The aim of this project is to evaluate the work-related challenges faced by healthcare professionals (nurses, psychologists, and doctors) in German psychiatric-psychosomatic clinics. By applying the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) model, this study investigates how job demands and resources influence job satisfaction, turnover intention, and subjective service quality. Special focus is given to the roles of burnout, engagement, and psychological safety as mediators and moderators in these relationships. Through a cross-sectional online survey targeting 600 healthcare professionals, this study aims to identify key factors affecting well-being and performance in mental health settings. The findings will contribute to the development of interventions to improve the working conditions and service quality in psychiatric-psychosomatic care.
This study uses an online questionnaire to collect data from healthcare professionals (nurses, psychologists, and doctors) working in psychiatric-psychosomatic clinics in Germany. The survey aims to assess their experiences and perceptions regarding work-related challenges, job demands, and resources, as well as their impact on job satisfaction, turnover intention, and subjective service quality. The study applies the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) model to explore the relationships between these factors, with a particular focus on the mediating roles of burnout and engagement and the moderating role of psychological safety. The survey will be conducted at a single time point, targeting 600 healthcare professionals (200 nurses, 200 psychologists, and 200 doctors) across various psychiatric-psychosomatic clinics in Germany. Data will be collected using standardized scales to ensure reliability and validity. Participants will be recruited via email invitations sent to clinics, with the survey distributed through the SoSci Survey platform. Participation is voluntary, and all data will be anonymized and handled in compliance with ethical and data protection regulations. Main Research Questions are: I. How do the surveyed resources and demands of healthcare professionals impact job satisfaction, turnover intention and subjective service quality? II. What roles do burnout, engagement, and psychological safety play as mediators and moderators in these relationships? III. What are the key challenges and resources identified by healthcare professionals in their daily work within psychiatric-psychosomatic settings?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
600
Constructor University Bremen and online
Bremen, City state Bremen, Germany
RECRUITINGConstructor University
Bremen, City state Bremen, Germany
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGJob Satisfaction
The 'Arbeitszufriedenheit Skala' (Job Satisfaction Scale) from the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire (COPSOQ) by Nübling et al. (2010) assesses job satisfaction among healthcare professionals in psychiatric-psychosomatic clinics. This scale captures various dimensions of job satisfaction, including satisfaction with career prospects, colleagues, physical working conditions, management, utilization of skills, salary, and overall job satisfaction. Responses are measured on a 5-point Likert scale, ranging from 1 (Very satisfied) to 5 (Very dissatisfied). Higher scores indicate lower job satisfaction, while lower scores reflect higher job satisfaction.
Time frame: Baseline
Emotional Exhaustion
The 'Emotionale Erschöpfung Skala' (Emotional Exhaustion Scale) from the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire (COPSOQ) by Nübling et al. (2010) assesses emotional exhaustion among healthcare professionals in psychiatric-psychosomatic clinics. This scale captures participants' experiences of exhaustion and feelings of being emotionally drained due to work. Responses are measured on a 5-point frequency scale, ranging from 1 (Always) to 5 (Never/Almost never). Lower scores indicate greater emotional exhaustion, while higher scores reflect lower levels of exhaustion.
Time frame: Baseline
Engagement
The 'Engagement Skala' from the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire (COPSOQ) by Nübling et al. (2010) assesses work engagement among healthcare professionals in psychiatric-psychosomatic clinics. They collect data on participants' levels of energy, enthusiasm, and absorption in their work. Responses are measured on a 5-point frequency scale ranging from 1 (Always) to 5 (Never/Almost never). Lower scores indicate grater engagement, while higher scores reflect lower levels of engagement.
Time frame: Baseline
Turnover Intention
The 'Gedanke an Beruf-/Stellenwechsel Skala' (Turnover Intention Scale) from the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire (COPSOQ) by Nübling et al. (2010) assesses turnover intention among healthcare professionals in psychiatric-psychosomatic clinics. They collect data on participants' thoughts about leaving their profession or their current job over the past 12 months. Responses are measured on a 5-point frequency scale ranging from 1 (Never) to 5 (Every day). Lower scores indicate a lower desire to leave the job, while higher scores reflect greater desire to leave.
Time frame: in the last 12 Months
Subjective Service Quality
The 'Service Quality Scale' by Rafferty et al. (2001) assesses subjective service quality among healthcare professionals in psychiatric-psychosomatic clinics. They collect data on participants' perceptions of the quality of care provided on their unit, including reliability, consistency, and alignment with expectations. Responses are measured on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (Strongly disagree) to 5 (Strongly agree). Lower scores indicate a subjective lower service quality, while higher scores reflect higher subjective service quality.
Time frame: Baseline
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