Relationship of health workers with their organization and work: a cross-cultural study

Rev Saude Publica. 2016:50:18. doi: 10.1590/S1518-8787.2016050006285. Epub 2016 May 13.
[Article in English, Spanish]

Abstract

We analyzed the differences, by Student's t-test and ANOVA, between nurses and physicians from Portugal, Poland, Spain, and United Kingdom regarding their relationship with their work and organization. In total, 1,401 professionals answered the HSA-QHPR questionnaire. There are different levels of connection between physicians and nurses. The United Kingdom has the lowest levels of connection with the work while Portugal has the highest levels of relationship with the organization. The results provide guidelines for the development of policies and differential strategies aimed at improving the quality of healthcare service.

Se analizan las diferencias, mediante t de Student y ANOVA, entre personal de enfermería y médicos de Portugal, Polonia, España y Reino Unido en cuanto a su relación con el trabajo y con la organización. En total, 1.401 profesionales contestaron el cuestionario HSA-QHPR. Existen niveles diferentes de vínculo entre médicos y personal de enfermería. En Reino Unido se obtienen los niveles más bajos de vínculo con el trabajo, y en Portugal los niveles más altos de relación con la organización. Los resultados proporcionan guías para la elaboración de políticas y estrategias diferenciales orientadas a la mejora de la calidad del servicio asistencial.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cross-Cultural Comparison*
  • Factor Analysis, Statistical
  • Health Personnel / organization & administration*
  • Humans
  • Nurses / organization & administration*
  • Physicians / organization & administration*
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Spain
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • United Kingdom