Mattering : How Organizations, Patients, and Peers Can Affect Nurse Burnout and Engagement

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OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to explore professional mattering in a broad cohort of nurses.

BACKGROUND: Mattering is a construct from social psychology that describes the feeling that one makes a difference in the lives of others and has significance in one's community.

METHODS: A cross-sectional survey assessing mattering, meaning, social support, burnout, and engagement was administered to nurses and nurse practitioners working in various specialties in the United States.

RESULTS: Higher levels of mattering at work were associated with lower burnout and higher engagement. Mattering was correlated with perceived social support from one's organization, supervisor, peers, and subordinates. Open-ended responses describing experiences of mattering at work included demonstrating professional competence, positive interactions with patients and interprofessional peers, and receiving recognition from one's organization.

CONCLUSIONS: A perception of mattering at work is associated with lower levels of burnout. Our data suggest that affirming interactions with other healthcare team members promote a sense of mattering.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2020

Erschienen:

2020

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:50

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The Journal of nursing administration - 50(2020), 5 vom: 01. Mai, Seite 267-273

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Haizlip, Julie [VerfasserIn]
McCluney, Courtney [VerfasserIn]
Hernandez, Morela [VerfasserIn]
Quatrara, Beth [VerfasserIn]
Brashers, Valentina [VerfasserIn]

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Date Completed 29.07.2021

Date Revised 29.07.2021

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1097/NNA.0000000000000882

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM328378526