Table 1 Independent Outcome Variables from the Survey
Measured Outcomes | |
|---|---|
Demoralised Y_N | I felt demoralised after my last shift |
Understaffed Y_N | This was based on reported planned number of RNs for that shift |
SupportY_N | I was provided with the appropriate support and supervision |
MissedCareY_N | Due to the lack of time I had to leave necessary care undone |
Action_RaisedConcernY_N | Was action taken after you raised concerns |
OvertimeY_N | Did you work overtime |
TakeBreakY_N | Were you able to take a break |
Overtime Paid/Unpaid | If you worked overtime, was it paid |
Agency Staff Ratio | Proportion of Agency RNs was calculated by dividing number of agency staff by total number of RNs on shift |
Number of Patients | Self-reported number of patients that you cared for during your shift. |
Sickness absence | Was there high absence due to sickness |
Patient to Nurse Ratio | Number of RNs and number of patients during a shift |