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Roster Flexibility on Work Absence Behavior among Nurses in a Government Hospital

byJun Carl Lewis E. Hernandez; Joan P. Bacarisas

Published May 13, 2026  •  Vol. 11, Issue 4, pp. 1596–1611Open Access
DOI: 10.51584/IJRIAS.2026.110400120

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Abstract

This quantitative study used a descriptive-correlational design to examine roster flexibility, work absence behavior, and their association with selected profile variables among 234 nurses in a government hospital during the first quarter of 2026. Standardized questionnaires were utilized, and data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, chi-square test, and Pearson r correlation. Results indicated generally high roster flexibility and responsible absence behavior among nurses, with significant relationships identified between selected variables. Roster flexibility was also found to be significantly correlated with work absence behavior. These findings underscore the importance of effective roster management in supporting workforce stability. A roster optimization and absence management enhancement plan is proposed to improve scheduling practices and promote nurse well-being.

Keywords: Absence Behavior; Descriptive-Correlational Design

JournalInternational Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS)
ISSN2454-6194
Volume / IssueVolume 11, Issue 4
Pages1596–1611
Publication dateMay 13, 2026
DOI10.51584/IJRIAS.2026.110400120
PublisherRSIS International
LicenseOpen Access

How to cite this article

Jun Carl Lewis E. Hernandez, & Joan P. Bacarisas (2026). Roster Flexibility on Work Absence Behavior among Nurses in a Government Hospital. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), 11(4), 1596-1611. https://doi.org/10.51584/IJRIAS.2026.110400120

BibTeX

@article{Jun2026,
  title   = {Roster Flexibility on Work Absence Behavior among Nurses in a Government Hospital},
  author  = {Jun Carl Lewis E. Hernandez and Joan P. Bacarisas},
  journal = {International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS)},
  volume  = {11},
  number  = {4},
  pages   = {1596--1611},
  year    = {2026},
  doi     = {10.51584/IJRIAS.2026.110400120},
  publisher = {RSIS International}
}