Work Environment & Quality of Life

Listed below are the most current and relevant resources on work environment & quality of life. For a complete list of all the resources ever listed on this page, view the MIPS TIPS Research Digest complete list of Work Environment & Quality of Life resources.

ARTICLES

Nurse Staffing In Hospitals: Is there a business case for quality? Full Text
This national study suggests that increasing nursing hours can yield significant increases in patient safety for a relatively small increase in costs.

Effects of Critical Care Nurses’ Work Hours on Vigilance and Patient Safety. Full Text
Results suggest that longer work hours lead to decreased vigilance and a higher risk of errors.

The Impact of Nursing Work Environments on Patient Safety Outcomes: The mediating role of burnout/engagement. Abstract
Better work environments reduced burnout and promoted positive patient safety outcomes.

When Policy Meets Physiology: The challenge of reducing resident work hours. Abstract
Evidence suggests that it is unsafe for residents to work shifts of 24 hours or more.

The Impact of Multiple Care Giving Roles on Fatigue, Stress, and Work Performance Among Hospital Staff Nurses. Abstract
Nurses who were also caregivers at home showed higher fatigue and stress levels.