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. 2024 Aug;19(4):32-41.
doi: 10.12927/hcpol.2024.27348.

Quality of Work Life and Mental Well-Being for Long-Term Care Staff in Nova Scotia

Janice M Keefe  1 , Amber Duynisveld  2 , Susan Stevens  3 , Carole Estabrooks  4
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Quality of Work Life and Mental Well-Being for Long-Term Care Staff in Nova Scotia

Janice M Keefe et al. Healthc Policy. 2024 Aug.

Abstract
in English, French

This study assesses the quality of work life for Nova Scotian continuing care assistants (CCAs) (n = 266), nurses (n = 144) and managers (n = 45) from 10 long-term care (LTC) homes in late 2021. CCAs scored significantly worse than nurses and managers on measures of mental health and anxiety. All groups reported high levels of cynicism and emotional exhaustion; CCAs' scores were higher than nurses or managers. CCAs scored significantly higher on professional efficacy than other groups. CCAs can derive a strong sense of accomplishment from their work, but results raise concerns of a potential breaking point. This suggests the need for continued action to support LTC staff.

Cette étude évalue la qualité de l'équilibre entre vie professionnelle et vie privée chez les assistants de soins continus (ASC) (n = 266), chez les infirmières (n = 144) et chez les gestionnaires (n = 45) dans 10 foyers de soins de longue durée (SLD) de la Nouvelle-Écosse, à la fin de 2021. Les résultats pour les mesures de la santé mentale et de l'anxiété sont nettement moins bons chez les ASC que chez les infirmières et les gestionnaires. Tous les groupes ont signalé des niveaux élevés de cynisme et d'épuisement émotionnel; les scores étaient plus élevés chez les ASC que chez les infirmières ou les gestionnaires. Les ASC ont obtenu un score significativement plus élevé sur l'efficacité professionnelle que les autres groupes. Les ASC peuvent tirer un fort sentiment d'accomplissement au travail, mais les résultats soulèvent des préoccupations quant à un point de rupture potentiel. Cela suggère la nécessité d'une action continue pour soutenir le personnel des SLD.

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