Use of assessment scales, turnover and job strain in nursing staff: A study in a Colombian hospital.

Aim: To evaluate the association between job strain and socio-demographic characteristics, social support, job insecurity, use of patient assessment scales, and turnover of nursing staff in a Colombian hospital.

Background: Nursing is an occupation with high probability of job strain. Use of patient assessment scales and turnover of nursing staff could increase exposure to psychosocial risk.