Presenteeism is gaining more and more attention in the work environment and is
usually defined as showing up at work despite health problems. Nursing is one of the
professions where presenteeism is widespread, which can affect patient safety.
Employee engagement is one of the key factors in the success of an organization.
Engaged nurses have a higher level of mindfulness and are able to recognize potential
risk factors for patients more quickly and efficiently. The aim of the master's thesis was
to determine the level of presenteeism and commitment of nurses in three intensive
care units at the University Medical Center Ljubljana and to obtain opinions and
suggestions for improvement in this area using a questionnaire.
Presenteeism (Stanford Presenteeism Scale) and employee engagement (Q12
according to Gallup) were measured using two questionnaires. The results show that
presenteeism among nurses is high and that the proportion of engaged employees is
higher than the average in Slovenia. We compared the results of previous studies with
our results and concluded that presenteeism is common among nurses.
The master's thesis has many benefits for the wider community and healthcare
institutions. The research provides valuable insights into the current state of
presenteeism among nurses and their engagement. The survey results can be used
as a benchmark for monitoring progress over time and for evaluating the effectiveness
of interventions related to presenteeism and engagement.
Despite some limitations, the master's thesis opens up possibilities for further research
in this field, especially among a larger number of healthcare workers and hospitals in
Slovenia.
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