ABSTRACT
In recent years a new structure called social capital has attracted particular attention. Studies on burnout suggests that social capital is an important factor influencing burnout ; The present study aimed to determine the relationship between burnout among nurses was conducted with the dimensions of social capital. The study population consisted of all women nurses working in academic hospitals of Khorramabad, among which 180 people [Through Cochran formula] were tested using a stratified random sampling method. Tools used in this study were Dimensions of social capital and Burnout Inventory. The data collected have been analyzed with descriptive statistics standard deviation and inferential statistics, the correlation coefficient and regression analysis. Multiple regression analysis showed that the aspects of social capital are able to predict 23% of the variance in occupational burnout. That these informal social relationships and diversity in socializing and friendship, but a significant share of the trust, generosity and spirit of volunteerism, leadership and civic contributions were no significant. Considering the relationship between social capital and burnout, it seems that social capital by reducing burnout among nurses is improved; it seems to be trying to enhance the dimensions of social capital among nurses is essential
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Humans , Female , Nurses , Social CapitalABSTRACT
Introduction: Work shifts have many physiological and psychological consequences and can lead to a number of consequences for nurses. The present study carried out with the aim of comparison of psychological components of quality of life associated with health in nurses in fix and variable shifts
Method: This was a comparative-cross sectional study. Participants in this study consisted of all nurses in Tabriz hospitals who were selected randomly and the sample size for each group were estimated as 80 participants. We used two demographic and psychological questionnaires
Results: Collected data were analyzed through descriptive statistical methods, mean and standard deviation and inferential statistical methods. There are significant differences in mental health and the component of role playing limitation due to emotional, and Happiness [P<0.01]; but there are not significant differences between two groups in social function [P>0.05]
Conclusion: Nurses with fixed work shifts reported better degrees of quality of life compared with nurses who work variable shifts