Work Life Quality of Registered Nurses at a Private Hospital In Bangkok Metropolis

Abstract

This descriptive research aimed to study the level of work life quality, explained personal factors, job characteristics, organization atmosphere, and analyze the relationship between these factors with work life quality of registered nurses at a private hospital in Bangkok metropolitan. The sample consisted of 109 practicing registered nurses. The research instrument was a self-administered questionnaire for practicing registered nurses which tested for reliability 0.96. Descriptive statistical analysis included mean, percentage, standard deviation, and Pearson’s product moment correlation coefficient.

The results showed that the level of work life quality, job characteristics, and organization atmosphere were at a high level (x̄ = 3.86, 4.30 and 4.12 respectively). Working hours was positive at a low level significantly, associated with work life quality at the 0.01 level (r = 0.259). Job characteristics was positive at a moderate level significantly, while organization atmosphere was positive at a high level significantly, related to work life quality at 0.01 level (r = 0.538 and 0.797 respectively).

Findings of this research suggest that the management team should analyze working process then plan to improve the work system for reduce working time of nurses. The organization should provide opportunities for nurses to use their skill and knowledge appropriately. The management team should clearly communicate in performance evaluation criteria for the registered nurses as an incentive to work, in order to improve work life quality.