Occupational Stress, Productivity
Conditions
Keywords
Nursing, job stress, Productivity, Randomized Controlled Trial
Brief summary
This study aims to examine the effect of productivity training on nurses' perceived job stress and attitudes toward productivity. It was designed as a randomized controlled experimental study with a pre-test, post-test, and follow-up design. The experimental group will receive a three-week structured productivity training program, while the control group will not receive any intervention during the same period. Data will be collected using the Personal Information Form, the Nurses' Attitudes Toward Productivity Scale, and the Perceived Job Stress Scale. It is hypothesized that nurses who participate in the productivity training will report lower perceived job stress and higher productivity attitudes compared to those in the control group.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALProductivity Training Program for Nurses
The intervention consists of a structured productivity training program designed for nurses, delivered over three weeks (total 20 hours). The program includes interactive theoretical and practical sessions covering topics such as: The concept and scope of productivity in nursing, Time and stress management, Process improvement and teamwork, Leadership and performance support mechanisms, Coping with job stress and building psychological resilience, Use of digital tools and technology to enhance efficiency. Various teaching methods are employed, including lectures, simulations, case analyses, group discussions, applied exercises, and brainstorming. The program aims to improve nurses' cognitive, affective, and practical skills related to productivity, while reducing perceived job stress.
Sponsors
Istanbul Arel University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Masking description
This study is open-label. Due to the nature of the intervention (productivity training), neither participants nor researchers were blinded to group allocation. Both the experimental and control groups were aware of their group assignments. Data collection and analysis were conducted objectively according to the predefined proto.
Intervention model description
Randomized parallel-group design with pre-, post-, and follow-up assessments to evaluate the effects of a three-week productivity training program on nurses' perceived job stress and productivity attitudes.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Being a nurse * Being over 18 years old * Working in the institution for at least 3 months * Volunteering to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
* Not being a nurse * Being over 65 years old * Not volunteering to participate in the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Nurses' Attitude Scale Regarding Productivity | Time Frame: At baseline (before the training), immediately after the 3-week productivity training program, and 3 months after the training. | Nurses' attitudes toward productivity will be assessed using the Nurses' Attitudes Toward Productivity Scale (NAPTS), developed and validated by Göktepe and Baykal (2012). The scale consists of 39 items and five subscales: professional commitment, working conditions, job demands, teamwork, and rewarding. Items are rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). Total and subscale scores are converted to a 0-100 scale, with higher scores indicating a more positive attitude toward productivity, and lower scores indicating a negative attitude toward productivity. Minimum score: 0 Maximum score: 100 |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Perceived Work Stress Scale (PWSS) | Time Frame: At baseline (before the training), immediately after the 3-week productivity training program, and 3 months | Perceived job stress levels of the participants will be assessed using the Perceived Job Stress Scale (PJSS), originally developed by Cohen and Williamson (1988) and adapted into Turkish by Baltaş (1998). The scale consists of 15 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale. The total score is calculated by taking the mean score of the 15 items. Based on the mean score, stress levels are categorized into six groups: A (3.5-4.0) B (1.0-1.3) C (1.4-1.9) D (2.0-2.5) E (2.6-3.1) F (3.2-3.4) Higher scores indicate higher perceived job stress. Stress levels classified as A, B, E, and F are considered stress levels that may negatively affect work efficiency and threaten health, whereas C represents stress levels suitable for individuals who prefer low challenge, and D represents the optimal stress level for health and productivity. Minimum score: 1.0 Maximum score: 4.0 |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
CONTACTNeslihan Erim
CONTACTSeyhan Çerçi, Dr. Öğretim Üyesi
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORSeyhan Çerçi, Dr. Öğretim Üyesi
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Outcome results
None listed