Joohyun Kim1, Eunyoung E Suh2, Sejin Ju3, Hyunsim Choo4, Haejin Bae5, Hyungjin Choi6. 1. Department of Nursing, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, South Korea. 2. College of Nursing, Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea. Electronic address: esuh@snu.ac.kr. 3. Department of Nursing, Namseoul University, Seoul, South Korea. 4. Department of Nursing, Hallym Polytechnic University, Chuncheon, South Korea. 5. Seoul Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea. 6. Department of Business Administration, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea.
Abstract
PURPOSE: Presenteeism is a relatively new concept in nursing describing the condition within which registered nurses (RNs) come to work while they are sick. The purpose of this study was to explore and describe presenteeism experiences among RNs in South Korea. METHODS: In this constructivist grounded theory study, a focus group interview (FGI) technique was utilized for data collection. A total of 20 RNs at one hospital in Chuncheon city joined in three different FGIs. Semistructured questions were asked in reference to their sickness experience in the workplace. Data analysis was conducted according to the constructivist grounded theory methodology. RESULTS: All participants had experiences of presenteeism. The overriding theme was "having no caring for nurses leads to losing one's nursing mind". The participants reported that due to either their personal preference or peer pressure they showed up to work, but they felt sad and their pride was hurt by the fact that there was no caring for them from other nurses. This emotional exhaustion often led to the loss of compassion and the resignation of nursing staff. CONCLUSIONS: Care for nurses in the workplace is necessary for RNs to make their presenteeism experience positive and even effective.
PURPOSE: Presenteeism is a relatively new concept in nursing describing the condition within which registered nurses (RNs) come to work while they are sick. The purpose of this study was to explore and describe presenteeism experiences among RNs in South Korea. METHODS: In this constructivist grounded theory study, a focus group interview (FGI) technique was utilized for data collection. A total of 20 RNs at one hospital in Chuncheon city joined in three different FGIs. Semistructured questions were asked in reference to their sickness experience in the workplace. Data analysis was conducted according to the constructivist grounded theory methodology. RESULTS: All participants had experiences of presenteeism. The overriding theme was "having no caring for nurses leads to losing one's nursing mind". The participants reported that due to either their personal preference or peer pressure they showed up to work, but they felt sad and their pride was hurt by the fact that there was no caring for them from other nurses. This emotional exhaustion often led to the loss of compassion and the resignation of nursing staff. CONCLUSIONS: Care for nurses in the workplace is necessary for RNs to make their presenteeism experience positive and even effective.
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