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Relative magnitude of presenteeism and absenteeism and work-related factors affecting them among health care professionals

Authors: Iina Rantanen, Risto Tuominen

Published in: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health | Issue 2/2011

Abstract

Objective

To examine the extent and relative value of presenteeism and absenteeism and work-related factors affecting them among health care professionals.

Methods

Physicians and nurses estimated their hours of absenteeism and presenteeism during the last 4 weeks due to health reasons, and how much their work capacity had been reduced during their presenteeism hours. Socio-economic background, factors related to work and work conditions and possible chronic and acute diseases were solicited.

Results

Presenteeism was more common but indicated lower monetary value than absenteeism. Job satisfaction explained the probability and magnitude of presenteeism, but not absenteeism. Experience of acute disease(s) during the study period of 4 weeks significantly predicted the probability of both presenteeism and absenteeism.

Conclusions

Experience of presenteeism seemed to be common among health care workers, and it had significant economic value, although not as significant as absenteeism had.

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Title: Relative magnitude of presenteeism and absenteeism and work-related factors affecting them among health care professionals
Authors: Iina Rantanen
Risto Tuominen
Publication date: 01-02-2011
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health / Issue 2/2011
Print ISSN: 0340-0131
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1246
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00420-010-0604-5

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Relative magnitude of presenteeism and absenteeism and work-related factors affecting them among health care professionals

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Objective

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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