Social capital among healthcare professionals: A prospective study of its importance for job satisfaction, work engagement and engagement in clinical improvements
International Journal of Nursing StudiesPublished 8 August 2015
Marcus Strömgren, Andréa Eriksson, David Bergman, Lotta Dellve
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The prospective analysis showed that increased social capital predicted increased job satisfaction, work engagement and engagement in clinical improvements of patient safety and quality of care at five Swedish midsize hospitals.
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Social capital is strongly related to job satisfaction and active engagement with clinical improvements. The findings contribute to a deeper knowledge of social capital as a predictive factor that influences patient safety and health among healthcare staff.
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