A study of how perceptions of the work environment affect morale found that workplaces considered by employees as innovative and supportive had a positive effect on their wellbeing. Jenny Watts and colleagues report
A survey of nurses working with older adults across three NHS trusts was conducted to explore how perceptions of the workplace affect nurse wellbeing. Standardised validated measures were used to assess burnout, perceived organisational support and organisational culture. Significant associations were found between innovative organisational culture and nurses’ sense of personal accomplishment, which reduce the likelihood of burnout. Multiple regression showed experience of burnout to be predicted by the nature of organisational culture. It seems therefore that nurses’ wellbeing may be affected by their perceptions of the working environment. Applications of this knowledge and suggestions for future research are discussed.
Nursing Management. 20, 6, 24-29. doi: 10.7748/nm2013.10.20.6.24.e1113
Correspondence Conflict of interestNone declared
Peer reviewThis article has been subject to double blind peer review
Received: 31 May 2013
Accepted: 26 July 2013
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