Comparison of quality of working life of nurses of Covid-19 and non-Covid-19 wards

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Abstract Background The aim of this study was to determine and compare the quality of work-life (QOWL) of nurses of Covid-19 and non-Covid-19 wards. Methods This cross-sectional study performed on 400nurses in 2022. The subjects were first selected by multi-stage random sampling method and within the clusters by a purposeful method including 2groups (Covid-19 wards, non-Covid-19 wards). Data were collected using the Walton Demographic and QOWL Questionnaire. Data-analysis was performed using SPSS-v23 software; descriptive and inferential statistical tests. Results The score of all subscales of QOWL in the group working in Covid-19 wards was lower than non-Covid-19 wards. The lowest scores of subscales in both groups were related to the dimension of "safe and healthy work environment" (p < 0.001). Conclusions The QOWL of Covid-19 wards nurses are lower than those of non-Covid-19 wards. Therefore, planning is needed to improve the QOWL of nurses, especially those working in Covid-19 wards.