Relationship between nurses' performance and their demographic characteristics
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https://doi.org/10.36371/port.2023.1.3Authors
Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of nurses' sociodemographic factors, such as age, gender, level of education, years of experience, time shift, and marital status on their performance. Methodology: A descriptive (correlational) research design was used. This study was conducted in Najaf city hospitals conducted between The study has been conducted between 8 August 2022 and 27 July 2023. A non-probability (convenience) technique was used to collect data. The study subjects included (350) staff nurses working in all units of selected hospitals.
Results: results of the current study indicate that there is a non-significant relationship between the overall assessment of Performance and nurses' demographic data. Conclusion: The study shows there is not a statistically significant relationship between nurses' socio-demographic data and their performance.
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- Published: 2023-10-08
- Issue: Vol. 6 No. 1 (2023): APPLIED MEDICAL SCIENCE
- Section: Articles