The current situation and influencing factors of presenteeism among clinical nurses :A cross-sectional study
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Objects:This study investigates the prevalence of presenteeism among clinical nurses, and identifies its key influencing factors. Background: Presenteeism not only diminishes nurses' work efficiency but also elevates the risk of adverse events, such as patient falls and medication errors. In China, the incidence of presenteeism among nurses ranges from 51.05% to 58.23%, resulting in substantial financial losses exceeding 36 billion US dollars to the healthcare system. Addressing presenteeism to ensure patient safety has emerged as a critical challenge for nursing management. Design: A cross-sectional study design. Methods: From January to February 2025, a total of 2,222 clinical nurses were surveyed. Presenteeism levels were assessed using the Stanford Presenteeism Scale. Socio-demographic data, inclusive leadership, and organizational support were measured using a self-developed structured questionnaire, the Inclusive Leadership Scale, and the Organizational Support Scale, respectively. Descriptive statistics, univariate analysis, correlation analysis, and stepwise multiple linear regression analysis were conducted to identify factors influencing presenteeism among clinical nurses. Results: The mean scores for presenteeism, inclusive leadership, and organizational support were 16.95 ± 3.27, 36.14 ± 5.02, and 50.17 ± 7.64, respectively. Significant variations in presenteeism were observed based on age, educational background, marital status, childlessness status, establishment type, professional title, position, length of service, and department category. Stepwise multiple linear regression identified marital status, employment method, professional title, number of night shifts, inclusive leadership, and organizational support as significant predictors of presenteeism among clinical nurses.
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- Jingchu University of Technology