Work Satisfaction Among Hospice and Palliative Nurses.

Job satisfaction among hospice and palliative nurses is important as turnover and a dissatisfied workforce impact the work environment and the care provided to seriously ill patients and their families. This article reports the results of a nationwide survey of 633 hospice and palliative nurses evaluating job satisfaction, intent to leave, job stressors, suggested work improvements, and self-care strategies. Statistically significant correlations were found between the Home Healthcare Job Satisfaction Scale and subscales and the individual's self-rating of overall job satisfaction, likelihood of leaving the job, and thoughts of quitting.

The ergonomics of women in surgery.

Background: Among surgeons who regularly perform minimally invasive surgery, as many as 87 % report injuries or symptoms related to job performance. Operating room and instrument design have traditionally favored surgeons who are taller and who possess hands that are, in general, large and strong. We hypothesize that women may be experiencing more ergonomic difficulties than men for whom the operating room and surgical instruments, although uniformly perilous, more traditionally have accommodated.