Table 2 Association between overall missed nursing care and demographic and work characteristics

Sex

1.15

0.24

 Male

2.45 ± 0.84

 Female

2.24 ± 0.84

Age group (years)

1.70

0.14

 < 20

2.30 ± 0.88

 20 to < 30

2.25 ± 0.88

 30 to < 40

2.12 ± 0.86

 40 to < 50

2.27 ± 0.99

 ≥ 50

2.43 ± 1.11

Unit

14.31^*

0.000

 Medical unit

2.48 ± 0.77

 Surgical unit

2.30 ± 0.87

 ICU

1.91 ± 1.06

Professional qualification (highest degree)

1.42

0.22

 Nursing diploma (high school equivalent)

2.29 ± 0.94

 Nursing technician diploma

2.29 ± 1.19

 BSN (bachelor’s degree)

2.04 ± 0.75

 Postgraduate diploma

1.94 ± 0.78

 Master’s degree or more

2.70

Job title

1.22

0.30

 Head nurse (head of unit)

1.98 ± 0.90

 Nurse supervisor (BSN)

2.14 ± 0.78

 Nurse technician

2.29 ± 1.19

 Practical nurse (high school equivalent)

2.28 ±0.93

Shift worked

1.80

0.14

 Morning

2.32 ± 1.05

 Evenings

2.26 ± 0.92

 Nights

1.94 ± 0.65

 Rotates

2.20 ± 0.87