Hailong Hou, Yan Jiang, Chunling Xia, Xianjuan Cheng, He Li, Heng Dai, Shiqi Xiao
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Abstract
Objective: To describe and analyze the intrinsic experiences of emergency nurses regarding presenteeism, providing a basis for addressing this issue.
Methods: This descriptive phenomenological study employed purposive sampling to select 18 emergency nurses from June to July 2024. Face-to-face, semi-structured interviews were conducted, and data were analyzed using Colaizzi's seven-step method to identify and refine key themes.
Results: Four main themes emerged: (1) Insufficient and biased understanding of presenteeism among emergency nurses, (2) Multiple factors triggering presenteeism, (3) Multidimensional impacts of presenteeism, and (4) Coping strategies and interventions for presenteeism.
Conclusion: Presenteeism among emergency nurses is a complex, multidimensional issue with significant negative consequences. Nursing administrators should prioritize nurses' health management, optimize workforce allocation, and provide psychological support and humanistic care to mitigate presenteeism.
期刊介绍:
BMC Nursing is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that considers articles on all aspects of nursing research, training, education and practice.