Income

Higher monthly income was independently associated with lower alarm fatigue. Financial satisfaction varies regionally because an Indian study found income to be the most satisfying aspect for dentists there. Financial reward is framed as a job resource that can buffer occupational alarm demands. The article interprets higher income as a possible reducer of financial stress and extra work demands. Income was the most consistently negative domain in the study. Most dentists felt their financial compensation did not reflect the standard of their work. The study suggests targeted allowances for nurses in high-alarm units as a possible policy response.