The Journal of Science of Labour
Online ISSN : 2187-2570
Print ISSN : 0022-443X
Volume 99, Issue 1
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Review & Original
  • Yuichi ENO, Kuniaki NAGAI, Toshihiko ISHIHARA
    2023Volume 99Issue 1 Pages 1-16
    Published: 2023
    Released on J-STAGE: May 30, 2025
    JOURNAL FREE ACCESS

    This study focuses on work engagement, which influences turnover intention, and clarifies the characteristics of work resources recognized by employees with high work engagement. Based on these results, issues and measures to reduce turnover are discussed. The study participants included 64 public health nurses, other nurses, physical therapists, and occupational therapists working at home nursing stations. The subjects were categorized into two groups: those with higher than average scores on the Japanese version of the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale, and those with lower than average scores on the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale, for all subjects; those in their 30s and younger, those in their 40s and older, those with nine years or less of professional experience, those with ten years or more of professional experience, public health nurses and other nurses, physical therapists, and occupational therapists. Participants’ perceived work resources were compared. The results of the study showed that almost all items at the work, department, and workplace levels were significantly higher among all participants with high work engagement, suggesting the need for general measures that are not focused on a specific area. In the analysis by age, all items at the work level were low among those in their 30s or younger who had low work engagement, suggesting the need for support to prevent anxiety in this respect. There was a clear difference in the comparison by years of professional experience: those with nine years or less of experience with high work engagement had high scores on the items emphasizing individual job satisfaction and sense of value, while those with ten years or more of experience had high scores on the items concerning their relationship with superiors and evaluation. In the comparison by job category, physical and occupational therapists showed significant differences in many items at the workplace level, suggesting that approval at the workplace level may affect work engagement. We believe that these points need to be considered when implementing measures against job turnover, focusing on work engagement.

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Field Reports
  • Rie KURODA, Masanori OHTA, Maki SHIMIZU, Hiromichi SEKIDO, Toshio FUKA ...
    2023Volume 99Issue 1 Pages 17-26
    Published: 2023
    Released on J-STAGE: May 30, 2025
    JOURNAL FREE ACCESS

    The purpose of this study was to organize issues revealed through multi-professional joint triage training and provide a basis for developing solutions.
    After the training, a questionnaire survey was conducted, involving 197 participants, to examine their basic attributes, disaster awareness, and evaluation of the training.
    Most participants answered that the training was generally performed as planned. Their levels of disaster awareness were high. Various issues, including <triage knowledge and skills>, were also identified.
    The training helped simulate the chaos of a disaster, and clarified points to be improved, such as insufficiencies in knowledge and the response system. Toward the establishment of a higher-level system to accept the injured even when isolated in the event of a disaster, it is necessary for the city and hospital to promptly develop human resources, organize manuals, and continue to perform practical training.

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