Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the role of four team-level work environment factors as potential mediators and moderators of the relationship between shiftwork and sickness absence.
METHODS: In a longitudinal cohort study, we analyze data obtained from 11,842 employees in a large Norwegian hospital using generalized structural equation model estimations.
RESULTS: The results did not support a moderation hypothesis. The results did support partial mediation, showing a significant indirect positive relationship between shiftwork and short-term sickness absence via participation, a significant indirect positive relationship between shiftwork and long-term sickness absence via control, and a significant indirect negative relationship between shiftwork and long-term sickness absence via commitment.
CONCLUSIONS: These results support that differences in available work environment resources may partially explain the increased level of sickness absence among shiftworkers.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | e509-e520 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine |
| Volume | 64 |
| Issue number | 8 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Aug 2022 |
Keywords
- Absenteeism
- Cohort Studies
- Humans
- Longitudinal Studies
- Sick Leave
- Workplace
- FAMILY CONFLICT
- RESOURCES
- RISK-FACTORS
- work scheduling
- job demand resource model
- SOCIAL-FACTORS
- employee absenteeism
- occupational health
- SATISFACTION
- JOB DEMANDS
- TIME CONTROL
- NURSES
- ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT
- HEALTH
- job characteristics