Turnover intention and coping strategies among older nursing assistants in China: a qualitative study

被引：1

作者：

Tan, Yuting ^{[1
]}

Zhao, Qian ^{[1
]}

Yang, Huafeng ^{[2
]}

Song, Shufen ^{[1
]}

Xie, Xiaohua ^{[3
]}

Yu, Zhiying ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Shenzhen Univ, Affiliated Hosp 1, Shenzhen Peoples Hosp 2, Dept Gynaecol, Shenzhen, Guangdong, Peoples R China

[2] Shenzhen Univ, Shenzhen Peoples Hosp 2, Dept Funct Neurol, Affiliated Hosp 1, Shenzhen, Guangdong, Peoples R China

[3] Shenzhen Univ, Affiliated Hosp 1, Shenzhen Peoples Hosp 2, Dept Nursing, Shenzhen, Guangdong, Peoples R China

来源：

FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY | 2023年 / 14卷

关键词：

older nursing assistants; eldercare institution; turnover intention; coping strategies; phenomenological analysis; qualitative research; JOB-SATISFACTION; CARE; EXPERIENCES; RETIREMENT; ATTITUDES; HEALTH;

D O I：

10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1269611

中图分类号：

B84 [心理学];

学科分类号：

04 ; 0402 ;

摘要：

IntroductionWith the increasing aging population, older nursing assistants have made significant contributions to institutional eldercare. However, there is a high turnover rate among these workers, and it is crucial to address this issue and find ways to stabilize the workforce. This study aimed to explore the factors influencing turnover intention and coping strategies among older nursing assistants, in order to provide targeted assistance and guidance to reduce their intention to resign and ultimately lower the turnover rate.MethodsQualitative research methods were employed to conduct semi-structured interviews with older nursing assistants in Changsha. The data obtained from these interviews were then analyzed using a phenomenological analysis approach and NVIVO (QSR International, Doncaster, Australia) software version 11.0.ResultsIt is found that several factors influence turnover intention among older nursing assistants. Which include work pay, work environment, professional identity, external motivation, and work pressure. Additionally, the coping strategies employed by these individuals in relation to their intention to resign include self-regulation, seeking support, self-improvement, and exploring motivation.DiscussionIt is also evident from our study that reducing the turnover intention of older nursing assistants requires a collaborative effort from older adult care institutions, functional departments, and eldercare nursing assistants themselves. By addressing the factors influencing turnover intention and providing support and resources for coping strategies, we can work towards stabilizing the workforce and improving institutional eldercare.

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