Positive Nursing Practice Environment: A Concept Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: In recent years, research has increasingly highlighted the significance of nursing practice environments, linking positive settings with enhanced job satisfaction, professional autonomy, and care quality. Such environments can decrease turnover, stress, and costs while improving patient safety. Despite this extensive literature, there is limited consensus on defining a 'positive nursing practice environment', highlighting the need for a systematic analysis to advance understanding and application. This study aims to explore and clarify the concept of a 'Positive Nursing Practice Environment'. Methods: This study applied Walker and Avant's approach for concept analysis, conducting a comprehensive database search to gather relevant evidence. To review the

SUBMITTER: Pereira S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11503395 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature