Healthcare salaries are on the rise, but providers are falling short in motivating employees to stay at their jobs; 29 percent of healthcare professionals expect to change employers in the next year. The Health eCareers’ annual Healthcare Salary Guide surveyed 19,754 healthcare professionals in January and February 2016. The survey found that 87 percent of…
Read Full BlogThe well-being of patients’ informal caregivers is associated with perceived quality of care among patients with cancer, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Perceived quality of care is becoming an increasingly important metric of patient satisfaction and reimbursement. Researchers sought to evaluate if there is also a relationship between informal…
Read Full BlogA long-term study of twins showed that physical activity may reduce the risk of cognitive decline later in life. Following up with more than 3,000 twins 25 years after they provided information on their exercise habits shows physical activity in midlife leads to better cognition later in life, reports a new study in Finland. Several…
Read Full BlogYou’ve heard it over and over: It’s more expensive to replace an employee than to retain one. A 2015 study, “The impact of human resource practices on employee retention in the telecom sector,” published in the International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, reports that costs associated with a person leaving unexpectedly are usually 2.5…
Read Full BlogEmployee well-being and engagement are different, but related. Engagement is the strength of the emotional connection employees have with their work, team, company, and higher purpose. Well-being is defined as a state of optimal health, happiness, and purpose. Research shows that when employees feel they have higher well-being, they’re more likely to be engaged in…
Read Full Blog70 percent of the American workforce struggles to find a work-life balance, which could have negative health impacts over the long run. Employers are increasingly concerned with employee health, as studies continue to show the direct cost it can have. For example, Duke University researchers found that obesity costs American businesses $73.1 billion per year,…
Read Full BlogResearch shows that happy, healthy workers experience less turnover and are more productive – the same is true of worker retention in the nursing field. Rising healthcare costs provide additional incentives for workplace health programs designed to improve employees’ physical health. Now researchers at UCLA have shown another important but lesser-recognized benefit: improved mental health.…
Read Full BlogIn the field of nursing, it can be difficult to stay positive. That’s one reason why 40 percent of hospital nurses feel burnt out. That’s one reason why nurse recruiting and retention is slipping. Fortunately, we can take simple steps to improve our morale, and enjoy our day-to-day. To mention one step, we can be…
Read Full BlogWelcome to the SelfCare for HealthCare blog! Here we’ll be posting articles and information surrounding the realms of healthcare and nursing. We’ll cover tips to stay positive, statistics encompassing the healthcare profession, news about the modern nursing world, and much more. So stay posted to learn the latest from SelfCare for HealthCare! We’re proud to…
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