Head Nurses' Interpersonal Relationship and Its Effect on Work Engagement and Proactive Work Behavior at Assuit University Hospitals | ||
| Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal | ||
| Article 14, Volume 6, Issue 13, April 2018, Pages 116-125 PDF (523.68 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/asnj.2018.58980 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Heba Mostafa Ali1; Samah Mohamed Abdallah2; Nahed Shawkat Abo El-magd3 | ||
| 1Demonstrator in Nursing Administration Department, Faculty of Nursing, Assuit University, Egypt. | ||
| 2Prof of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt. | ||
| 3Assist. Prof of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt. | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Introduction: Hospitals are challenged to achieve highly patient outcomes while facing mounting financial constraints. Studies of high-performing organizations suggest that one key to success is an engaged workforce that acts proactively to resolve performance problems. Aim: Explore head nurses' interpersonal relationships and it’s effect on work engagement and proactive work behavior. Study design: A descriptive correlational. Setting: This study was conducted in all departments at Assuit University Hospitals includes (Main Hospital, Pediatric Hospital, Women's Health Hospital). Subject and Method: The study subject consisted of (88) head nurse working in all departments of selected Hospitals. The data collected through self – administered questionnaire which includes personal characteristics data, Relational Coordination, Utrecht Work Engagement and Proactive Work Behavior Scale. Results: There was statistically significant relation between interpersonal relationships among head nurses, nurse administrators & physicians with work engagement and proactive work behavior. There was statistically significant relation between work engagement and proactive work behavior. Conclusion: There was a positive correlation between interpersonal relationships with work engagement and proactive work behavior. Recommendations: Implement continuous training programs for the different categories of health care providers to improve interpersonal relationships and work engagement &proactive work behavior. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Interpersonal Relationships; Work Engagement & Proactive Work Behavior | ||
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