Nurses' and nurse leaders' perspectives on a health-promoting work environment: a meta-ethnographic study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of this meta-ethnography is to integrate and synthesize nurses' and nurse leaders' perspectives on a health-promoting work environment to enhance understanding of its essential aspects.

Methods

A meta-ethnographic approach developed by Noblit and Hare was conducted.

Findings

Line of argument synthesis led to the development of an overarching tree metaphor: "cultivating a flourishing environmental tree rooted in values, held stable by leadership, and nurtured by safe working conditions." This metaphor illustrates that a health-promoting work environment is imbued with three interdependent aspects: 1) core values as the roots of the tree, including respect, recognition, community, and engagement 2) value-conscious leadership as the trunk of the tree,

SUBMITTER: Morvati D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11789224 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature