@article{ref1,
title="Associations of organizational safety practices and culture with physical workload, perceptions about work, and work-related injury and symptoms among hospital nurses",
journal="Journal of nursing administration",
year="2017",
author="Lee, Soo-Jeong and Lee, Joung Hee",
volume="47",
number="7-8",
pages="404-411",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: The study aim was to examine the relationships of organizational safety practices with nurses' perceptions about job and risk and experiences of work-related injury and symptoms. <br><br>BACKGROUND: Nursing professions report high rates of work-related injuries. Organizational safety practices have been linked to workers' safety outcomes and perceptions about work. <br><br>METHODS: This study analyzed data from a random sample of 280 California RNs in a cross-sectional statewide survey. Data were collected by both postal and online surveys. <br><br>RESULTS: Higher perceptions of organizational safety practices (safety climate, ergonomic practices, people-oriented culture) were significantly associated with lower physical workload, lower job strain, higher job satisfaction, lower risk perception, and lower work-related injury and symptom experiences. Ergonomic practices and people-oriented culture were associated with less intention of leaving job. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Organizational safety practices may play a pivotal role in improving positive perceptions about jobs, reducing injury risks, and promoting nurse retention.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0002-0443",
doi="10.1097/NNA.0000000000000504",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000000504"
}