Predictors of nurse absenteeism in hospitals: a systematic review
Journal of Nursing ManagementPublished 1 April 2009
Mandy Davey, Greta G. Cummings, Christine Newburn‐Cook, Eliza Lo
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Findings showed that individual 'nurses' prior attendance records', 'work attitudes' and 'retention factors' reduced nurse absenteeism, whereas 'burnout' and "job stress' increased absenteeism.
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Work environment factors that increase nurses' job satisfaction, and reduce burnout and job stress need to be considered in managing staff nurse absenteeism.
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