It is with great pleasure that we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Huifang Zhang, who has successfully defended her Doctor of Philosophy thesis titled “The Mediating Role of Perceived Organisational Support and Perceived Professional Benefit on the Relationship Between Burnout and Turnover Intention: A Study Among Chinese Nurses.”
Huifang’s research addresses a critical issue in the healthcare industry – the high turnover rates among nurses, particularly in China. Her study delves into the complex relationships between burnout, perceived organizational support, perceived professional benefits, and turnover intention. By employing a rigorous cross-sectional survey design and advanced statistical analyses, Huifang has provided invaluable insights into how these factors interplay.
Key findings from her research highlight that burnout is significantly associated with turnover intention, but this relationship can be mitigated by enhancing perceived organisational support and perceived professional benefits. Specifically, her study shows that affective organisational support, superior support, and colleague support are crucial predictors of turnover intention. The mediation effects of these supports suggest that improving them can significantly buffer the impact of burnout on turnover intention.
Huifang’s work is not only a testament to her academic excellence but also a significant contribution to the field of nursing and healthcare management. Her research has already been recognised through the publication of two papers in reputable journals: “The association between burnout, perceived organizational support, and perceived professional benefits among nurses in China” in Scientific Reports, and “Bibliometric analyses of turnover intention among nurses: implication for research and practice in China” in Frontiers in Psychology.
We would like to acknowledge the guidance and support provided by her supervisors, Professor Dr Wong Li Ping and Professor Dr Victor CW Hoe, as well as the expertise of her examiners, Professor Dr Graeme D. Smith, Professor Lisa McKenna, and Professor Madya Dr. Vimala Ramoo.
The viva session, chaired by Prof Dr Tan Maw Pin, and supported by Professor Dr Shahrul Bahyah Kamaruzzaman the Deputy Dean for Postgraduate and Prof Dr Fung Shin Yee from the Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine.
Huifang’s achievement is a beacon of hope for addressing the global nurse shortage and improving the well-being of healthcare professionals. Her research serves as a call to action for medical institutions and nursing managers to prioritize organizational support and professional benefits, ultimately enhancing the retention and satisfaction of nurses.
Once again, congratulations to Huifang Zhang on this remarkable achievement. We look forward to her continued contributions to the field and the positive impact her work will have on healthcare globally.
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