Cultivating Quality Work-Life Balance: A Critical Factor in Enhancing Nursing Careers and Patient Wellbeing

Authors:
S. Kavunthi, P.S. Venkateswaran, P. Sudha, Narayana Reddy Bommu Sridharlakshmi

Addresses:
Department of Mathematics, Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Sciences, Malumichampatti, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, skavunthi@gmail.com. Department of Management, PSNA College of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India, venkatespsna07@psnacet.edu.in.com. Department of Business Administration, Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, sudhap@dhaanishcollege.in. Department of Data Management and Analytics, Data Solutions Inc., Wixom, Michigan, United States of America, nrbs.gs@gmail.com.

Abstract:

Quality Work-Life Balance (QWLB) is a major topic in nursing, reflecting the delicate balance nurses must strike between work and life. This balance is crucial because nurses must provide excellent patient care while protecting their health. QWLB has been recognized worldwide, sparking conversations, research, and regulatory changes to improve nurses' working conditions. Nurses worldwide use different QWLB tactics, affecting their well-being and patient care. Building a resilient nursing workforce requires understanding these techniques. QWLB is difficult due to staffing shortages, long hours, and poor support systems, which require a closer look at nursing working conditions. This comprehensive study uses previous reviews to examine QWLB in nursing's significance, global viewpoints, the Indian setting, nurses' coping mechanisms, and ongoing issues. Nursing is hard; therefore, work-life balance is essential. Strategies include setting limits, managing time, and developing professionally. Nurses must set limitations to safeguard personal time, handle erratic shifts, and maximize time. These techniques reduce burnout stress and improve patient care and well-being.


Keywords: Quality of Work-Life Balance; Physical Work Environment; Organization Culture; Relation and Cooperation; Training and Development; Compensation and Organizational Support; Commitment and Workplace Well-Being.

Received: 27/01/2024, Revised: 19/03/2024, Accepted: 05/05/2024, Published: 01/06/2024

AVE Trends in Intelligent Social Letters, 2024 Vol. 1 No. 2 , Pages: 104-112

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