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Sense of Coherence in Nurses: A Systematic Review

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  • Giuseppe Michele Masanotti

    (Director of Experimental Centre of Research for Health Promotion and Health Education (CeSPES), 06129 Perugia, Italy)

  • Silvia Paolucci

    (School of Specialization in Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, University of Perugia, 06129 Perugia, Italy)

  • Elia Abbafati

    (School of Specialization in Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, University of Perugia, 06129 Perugia, Italy)

  • Claudio Serratore

    (School of Specialization in Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, University of Perugia, 06129 Perugia, Italy)

  • Michela Caricato

    (School of Specialization in Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, University of Perugia, 06129 Perugia, Italy)

Abstract

Background : Nurses experience high levels of distress due to the nature of their work and workplaces; Antonovsky’s salutogenic theory shows that individual and work-related factors can influence human health. The aim of this paper is to analyze the possible correlations with different work-related and individual variables, which influence or are influenced by Sense of Coherence (SOC) and verify the possible use of SOC scales to prevent negative health determinants in workplaces. Methods : Electronic databases were searched with selected studies compared for sample, sample size, study design and basic results. Cross-sectional studies were reviewed for correlations between individual physical and mental health, distress, burnout, job satisfaction and SOC, with intervention studies used to assess the possible impact of training on nurses’ SOC. Results : The review found several correlations between SOC and different work-related variables; but also with several individual characteristics. Conclusion : The review found that SOC was predictor of depressive state, burnout, job dissatisfaction among female nurses; therefore, SOC could be a health promoting resource.

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  • Giuseppe Michele Masanotti & Silvia Paolucci & Elia Abbafati & Claudio Serratore & Michela Caricato, 2020. "Sense of Coherence in Nurses: A Systematic Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(6), pages 1-25, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:6:p:1861-:d:332034
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    1. Jacek Hochwälder & Yvonne Forsell, 2011. "Is Sense of Coherence Lowered by Negative Life Events?," Journal of Happiness Studies, Springer, vol. 12(3), pages 475-492, June.
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