A Model for Enhancing and Developing the Quality of Work Life for Nurses in the Eastern Thailand
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This research aimed to: 1) examine key factors influencing the quality of work life among nurses in Eastern Thailand, and 2) develop a model to enhance their quality of work life. The study focused on professional nurses working in hospitals across Rayong, Chonburi, Chanthaburi, and Trat provinces. A total of 500 participants were selected, equally divided between government and private hospitals.
A mixed-methods research design was employed. Quantitative data were collected using questionnaires, while qualitative insights supported the analysis. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used alongside multiple correlation analysis. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was performed using AMOS to test the research hypothesis and assess the model’s fit. The results indicated that both hospital types viewed the proposed model as highly important, though government hospitals placed significantly higher importance on all aspects (p < 0.05). The SEM analysis demonstrated an excellent model fit with the empirical data: CMIN-p = 0.140, CMIN/DF = 1.119, CFI = 0.966, and RMSEA = 0.015. These results confirm that the model meets standard evaluation criteria.
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