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Selection, optimization, and compensation in nursing: exploration of job-specific strategies, scale development, and age-specific associations to work ability

Andreas Müller; Matthias Weigl; Barbara Heiden; Britta Herbig; Jürgen Glaser; Peter Angerer

Journal of Advanced Nursing • 2013 • DOI

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Abstract

Aims.(1) To explore ‘successful ageing’ strategies in terms of selection, optimization and compensation in nursing; (2) To develop a scale that measures these strategies in nursing; (3) To investigate the association between these strategies in nursing and work ability of nurses and the moderating effects of age on this relationship. Background.Studies indicate impaired work ability of older nurses. Research is needed to examine if ‘successful ageing’ strategies can promote the work ability especially in older nurses. Design.The investigation applied a mixed method design: Study (1) Semi-structured interviews were conducted to explore selection, optimization and compensation in nursing; (Study 2) A cross-sectional survey was used to test the association between selection, optimization and compensation in nursing and work ability. Methods.Data were collected in 2010 and 2011. Study 1: 17 nurses 45 years were interviewed; Study 2: 438 nurses (21–63 years) participated. A selection, optimization and compensation-in-nursing-scale was applied that was developed on the basis of study 1. Work ability was measured with the Work Ability Index (Dimension 1). Results.Study 1, the majority of reported ageing strategies were identified as selection, optimization and compensation in nursing. Study 2, selection, optimization, and compensation in nursing was positively related with work ability.The positive relationship was stronger for older nurses. Conclusion.Selection, optimization and compensation in nursing contributes positively to work ability, particularly in older nurses. This finding is relevant for the development of measures that promote work ability of nurses over the course of their professional careers.

Keywords

ageing · compensation · demographic change · nurses · nursing · optimization · selection · SOC · work ability

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Models (1)

  • Selection, Optimization, and Compensation (SOC) Model

    evidence: High

    Job Design • Work Ability

    Primary factors

    SelectionOptimizationCompensation

    Field domains

    Organizational BehaviorI-O Psychology

Instruments (2)

  • Selection, Optimization, and Compensation (SOC)-in-Nursing-Scale

    developer: Andreas Müller, Matthias Weigl, Barbara Heiden, Britta Herbig, Jürgen Glaser, Peter Angerer

    Constructs

    SelectionOptimizationCompensation

    reliability: Cronbach’s Alpha: 0.76 for the overall scale; 0.72 for 'selection'; 0.63 for 'optimization'; 0.71 for 'compensation'

  • Work Ability Index (WAI)

    developer: Tuomi et al.

    Constructs

    Work Ability

    reliability: Demonstrated reliability and validity in the nursing profession

Constructs (2)

  • Selection, Optimization, and Compensation (SOC) in Nursing

    SOC_001

    A set of strategies applied by nurses to manage job demands and maintain work ability, particularly as they age. It involves setting priorities (selection), improving skills and practices (optimization), and using alternative means or aids to compensate for losses (compensation).

    Domains

    Job Design & Work CharacteristicsWellbeing & Stress

    Linked models

    Selection, Optimization, and Compensation Model

    The scale was developed to measure job-specific manifestations of SOC in nursing, focusing on strategies to cope with physical demands.

  • Work Ability

    WAI_001

    The physical and psychological capability of a worker to perform their job, particularly in relation to their lifetime best work ability.

    Domains

    Wellbeing & StressPerformance Management

    Work ability is a critical factor for maintaining health and capability in the job until retirement age.

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