Finding the Right Balance in Nurses’ Sickness Presenteeism

Yusrita Zolkefli

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Dear Editor,

Sickness presenteeism refers to the act of showing up at work while unable to safely participate in work related activities due to an acute or ongoing health issue.[1] Despite its potential burdens, presenteeism continues to generate conversation regarding finding the right balance.

Nursing has one of the highest rates of presenteeism, four times that of other occupations.[2] There are several reasons why nurses go to work despite being in poor physical or mental health, including high work demands, lack of adequate replacement, and a lack of consideration from coworkers. But is sickness presenteeism the way forward? Among the professional concerns associated with presenteeism is the sustainability of healthcare, as it can threaten long term health and increase the likelihood of future absenteeism due to accelerated health decline. In addition, there is concern for patient safety because these nurses are at greater risk from workplace ……………


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