Quiet quitting: A growing concern or just a buzzword?

Ada Xie; Grace Xu; Jed Duff

doi:10.26550/2209-1092.1406

Authors

Ada Xie Queensland University of Technology (PhD candidate)
Dr Grace Xu Queensland University of Technology, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
Professor Jed Duff Queensland University of Technology, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26550/2209-1092.1406

Abstract

Perioperative nursing relies on engaged professionals to maintain patient safety and deliver high-quality care. Staffing is more than filling quotas – it involves understanding workplace dynamics and fostering employee engagement.

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