Abstract
Background
Nurses play a crucial role in healthcare, but increasing job dissatisfaction is raising concerns about its impact on patient care. Mental health problems are a key factor contributing to this dissatisfaction. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to identify mental health variables associated with nurses' job satisfaction.
Methods
Following PRISMA guidelines, a comprehensive search was conducted in CINAHL, PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, and PsycINFO (October 1976–December 2023). Two researchers independently assessed study eligibility, and study quality was evaluated using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. A random-effects model was used to pool correlation coefficients from 112 studies.
Results
The meta-analysis found a small negative correlation between mental health problems and job satisfaction (r = −0.25). Emotional exhaustion, burnout, stress, depersonalization, depression, and anxiety were all modestly but significantly negatively correlated with job satisfaction.
Conclusion
This meta-analysis highlights the significant negative impact of mental health problems on nurses' job satisfaction. Healthcare institutions must prioritize nurses' mental well-being as it directly affects job satisfaction, nurse retention, and the quality of patient care.
Nurses play a crucial role in healthcare, but increasing job dissatisfaction is raising concerns about its impact on patient care. Mental health problems are a key factor contributing to this dissatisfaction. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to identify mental health variables associated with nurses' job satisfaction.
Methods
Following PRISMA guidelines, a comprehensive search was conducted in CINAHL, PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, and PsycINFO (October 1976–December 2023). Two researchers independently assessed study eligibility, and study quality was evaluated using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. A random-effects model was used to pool correlation coefficients from 112 studies.
Results
The meta-analysis found a small negative correlation between mental health problems and job satisfaction (r = −0.25). Emotional exhaustion, burnout, stress, depersonalization, depression, and anxiety were all modestly but significantly negatively correlated with job satisfaction.
Conclusion
This meta-analysis highlights the significant negative impact of mental health problems on nurses' job satisfaction. Healthcare institutions must prioritize nurses' mental well-being as it directly affects job satisfaction, nurse retention, and the quality of patient care.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1-16 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Journal | International Journal of Healthcare Management |
| Early online date | 4 Nov 2024 |
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| Publication status | Published (in print/issue) - 4 Nov 2024 |
Bibliographical note
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Data Access Statement
The datasets used and/or analysed during the current study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.Funding
The author(s) reported there is no funding associated with the work featured in this article.
Keywords
- Meta-analyses
- nurses
- job satisfaction
- mental health
- burnout
- Burnout
- Meta-analyzes
- Nurses
- Job satisfaction
- Metal health
