Exploring the Factors Affecting the Quality of Life (QoL) of Nurses Operating in District Headquarter Hospitals (DHQs)

Abstract

 Nurses are considered as key players in providing healthcare facilities. The purpose of this study was to find out the quality of life of nurses in DHQ hospital of Gujranwala city. The questionnaire was used to collect data from 100 nurses. A convenient sampling technique was used. The study of Literature review has suggested eight dimensions affecting the quality of life including factors relating to sociodemographic, work-related, availability of physical facilities, work-life, work design, work context, work world, and economic wellbeing. Different items were used to measure these eight dimensions. For analysis, descriptive statistics were performed.  After descriptive analysis, the Partial Least Square structure equation modeling technique (PLS) was applied. Common factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis were performed. The items having poor outer loadings were dropped. Results showed that physical facilities, work-life, work world, and economic wellbeing has a positive and significant impact on Quality of life among Nurses. The study recommends that Quality of life of nurses can be improved with better working conditions, sufficient staffing at night duty and supporting nursing in maintain work/house balance. Organizations and administrators should focus on these factors to improve the QOL of nurses in the hospital.