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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Hoonakker, Peter L.T., PhD
• Carayon, Pascale, PhD
• McGuire, Kerry, PhD
• Khunlertkit, Adjhaporn, PhD
• Wiegmann, Douglas A., PhD
• Alyousef, Bashar, MS
• Xie, Anping, MS
• Wood, Kenneth E., DO

Titel

Motivation and job satisfaction of Tele-ICU nurses

Ist Teil von

• Journal of critical care, 2013-06, Vol.28 (3), p.315.e13-315.e21

Ort / Verlag

United States: Elsevier Inc

Erscheinungsjahr

2013

Quelle

Access via ScienceDirect (Elsevier)

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• Abstract Introduction Although the first tele-ICU has been in existence for more than 12 years, little is known about the work of tele-ICU nurses. This study examines sources of motivation and satisfaction of tele-ICU nurses. Methods A total of 50 nurses in 5 tele-ICUs were interviewed about reasons for working as a tele-ICU nurse and sources of satisfaction and dissatisfaction in their job. Results Nurses have different motivations to work in the tele-ICU, including the challenges and opportunities for new learning that occur while interacting with clinicians in the tele-ICU and the various ICUs being monitored. Tele-ICU nurses also appreciate the opportunities for teamwork with tele-ICU physicians and nurses. The relationship and interactions with the ICUs is sometimes mentioned as a dissatisfier. Some nurses miss being physically at the bedside, as well as interacting with patients and families. Conclusion Most tele-ICU nurses are satisfied with their job. They like the challenge in their work and the opportunity to learn. For some nurses, the transition from a bedside caregiver to an information manager can be difficult. Other nurses have found a balance by working part-time in the tele-ICU and part-time in the ICU.