Analysis of the Relationship Between Quality of Work Life and Nurse Productivity

Hardianti Hardianti; Saparuddin Saparuddin; Indar Indar

doi:10.37899/journallamedihealtico.v7i5.5970

Hardianti Postgraduate Program, Master of Hospital Administration, Universitas Megarezky Makassar, Indonesia
Saparuddin Postgraduate Program, Master of Hospital Administration, Universitas Megarezky Makassar, Indonesia
Indar Postgraduate Program, Master of Hospital Administration, Universitas Megarezky Makassar, Indonesia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37899/journallamedihealtico.v7i5.5970

Keywords: Quality of Work Life, Productivity, Nurses

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the relationship between Quality of Work Life and nurse work productivity, as well as to identify the dimension most dominantly associated with nurse work productivity at RSUP Dr. Tadjuddin Chalid Makassar. This is a quantitative study utilizing a cross-sectional design. The sample was selected using a purposive sampling technique. Data analysis was conducted using Chi-square tests, correlation analysis, and multiple linear regression. The results indicate that all dimensions of Quality of Work Life are associated with nurse work productivity. The compensation dimension emerged as the variable most dominantly associated with nurse work productivity compared to the other dimensions. These findings suggest that enhancing Quality of Work Life plays a role in boosting nurse work productivity. The study implies a need to strengthen hospital policies focused on improving Quality of Work Life particularly through a fair compensation system supported by participation, conflict resolution, career development, communication, a sense of security, and a sense of pride thereby enabling continuous improvement in nurse work productivity and the quality of nursing care.

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