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http://dx.doi.org/10.5807/kjohn.2012.21.3.290

Influence of Occupational Stress and Burnout on Turnover Intention of Caregivers in Geriatric Hospitals  

Lee, Mi Ra (Department of Nursing, Pyeongtaek University)
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Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing / v.21, no.3, 2012 , pp. 290-298 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was identify the influences of occupational stress and burnout on turnover intention of caregivers in geriatric hospitals. Methods: The data were collected from 176 caregivers working at three geriatric hospitals located in Gyeonggi province. A self-reported questionnaires was used to assess the level of occupational stress, burnout and turnover intention. The data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA and Pearson correlation coefficients and multiple regression by SPSS/WIN 18.0 program. Results: The turnover intention was positively correlated with occupational stress(r=.438, p<.01) and burnout(r=.418, p<.01). The influencing factors of turnover intention were occupational stress(${\beta}$=.290, p<.001), burnout(${\beta}$=.253, p=.001) and education level(${\beta}$=.182, p=.006). Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that it is necessary to develop stress management program so that caregivers in geriatric hospitals can reduce occupational stress and burnout.
Keywords
Caregiver; Occupational stress; Burnout; Turnover intention;
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