O-141 EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF PSYCHOSOCIAL RISKS ON NURSES’ INTENTION TO LEAVE: A STUDY IN A UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

• Published in: Occupational medicine (Oxford) Vol. 74; no. Supplement_1
• Main Authors: Celik, Saadet Goksu, Demiral, Yucel
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 05.07.2024
• ISSN: 0962-7480; 1471-8405
• DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqae023.0780

Abstract Introduction This study examines the impact of psychosocial risks on nurses’ intention to leave. Methods In this cross-sectional study, a total of 204 female nurses participated, and the Swedish Demand-Control-Support Questionnaire (DCSQ) was used to assess psychosocial risks, while the Anticipated Turnover Scale evaluated nurses’ intention to leave. Multilevel logistic regression models were conducted to predict nurses’ intention to leave. Results In the logistic model, demands (OR=2.26, 95% CI: 1.18-4.31) and social support (OR=0.37, 95% CI: 0.19-0.70) were found to be significantly associated with nurses’ intention to leave. On the other hand, job control (OR=1.40, 95% CI: 0.75-2.63), age (OR=0.96, 95% CI: 0.90-1.03), work schedule (OR=1.75, 95% CI: 0.65-4.72), and job position (OR=0.78, 95% CI: 0.29-2.07) did not demonstrate statistically significant relationships with nurses’ intention to leave. Discussion The study’s findings indicate that high work demands are associated with a greater likelihood of nurses’ turnover, while social support plays a protective role. However, job control, age, work schedule, and job type did not demonstrate significant associations with nurses’ intention to leave. The DCSQ might not fully capture newly defined psychosocial risks. Future research employing updated assessment tools is needed for a more comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing nurse retention in hospitals. In addition, this study has limited generalizability especially to private sector as the participants were civil servants. Conclusion Managing work demands and fostering social support are crucial for nurse retention in university hospitals.