Latent Classes of Circadian Type and Presenteeism and Work-Related Flow Differences Among Clinical Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study
- Author:
Xiaofei KANG
1
;
Lijuan YANG
;
Linjing XU
;
Yang YUE
;
Min DING
Author Information
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Psychiatry Investigation 2022;19(4):311-319
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Objective:To classify the characteristics of circadian type among clinical nurses and examine their relationships with presenteeism and work-related flow.
Methods:Using a cross-sectional design, 568 nurses were recruited through convenience sampling in January 2021 from three hospitals in Shandong Province, China. The data were collected using self-report measures, including the 11-item Circadian Type Inventory, Stanford Presenteeism Scale-6, and Work-Related Flow Inventory. Latent class analysis was performed to identify any clustering of circadian types. One-way analysis was performed to compare the differences between presenteeism and work-related flow in different circadian types.
Results:Four latent classes were identified, including high response class (14.4%), high flexible class (20.1%), high languid class (51.1%), and low response class (14.4%). Regarding presenteeism, the high languid class had higher scores than others. Regarding work-related flow, the scores of high flexible class were higher than those of high languid class, while the differences in all three dimensions were statistically significant.
Conclusion:Although the shift work mode is not expected to change, nursing managers could use circadian type as a predictive index to select and employ individuals for shift work to enhance work performance and provide sufficient support to staff who are intolerant to shift work.
