improved between 1999 and 2006, with fewer nurses reporting burnout, intention to leave, and job dissatisfaction in 2006 as compared to 1999.
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Improvements in nurse work environments over time are associated with lower rates of nurse burnout, intention to leave current position, and job dissatisfaction.
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Social SciencesHealth ProfessionsNursing
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