Introduction and objective: Since there is no study on burnout and job satisfaction in Slovenian nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, this study aims to analyse job satisfaction and burnout levels of healthcare professionals working in Slovenian nursing homes in rural areas during the...

The human resources economic implications of nursing burnout amongst nurses working in retirement homes have become a critical concern within the healthcare industry. As the backbone of care provision in these settings, it is crucial to understand the consequences of burnout on the workforce’s well-being and organisational sustainability. This study aims to investigate burnout among nurses working in retirement homes in Slovenia. The reasons for burnout vary across countries and regions, so gathering data specific to this population is essential. Through surveys conducted among 253 nurses and medical technicians, factor analysis revealed three factors for burnout: emotional exhaustion, reduced personal fulfilment, and impersonality. This research aims to pave the way for reducing workplace stress by creating new opportunities for better working conditions. To achieve these goals, executive management in retirement homes should gain proficiency in the four elements of the quality management cycle: planning, execution, evaluation, and continuous improvement. Furthermore, a comparative analysis was conducted to collate the empirical findings with those from Croatia.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to analyze the long-term burnout levels of healthcare professionals (HCPs) working in Slovenian nursing homes during the fifth wave of the pandemic; to compare the results of similar facilities in 2020 and 2013; and to examine the correlation between...

V zadnjih treh desetletjih si bolnišnice v slovenskem prostoru prizadevajo za zagotavljanje bolj učinkovite, varne, pravočasne, enake in k pacientom usmerjene zdravstvene obravnave z namenom ustvarjanja dobrih izidov zdravljenja. Zato je zagotavljanje kakovosti v zdravstveni negi ključno. Poznavanje samoocene zaposlenih je pomembno, saj lahko to vodi do sprememb izvajanja zdravstvene nege. Cilj te študije je ugotoviti, kako izvajalci zdravstvene nege v Splošni bolnišnici Brežice samoocenjujejo vpliv izobrazbe in delovne dobena zagotavljanje kakovosti v zdravstveni negi. Raziskava temelji na deskriptivni kvantitativni metodi dela z uporabo tehnike anketiranja. Rezultati so pokazali, da medicinske sestre v Splošni bolnišnici Brežice ne glede na stopnjo izobrazbe menijo, da izobrazba vpliva nazagotavljanje kakovostne zdravstvene nege. Samoocena vpliva delovne dobe na zagotavljanje kakovostne zdravstvene nege pa kaže, da se medicinske sestre ne strinjajo s trditvijo, da medicinske sestre z daljšo delovno dobo nudijo pacientu bolj kakovostno obravnavo, kot tudi z obratno trditvijo, da medicinske sestre z manj delovne dobe nudijo pacientu manj kakovostno obravnavo.

BACKGROUND: Recognition of dementia symptoms among nursing staff is essential for ensuring timely, person-centered and ethically adequate care. Despite an expanding global focus on dementia, evidence concerning the interaction between staff education, work experience, and their recognition competence in Central and Eastern Europe remains limited. AIM: This study investigates the relationship between nursing staff’s education and professional experience and their ability to recognize dementia symptoms, as well as their perceived work difficulty in providing care for residents with dementia. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 104 nursing staff across three long-term care facilities in Slovenia. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire exploring recognition of dementia symptoms and perceived workload. Descriptive statistics, chi-square tests and logistic regression analyses were used. RESULTS: Cognitive symptoms were recognized most accurately, while behavioral and emotional manifestations were less consistently identified. Education and work experience did not significantly predict perceived work difficulty. CONCLUSIONS: Findings highlight the importance of strengthening behavioral symptom recognition through targeted education and institutional support mechanisms, rather than relying solely on staff experience or qualification level.