Factors influencing the occupational well-being of experienced nurses

• Huvudupphovsmän: Shangping Zhao (Författare, medförfattare), Ling Liu (Författare, medförfattare), Hong Chen (Författare, medförfattare)
• Materialtyp: Bok
• Publicerad: Elsevier, 2015-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Ämnen: article
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• Notes: 2352-0132; 10.1016/j.ijnss.2015.10.001
• Keywords: Nurse; Occupational well-being; Qualitative approach; Recognition; Nursing; RT1-120
• Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences, Vol 2, Iss 4, Pp 378-382 (2015)

Objectives: To determine the factors influencing the occupational well-being of experienced nurses. Methods: We interviewed eight experienced nurses using an exploratory, semi-structured interview. Results: The interviews revealed five themes that influenced occupational well-being in experienced nurses: (1) external occupational recognition; (2) internal career expectation and occupational value; (3) work environment; (4) family support; and (5) occupational planning and payment. When the nurses were not recognized by patients or clients, their family, colleague and leaders, their well-being was negatively impacted. However, the harmonious work environments and friendly interpersonal relationships positively impacted their well-being. Conclusion: By identifying the factors that contribute to a nurse's occupational well-being, the nursing management is better able to address the nurse's needs to maintain a positive well-being. This in turn will decrease the burnout and increase retention of experienced nurses, which will raise the quality of patient care.