Influence of Occupational Stress and Burnout on Turnover Intention of Caregivers in Geriatric Hospitals.
- Author:
Mi Ra LEE
1
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Pyeongtaek University, Pyeongtaek, Korea. miralee21c@ptu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Caregiver;
Occupational stress;
Burnout;
Turnover intention
- MeSH:
Caregivers;
Humans;
Intention;
Surveys and Questionnaires
- From:Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing
2012;21(3):290-298
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was identify the influences of occupational stress and burnout on turnover intention of caregivers in geriatric hospitals. METHODS: The data were collected from 176 caregivers working at three geriatric hospitals located in Gyeonggi province. A self-reported questionnaires was used to assess the level of occupational stress, burnout and turnover intention. The data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA and Pearson correlation coefficients and multiple regression by SPSS/WIN 18.0 program. RESULTS: The turnover intention was positively correlated with occupational stress(r=.438, p<.01) and burnout(r=.418, p<.01). The influencing factors of turnover intention were occupational stress(beta=.290, p<.001), burnout(beta=.253, p=.001) and education level(beta=.182, p=.006). CONCLUSION: The results of this study indicate that it is necessary to develop stress management program so that caregivers in geriatric hospitals can reduce occupational stress and burnout.
