| dc.description.abstract | Work motivation is one of the internal factors that significantly influences nurses’
performance in delivering healthcare services in hospitals. Sibuhuan Regional
General Hospital, as a referral hospital in Padang Lawas Regency, faces
challenges in ensuring the quality of care, particularly through the performance
of nurses, which has not yet reached optimal standards. This study aimed to
determine the relationship between work motivation and nurses' performance at
Sibuhuan Regional General Hospital in 2025. This research employed a
quantitative method with a cross-sectional design. The sample included all 59
nurses at Sibuhuan Regional General Hospital, selected using total sampling.
Data were collected using a questionnaire adapted from Herzberg’s motivation
theory to measure work motivation and from the Indonesian National Nurses
Association (PPNI) to assess performance standards. Data were analyzed using
univariate and bivariate analysis with the chi-square test at a 95% confidence
level (α = 0,05). The results showed that the majority of nurses had moderate
levels of work motivation and performance. Statistical analysis revealed a
significant relationship between work motivation and nurses’ performance at
Sibuhuan Regional General Hospital Sibuhuan (p-value = 0,047 < 0,05). These
findings indicate that nurses with higher work motivation tend to exhibit better
performance in delivering nursing care. This aligns with Herzberg’s theory,
which emphasizes the importance of motivational and hygiene factors in
supporting optimal performance. Therefore, improving nurses’ work motivation
can be a strategic step toward enhancing the quality of hospital services. It is
recommended that hospital management pay greater attention to nurse motivation
by providing incentives, recognition, and continuous professional development to
encourage enthusiasm and professionalism in delivering nursing care | en_US |
