Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing (한국직업건강간호학회지)

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Influence of Occupational Stress and Burnout on Turnover Intention of Caregivers in Geriatric Hospitals

노인병원 간병인의 직무 스트레스와 소진이 이직의도에 미치는 영향

  • Lee, Mi Ra (Department of Nursing, Pyeongtaek University)
  • Received : 2012.10.09
  • Accepted : 2012.10.26
  • Published : 2012.11.30
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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.

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