At work, but not present

Other Titles

Effects of distracted nurses on patient safety

Abstract

The health and well being of registered nurses is a significant contributing factor to quality patient care and safety. Presentation will report findings of a study which examined the relationships of presenteeism with absenteeism, nurse safety outcomes (musculoskeletal, needle stick, and exposure-related workplace injury), and quality of nursing care.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Roberta Christopher

Author Details

Roberta Christopher, EdD, MSN, School of Nursing, Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, Florida, USA

Sigma Membership

Lambda Rho at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, Florida, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Presenteeism, Quality, Safety

Recommended Citation

Christopher, Roberta, "At work, but not present" (2017). Convention. 222.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/presentations_2017/222

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Review Type

Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host

Acquisition

Proxy-submission