Development of the Quality of Life Scale for Shift-working Nurses

IF 3.5 3区医学 Q1 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Safety and Health at Work Pub Date : 2025-03-01 DOI:10.1016/j.shaw.2024.11.004

Soner Berşe , Hüseyin Çapuk , Ali Ağar

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Abstract

Background and aim

Shift work is known to have a significant impact on the health and well-being of nurses, and there is a need for practical tools to assess this impact. This study introduces the “Quality of Life Scale for Shift-Working Nurses” (QoLS-SWN), which was developed to provide a reliable and valid tool for assessing the effects of shift work on nurses' health and well-being.

Methods

This study employed a methodological research design to develop and validate a new scale for assessing the quality of life of shift-working nurses. Data were collected from two samples of nurses working in various hospitals. The first sample (n = 202) was used for exploratory factor analysis (EFA) to identify the scale's underlying factor structure. The second sample (n = 246) was used for confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to validate the identified structure. The development process included an extensive literature review, expert consultations, and pilot testing. Factor analysis and reliability tests were conducted to ensure that the scale is highly reliable.

Results

The QoLS-SWN demonstrated excellent reliability, with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.95, and factor loadings ranging from 0.56 to 0.90. The scale comprises three dimensions: physical and mental exhaustion, health risks and job safety, and social and psychological interactions, explaining 71.89% of the total variance. CFA affirmed the structural validity of the scale, with fit indices indicating a good model fit (CMIN/df = 2.33, GFI = 0.86, IFI = 0.95, TLI = 0.94, CFI = 0.95, RMSEA = 0.07).

Conclusion

The QoLS-SWN is a reliable and valid tool for measuring the impact of shift work on nurses' quality of life. By providing insights into the multifaceted consequences of shift work, the scale may guide the development of targeted interventions to enhance nurses' quality of life. This scale can inform nursing practice and policy, ultimately improving nurse well-being and patient care outcomes.

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Safety and Health at Work Social Sciences-Safety Research

CiteScore

6.40

自引率

5.70%

发文量

1080

审稿时长

38 days

期刊介绍： Safety and Health at Work (SH@W) is an international, peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary journal published quarterly in English beginning in 2010. The journal is aimed at providing grounds for the exchange of ideas and data developed through research experience in the broad field of occupational health and safety. Articles may deal with scientific research to improve workers'' health and safety by eliminating occupational accidents and diseases, pursuing a better working life, and creating a safe and comfortable working environment. The journal focuses primarily on original articles across the whole scope of occupational health and safety, but also welcomes up-to-date review papers and short communications and commentaries on urgent issues and case studies on unique epidemiological survey, methods of accident investigation, and analysis. High priority will be given to articles on occupational epidemiology, medicine, hygiene, toxicology, nursing and health services, work safety, ergonomics, work organization, engineering of safety (mechanical, electrical, chemical, and construction), safety management and policy, and studies related to economic evaluation and its social policy and organizational aspects. Its abbreviated title is Saf Health Work.