Puc-Valdez M, Rojas-Juárez MR, Torres-Alavez MY, López-Sánchez G

Language: Spanish
References: 18
Page: 141-146
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ABSTRACT

Introduction: Absence from work is an interaction of different factors and forces that interact each other; so that, it is considered as a close grade of well-being that is achieved by a person in both, working and personal areas. It has been analyzed from other perspectives, but not through focal groups.
Objective: To explore and identify the perceptions of nurses about the causes of unjustified absence in a group of discussion.
Methodology: A discussion group of five nurses who had un-justified absence was integrated. During a two hours session and over the base of a guideline, causes of absence were discussed (double employment, foreign worker, family responsibility, interpersonal relationships, and professional or institutional motivation).
Results: The expressed points of view as causes of absence were: managers over authorities, adverse working climate, assistance to an ill family member, and another better paid employment.
Conclusions: The main cause of absence manifested in the focal group was the adverse working environment and mistreat from immediate boss. In this sense, it is necessary to look for alternatives to improve the working environment where the staff works, and diminish the absence rate generated for this reason.

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