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Title:Understanding intergenerational characteristics of nurses in clinical practice
Authors:ID Ukmar, Neža (Author)
ID Trpin, Simona (Author)
ID Prosen, Mirko (Author)
ID Ličen, Sabina (Author)
Files:URL URL - Source URL, visit https://obzornik.zbornica-zveza.si/index.php/ObzorZdravNeg/article/view/3288
 
URL URL - Source URL, visit https://doi.org/10.14528/snr.2025.59.1.3288
 
Language:English
Typology:1.01 - Original Scientific Article
Organization:Logo ZZBNS - ZSDMSBZTS - Nurses and Midwives Association of Slovenia
Abstract:Uvod: V kontekstu globalnih sprememb in prisotnosti več generacij na delovnem mestu je razumevanje medgeneracijskih razlik ključno za zmanjšanje konfliktov in izboljšanje sodelovanja v zdravstveni negi. Namen raziskave je bil razumeti medgeneracijske značilnosti medicinskih sester v klinični praksi.Metode: V neeksperimentalni opisni kvantitativni raziskavi je bil uporabljen v slovenski jezik preveden vprašalnik za ocenjevanje medgeneracijskih razlik v zdravstveni negi (ang.The Multidimensional Nursing Generations Questionnaire). V priložnostni vzorec je bilo zajetih 100 medicinskih sester, zaposlenih v kliničnem okolju. Podatki so bili analizirani z osnovno deskriptivno statistiko ter neparametričnimi statističnimi testi, kot so Kruskal-Wallisov test, Mann-Whitneyjev U-test in za en vzorec Wilcoxonov test. Rezultati: Rezultati kažejo dobro usklajenost in sodelovanje med različnimi generacijami anketirancev, večjo odprtost do sprememb, večjo samostojnost in zaupanje v odločitve ter pozitivnejši odnos do dela (p < 0,001). Boljše rezultate so dosegli zaposleni iz generacije X, moški, magistri stroke in zaposleni na primarni zdravstveni dejavnosti. Rezultati so pokazali, da med skupinami ni bilo statistično pomembnih razlik pri ocenjevanju razumevanja medgeneracijskih značilnosti medicinskih sester (p > 0,05).Diskusija in zaključek: Na osnovi rezultatov smo ugotovili dobro medsebojno sodelovanje in usklajenost med različnimi generacijami medicinskih sester. Raziskava prispeva k boljšemu razumevanju dinamike medgeneracijskega sodelovanja v zdravstveni negi, kar ima potencial za izboljšanje delovnih odnosov in kakovosti oskrbe.
Keywords:nursing, work environment, intergenerational cooperation, quality, satisfaction
Publication date:01.01.2025
Year of publishing:2025
Number of pages:str. 8-22
Numbering:Letn. 59, št. 1
PID:20.500.12556/DiRROS-26653 New window
UDC:616-083
ISSN on article:1318-2951
DOI:10.14528/snr.2025.59.1.3288 New window
COBISS.SI-ID:229915907 New window
Note:Besedilo v angl.; Soavtorji: Simona Trpin, Mirko Prosen, Sabina Ličen;
Publication date in DiRROS:28.01.2026
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Title:Obzornik zdravstvene nege : strokovno glasilo Zveze društev medicinskih sester in zdravstvenih tehnikov Slovenije
Shortened title:Obzor. zdrav. neg.
Publisher:Zbornica zdravstvene nege
ISSN:1318-2951
COBISS.SI-ID:39433728 New window

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Language:Slovenian
Title:Razumevanje medgeneracijskih značilnosti medicinskih sester v klinični praksi : presečna raziskava
Abstract:Introduction: In the context of globally changing and multigenerational work environments, understanding generational differences is crucial for reducing conflict and improving collaboration in nursing care. The aim of this study was to explore the intergenerational characteristics of nurses in clinical practice.Methods: In this non-experimental, descriptive, quantitative study, a translated version of the Multidimensional Nursing Generations Questionnaire was used to assess generational differences in nursing. A convenience sample of 100 nurses working in the clinical setting was surveyed. A total of 91 respondents (91%) were women and 9 (9%) were men. The data were analysed using basic descriptive statistics and non-parametric statistical tests such as the Kruskal-Wallis test, the Mann-Whitney U test, and the one-sample Wilcoxon signed-rank test.Results: The results of the study indicate good coordination and collaboration between individual generations of respondents, a high degree of openness to change, autonomy and confidence in decision-making, and a positive attitude towards work (p < 0.001). Higher scores were reported by Generation X employees, men, employees with a master's degree, and primary care employees. However, the results show no statistically significant differences between the groups in the assessment of knowledge of intergenerational characteristics among nurses (p > 0.05).Discussion and conclusion: Our results indicate good intergenerational interaction and coordination among nursing professionals. The study contributes to a better understanding of the dynamics of intergenerational collaboration in nursing, which has the potential to improve working relationships and the quality of care.
Keywords:zdravstvena nega, delovno okolje, medgeneracijsko sodelovanje, kakovost, zadovoljstvo


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