A Review of the Procrastination Phenomenon among Hospital Employees in Iran

Document Type : Review

Authors

1 Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

2 Student Research Committee, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

3 Research Center for Social Determinants of Health, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran

4 Health Human Resources Research Center, Department of Health Services Management, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

10.30476/jhmi.2025.104973.1256

Abstract

Introduction: Procrastination is one of the plagues of the organization, which has adverse
effects and consequences for the organization and individuals. Procrastination has different
aspects that require a thorough examination. Paying attention to this issue is very important
for the organization. In healthcare organizations, including hospitals, Procrastination can
have irreparable consequences. Therefore, this research aims to review the phenomenon of
Procrastination among hospital employees.
Methods: This study was done in a rapid review form. Initially, 3,790 articles were extracted
by searching databases. To conduct this study, we examined 17 articles about Procrastination
and social avoidance in the hospital by searching the scientific databases PubMed, Science
Direct, ProQuest, Scopus, Web of Science, Mag Iran, and Civilica. The keywords used include
English keywords such as Procrastination, social loafing, hospital, etc.; the Persian keywords
were Procrastination, social avoidance, hospital, etc.
Results: The findings of this study showed that many factors, such as age, gender, marital
status, service history, job stress, job burnout, perfectionism, leader-team, and team-member
relationships, play a role in employee procrastination. The amount of Procrastination is
different among the employees of different departments. Procrastination has adverse personal
and organizational effects. In order to prevent the Procrastination of employees in the hospital,
management should take appropriate measures and make appropriate decisions.
Conclusions: Procrastination lowers satisfaction, efficiency, performance, and productivity.
Managers, particularly in hospitals, should implement strategies to prevent it.

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Health Management & Information Science
Volume 12, Issue 2
April 2025
Pages 63-74

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