Work Environment of Nurses in the Philippines:
A Preliminary Study
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Luz Barbara P. Dones, MPH, RN
Jenniffer T. Paguio, MA (Nursing), RN
Sheila R. Bonito, DrPH, RN
Araceli O. Balabagno, PhD, RN,
Jesus S. Pagsibigan, MA (Nursing), RN
Abstract
Work environment has been described as an important factor in the job satisfaction of nurses and their quality of service provided. However, little is known of the present work environment of Filipino nurses in the country. This study used a cross-sectional design to describe work environment variables affecting Filipino nurses; determine the degree of nurses’ job satisfaction;, and determine their intention to remain in their present work environment. A self-administered survey was developed by the study team and was distributed during the PNA national conference through the Chapter Presidents. This study discovered that the lowest positive responses were in the Physiologic and Safety Needs but despite this result, nurses reported high job satisfaction and intend to remain in their present work environment.
Keywords: work environment, nurses, patient safety
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About the Authors
Prof. Luz Barbara P. Dones is a full time faculty member of the UP Manila College of Nursing under the Community Health Nursing Specialty. She is also a member of the PNA National Department of Research and the Emergency and Disaster Nursing Committee.
Prof. Jenniffer T. Paguio is a full time faculty member of the UP Manila College of Nursing under the Adult Health Nursing Specialty and a member of the Research Ethics Board. Her current research interests are on Patient Safety and simulation in Nursing education.
Dr. Sheila R. Bonito is a full Professor of the UP Open University. She is also a member of the PNA National Department of Research and Chair of the Emergency and Disaster Nursing Committee.
Dr. Araceli O. Balabagno is a Professorial Lecturer and former Dean of the UP Manila College of Nursing, and the Chair of the PNA National Department of Research. Her research interests are in the areas of adult health and cardiovascular nursing and geriatric nursing.
Prof. Jesus S. Pagsibigan is a full time faculty member of the UP Manila College of Nursing under the Adult Health Nursing Specialty. She is also a member of the PNA National Department of Research