Effect of effort ‐reward imbalance and burnout on infection control among Ecuadorian nurses

ConclusionThis study highlights the contribution of effort‐reward‐imbalance‐burnout continuum to the chain of infection by decreased adherence to infection control of nurses. Implications for Nursing PolicyHealth authorities should closely monitor the effect of new policies on psychosocial work environment, especially when expanding services and increasing public accessibility with limited resources. Additionally, organizational and psychosocial interventions targeting effort‐reward imbalance and burnout in nurses should be considered part of a complete infection prevention and control strategy. Further study is warranted to identify interventions that best ameliorate effort‐reward imbalance and burnout in low‐ and middle‐income settings.

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Source: International Nursing Review - September 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: C.V. Colindres, E. Bryce, P. Coral ‐Rosero, R.M. Ramos‐Soto, F. Bonilla, A. Yassi Tags: Original Article Source Type: research