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Quality of life of nurses
Sandra Joković, Maja Račić, Jelena Pavlović, Natalija Hadživuković
University of East Sarajevo, Faculty of Medicine Foca,
Osmana Đikića bb, Foca, Bosnia and Herzegovina
sandra.jokovic@hotmail.com; porodicnamedicina@gmail.com;
pjelena551@gmail.com; natalijahadživukovic@yahoo.com
Abstract
Introduction: In modern medical practice, the concept of quality of
life has recently gained a great significance and important role in
problem analysis in a variety of clinical situations. The aim of this
study has been to assess the level of perceived quality of life of nurses.
Methodology: The study was designed as a cross-sectional study. The
sample of the study consisted of nurses in primary and secondary
health care. A sociodemographic questionnaire and questionnaire
of health assessment (SF-36) were used for assessment of quality of
life. Statistical analysis was done using the SPSSver. 20.0. Results: The
highest percentage of respondents (67%) belong to the category of
excellent physical functioning. Thirty percent belong to the group that
has good physical functioning, whereas only 3% of the subjects have
poor physical performance. Fifty-two percent of respondents have
excellent social functioning, 47% have a good level of performance,
while only two patients have a poor level of social functioning. Thirty
percent of respondents have significant limitations due to emotional
problems. Disscusion and conclusion: Sociodemographic characteristics
significantly affect the quality of life of nurses
Key words: quality of life, health, nurses
In recent years there has been a great interest in exploring the psychosocial
aspects of the work environment of health workers. The reasons for this
are the poor financial status, insufficient physical security, working in night
shifts, as well as poor working conditions with great physical and mental load
(Assalavi et al., 2010; Milošević et al., 2011).Working in nursing job it constant-
ly involves dealing with human needs, problems and suffering, constant inter-
action with co-workers, clients and their families, as well as different organiza-
tional burden (Golubić and Mustajbegović, 2011).
doi: https://doi.org/10.26493/978-961-7023-32-9.83-91
Sandra Joković, Maja Račić, Jelena Pavlović, Natalija Hadživuković
University of East Sarajevo, Faculty of Medicine Foca,
Osmana Đikića bb, Foca, Bosnia and Herzegovina
sandra.jokovic@hotmail.com; porodicnamedicina@gmail.com;
pjelena551@gmail.com; natalijahadživukovic@yahoo.com
Abstract
Introduction: In modern medical practice, the concept of quality of
life has recently gained a great significance and important role in
problem analysis in a variety of clinical situations. The aim of this
study has been to assess the level of perceived quality of life of nurses.
Methodology: The study was designed as a cross-sectional study. The
sample of the study consisted of nurses in primary and secondary
health care. A sociodemographic questionnaire and questionnaire
of health assessment (SF-36) were used for assessment of quality of
life. Statistical analysis was done using the SPSSver. 20.0. Results: The
highest percentage of respondents (67%) belong to the category of
excellent physical functioning. Thirty percent belong to the group that
has good physical functioning, whereas only 3% of the subjects have
poor physical performance. Fifty-two percent of respondents have
excellent social functioning, 47% have a good level of performance,
while only two patients have a poor level of social functioning. Thirty
percent of respondents have significant limitations due to emotional
problems. Disscusion and conclusion: Sociodemographic characteristics
significantly affect the quality of life of nurses
Key words: quality of life, health, nurses
In recent years there has been a great interest in exploring the psychosocial
aspects of the work environment of health workers. The reasons for this
are the poor financial status, insufficient physical security, working in night
shifts, as well as poor working conditions with great physical and mental load
(Assalavi et al., 2010; Milošević et al., 2011).Working in nursing job it constant-
ly involves dealing with human needs, problems and suffering, constant inter-
action with co-workers, clients and their families, as well as different organiza-
tional burden (Golubić and Mustajbegović, 2011).
doi: https://doi.org/10.26493/978-961-7023-32-9.83-91
