Questionnaire-Description

The QNWL-42 is a 42-item questionnaire designed to measure various aspects of the quality of nurses’ work life. The scale was developed to identify the factors influencing professional satisfaction, well-being, and productivity among nurses. It covers four key dimensions:

Work Environment: Assesses the physical and psychological environment at the workplace, including work pressure and support from colleagues and management.

Work Relationships: Examines relationships with colleagues, superiors, and patients.

Work Support: Evaluates the provision of tools, resources, and support necessary for job performance.

Job Autonomy and Accomplishment: Assesses independence in decision-making and the sense of fulfillment gained from the job.

Participants rate the statements based on their level of agreement using a Likert scale.

Data Analysis and Usage

Data collected through the QNWL-42 are used to analyze the quality of nursing work life and identify factors affecting job satisfaction, professional burnout, and the intention to resign.

Key data analysis techniques include:

Reliability analysis to calculate the internal consistency of the scale’s dimensions (e.g., Cronbach’s alpha).

Factor analysis to identify and confirm the key dimensions of work life quality.

Correlation analysis to study the relationship between work life quality factors and other variables, such as job satisfaction, stress, and performance.

The data from the QNWL-42 are valuable for forming policies and interventions aimed at improving working conditions for nurses.

Purpose

The primary goal of the QNWL-42 is to assess the quality of nurses’ work life by examining the factors affecting job satisfaction, well-being, and long-term commitment to the profession. The scale is used to:

Understand nurses’ needs and identify areas requiring improvement in the work environment.

Evaluate the impact of policies and interventions on job satisfaction and work stress.

Provide data for research purposes related to occupational health and management practices in healthcare settings.

Calibration

The calibration of the QNWL-42 scale includes:

Reliability analysis to ensure the stability of responses across the different dimensions of the scale.

Confirmatory factor analysis to validate the structure of the scale and ensure that the items effectively measure the dimensions of work life quality.

Cross-validation across different nurse populations to determine the reliability and generalizability of the results.

Bibliography

Brooks, B. A., & Anderson, M. A. (2004). Nursing work life in acute care: Model validation and management implications. Nursing Research, 53(2), 129-136.

Sawatzky, J. V., & Enns, C. L. (2012). Exploring the key predictors of retention in emergency nurses. Journal of Nursing Management, 20(5), 696-707.

Dolan, N. (1987). The relationship between burnout and job satisfaction in nurses. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 12(1), 3-12.