International Journal of Nursing Studies
Volume 42, Issue 2 , Pages 197-209, February 2005

An exploration of the caring attributes and perceptions of work place change among gerontological nursing staff in England, Scotland and China (Hong Kong)

  • Irene Schofield

      Affiliations

    • Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow G4 OBA, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author
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  • Debbie Tolson

      Affiliations

    • Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow G4 OBA, UK
    • ,
  • David Arthur

      Affiliations

    • School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, SAR, China
    • ,
  • Sue Davies

      Affiliations

    • The University of Sheffield, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Samuel Fox House, Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield S5 7AU, UK
    • ,
  • Mike Nolan

      Affiliations

    • The University of Sheffield, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Samuel Fox House, Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield S5 7AU, UK

Received 1 June 2003; received in revised form 25 May 2004; accepted 1 June 2004.

Abstract 

This study investigates caring attributes and perceptions of work place change among qualified and unqualified nursing staff working with older people in three countries. A Modified Caring Attributes Questionnaire and Perception of Workplace Change Schedule were administered to 737 staff. Caring attributes scores were highest for nurses working in long stay settings, and lowest in nurses aged 25–29 years. Nurses in Hong Kong appear better educated than UK counterparts. Staff development seemed more common in long stay settings. Results suggest workplace changes limiting care quality were more pronounced in Scotland. Reported job satisfaction and moral were lowest in the UK group.

Keywords:  Care, Caring attributes, Gerontological nursing, Workplace change

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PII: S0020-7489(04)00098-7

doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2004.06.002

International Journal of Nursing Studies
Volume 42, Issue 2 , Pages 197-209, February 2005

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