Exploring how job satisfaction affects emergency room nurses' decision to stay in their jobs
A Study on the Relationship Between Job Satisfaction and Retention Intentions of Emergency Room Nurses
This study looks at how happy emergency room nurses are with their jobs to see if it affects their decision to stay or leave.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Tianwan, 台灣 and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06244238 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates the relationship between job satisfaction and retention intentions among emergency room nurses at a regional teaching hospital in Yunlin County. It is based on a survey conducted by the Nursing and Health Care Bureau, which highlighted significant challenges in recruiting and retaining nursing personnel across various hospital types. The study aims to gather insights that could inform strategies to improve job satisfaction and reduce turnover rates among emergency nurses.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are emergency nurses currently employed in an urgent care unit with at least three months of service at the hospital.
Not a fit: Patients who are not emergency nurses or those who have not been employed in nursing roles for at least three months will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved job satisfaction and retention strategies for emergency room nurses, ultimately enhancing patient care.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies examining job satisfaction in nursing, this specific focus on emergency room nurses' retention intentions is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Emergency Nurse * Employed in an urgent care unit. * Holds a nursing or registered nurse license. * Currently engaged in nursing duties. * Has a minimum of three months of nursing service in this hospital. Exclusion Criteria:
Where this trial is running
Tianwan, 台灣 and 1 other locations
- Tianwan — Tianwan, 台灣, Taiwan (Recruiting)
- Tiawan — Tianwan, 台灣, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: 嬑萱 陳
- Email: l.water0108@gmail.com
- Phone: 0972701334
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.