Michael G Poulsen1, Asaduzzaman Khan2, Emma E Poulsen3, Shanchita R Khan4, Anne A Poulsen5. 1. Division of Cancer Services, Princess Alexandra Hospital, QLD, Australia; Radiation Oncology Mater Centre, University of Queensland, Australia. Electronic address: michael.poulsen@health.qld.gov.au. 2. School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia. Electronic address: a.khan2@uq.edu.au. 3. School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia. Electronic address: e.poulsen@uq.edu.au. 4. Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, QLD, Australia. Electronic address: shanchita.khan@qut.edu.au. 5. School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia. Electronic address: a.poulsen@uq.edu.au.
Abstract
PURPOSE: Co-worker and supervisor support can provide knowledge, advice and expertise which may improve motivation, confidence and skills. This exploratory study aimed to examine the association of co-worker and supervisor support, and other socio-demographic and practice variables with work engagement for cancer workers. METHODS: The study surveyed 573 cancer workers in Queensland (response rate 56%). Study participants completed surveys containing demographics and psychosocial questionnaires measuring work engagement, co-worker and supervisor support. Of these respondents, a total of 553 responded to the items measuring work engagement and this forms the basis for the present analyses. Oncology nurses represented the largest professional group (37%) followed by radiation therapists (22%). About 54% of the workforce was aged >35 years and 81% were female. Multiple regression analysis was performed to identify explanatory variables independently associated with work engagement for cancer workers. RESULTS: After adjusting for the effects of other factors, co-worker and supervisor support were both significantly associated with work engagement. Having 16 years or more experience, being directly involved in patient care, having children and not being a shift worker were positively associated with work engagement. Annual absenteeism of six days or more was associated with low work engagement. The fitted model explained 23% of the total variability in work engagement. CONCLUSIONS: This study emphasises that health care managers need to promote co-worker and supervisor support in order to optimise work engagement with special attention to those who are not directly involved in patient care. Crown
PURPOSE: Co-worker and supervisor support can provide knowledge, advice and expertise which may improve motivation, confidence and skills. This exploratory study aimed to examine the association of co-worker and supervisor support, and other socio-demographic and practice variables with work engagement for cancer workers. METHODS: The study surveyed 573 cancer workers in Queensland (response rate 56%). Study participants completed surveys containing demographics and psychosocial questionnaires measuring work engagement, co-worker and supervisor support. Of these respondents, a total of 553 responded to the items measuring work engagement and this forms the basis for the present analyses. Oncology nurses represented the largest professional group (37%) followed by radiation therapists (22%). About 54% of the workforce was aged >35 years and 81% were female. Multiple regression analysis was performed to identify explanatory variables independently associated with work engagement for cancer workers. RESULTS: After adjusting for the effects of other factors, co-worker and supervisor support were both significantly associated with work engagement. Having 16 years or more experience, being directly involved in patient care, having children and not being a shift worker were positively associated with work engagement. Annual absenteeism of six days or more was associated with low work engagement. The fitted model explained 23% of the total variability in work engagement. CONCLUSIONS: This study emphasises that health care managers need to promote co-worker and supervisor support in order to optimise work engagement with special attention to those who are not directly involved in patient care. Crown
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