Effect of Work Values and Quality of Work Life on Intention to Stay among Head Nurses working at Oncology Center

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

Assist prof. and Lecturer in Nursing Administration Department Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University -Egypt

Abstract

Work values play a crucial role in any health care organization as these values form as well as shape
the nature of job-related behaviors, can predict outcomes and influencing nurse’s attitudes and
responses in the workplace. Health organizations are looking for methods to improve nurse’s
intention to stay at work through understanding their work values and improving quality of their
work life. Aim: The current study aims to detect the effect of work values and quality of work life
on intention to stay among head nurses working at Oncology Center. Methods: The study was
conducted at all inpatient units at Oncology Center (OC). The total sample was 110 head nurses.
Three tools utilized in this study were Work Values Inventory, Quality of Work Life Questionnaire,
and Intent to Stay Scale. Results: Major results of the present study indicated that there was highly
statistically significant positive relation between head nurses' intention to stay at work with both
work values and quality of their work life. Recommendations: To improve head nurses' intention to
stay at work, it is necessary for organization to give more attention and consideration to their work
values. Find ways to improve their incentives. Holding regular meetings with the head nurses to
listen to and understand the most important work values to them. Supervisor should understand the
importance of their support to head nurses, improving their relationship with them and helping them
in difficulties to improve quality of work life.

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