Job satisfaction of foreign-educated nurses in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study

Background: The transition process of migration to work abroad can be challenging and, depending on how it is handled, can impact the job satisfaction level of these foreign-educated nurses. A clear understanding of migrant nurses’ job satisfaction is critical for effective translation of nursing pr...

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Autores principales:	Su Yen Lee, Kim Lam Soh, Salimah Japar, Swee Leong Ong, Kim Geok Soh, Yuko Tsujita
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Publicado:	Belitung Raya Foundation 2021
Materias:	job satisfaction transients and migrants nurses international nurse administrators Malaysia Nursing RT1-120
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:45e422f252c642759714d3e325e4f7d52021-12-02T18:02:26ZJob satisfaction of foreign-educated nurses in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study10.33546/bnj.16822477-4073https://doaj.org/article/45e422f252c642759714d3e325e4f7d52021-09-01T00:00:00Zhttps://belitungraya.org/BRP/index.php/bnj/article/view/1682https://doaj.org/toc/2477-4073Background: The transition process of migration to work abroad can be challenging and, depending on how it is handled, can impact the job satisfaction level of these foreign-educated nurses. A clear understanding of migrant nurses’ job satisfaction is critical for effective translation of nursing practice across the health systems and cultures. Objective: This study examined the job satisfaction of the foreign-educated nurses in Malaysia, which includes the job satisfaction dimensions and the significant difference between sociodemographic status and job satisfaction. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 102 foreign-educated nurses working in private hospitals, clinics, hemodialysis centers, nursing homes, and private homes in Malaysia was conducted from September 2017 to March 2018. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, Mann-Whitney U, and Kruskal Wallis tests were used to analyze the data. Results: The study revealed that the participants had a median satisfaction score of 22 (IQR = 19 to 24). Serving the sick and needy and participants’ self-respect were the highest satisfaction dimensions among the participants (Median = 3, IQR = 3 to 3). Moreover, the job satisfaction was significantly higher for registered foreign-educated nurses (mean rank = 62.5) than for unregistered foreign-educated nurses(mean rank = 48.65) when working in other countries (p = 0.02). Indian nurses (mean rank = 60.36) also expressed higher satisfaction in terms of working in other countries than Filipino nurses (mean rank = 46.88; p = 0.02). In addition, positive relationships with colleagues and superiors led to higher satisfaction among Indian nurses (mean rank = 61.02) than among Filipino nurses (mean rank = 47.24; p = 0.04). The job satisfaction of male foreign-educated nurses was significantly higher than their female counterparts in terms of self-respect, relationship with fellow nurses and superiors, working in other countries, career development, and ease of finding employment (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The overall job satisfaction among the foreign-educated nurses in Malaysia is high, mainly when serving the sick and needy, and their degree of self-respect. Understanding job satisfaction among foreign-educated nurses in Malaysia enables the management team to develop effective strategies for addressing nursing shortages and improving the quality of patient care. Funding: This study was funded by the Institute of Developing Economies (IDE-JETRO). Su Yen LeeKim Lam SohSalimah JaparSwee Leong OngKim Geok SohYuko TsujitaBelitung Raya Foundationarticlejob satisfactiontransients and migrantsnursesinternationalnurse administratorsMalaysiaNursingRT1-120ENBelitung Nursing Journal (2021)
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spellingShingle	job satisfaction transients and migrants nurses international nurse administrators Malaysia Nursing RT1-120 Su Yen Lee Kim Lam Soh Salimah Japar Swee Leong Ong Kim Geok Soh Yuko Tsujita Job satisfaction of foreign-educated nurses in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study
description	Background: The transition process of migration to work abroad can be challenging and, depending on how it is handled, can impact the job satisfaction level of these foreign-educated nurses. A clear understanding of migrant nurses’ job satisfaction is critical for effective translation of nursing practice across the health systems and cultures. Objective: This study examined the job satisfaction of the foreign-educated nurses in Malaysia, which includes the job satisfaction dimensions and the significant difference between sociodemographic status and job satisfaction. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 102 foreign-educated nurses working in private hospitals, clinics, hemodialysis centers, nursing homes, and private homes in Malaysia was conducted from September 2017 to March 2018. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, Mann-Whitney U, and Kruskal Wallis tests were used to analyze the data. Results: The study revealed that the participants had a median satisfaction score of 22 (IQR = 19 to 24). Serving the sick and needy and participants’ self-respect were the highest satisfaction dimensions among the participants (Median = 3, IQR = 3 to 3). Moreover, the job satisfaction was significantly higher for registered foreign-educated nurses (mean rank = 62.5) than for unregistered foreign-educated nurses(mean rank = 48.65) when working in other countries (p = 0.02). Indian nurses (mean rank = 60.36) also expressed higher satisfaction in terms of working in other countries than Filipino nurses (mean rank = 46.88; p = 0.02). In addition, positive relationships with colleagues and superiors led to higher satisfaction among Indian nurses (mean rank = 61.02) than among Filipino nurses (mean rank = 47.24; p = 0.04). The job satisfaction of male foreign-educated nurses was significantly higher than their female counterparts in terms of self-respect, relationship with fellow nurses and superiors, working in other countries, career development, and ease of finding employment (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The overall job satisfaction among the foreign-educated nurses in Malaysia is high, mainly when serving the sick and needy, and their degree of self-respect. Understanding job satisfaction among foreign-educated nurses in Malaysia enables the management team to develop effective strategies for addressing nursing shortages and improving the quality of patient care. Funding: This study was funded by the Institute of Developing Economies (IDE-JETRO).
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author	Su Yen Lee Kim Lam Soh Salimah Japar Swee Leong Ong Kim Geok Soh Yuko Tsujita
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title	Job satisfaction of foreign-educated nurses in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study
title_short	Job satisfaction of foreign-educated nurses in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study
title_full	Job satisfaction of foreign-educated nurses in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study
title_fullStr	Job satisfaction of foreign-educated nurses in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study
title_full_unstemmed	Job satisfaction of foreign-educated nurses in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study
title_sort	job satisfaction of foreign-educated nurses in malaysia: a cross-sectional study
publisher	Belitung Raya Foundation
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Job satisfaction of foreign-educated nurses in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study

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