Exploring the relationship between cultural and structural workforce issues and retention of nurses in general practice (GenRet): a qualitative interview study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Increasing shortfalls in nursing workforces are detrimental to safety critical patient care. In general practice in England up to one-in-two nursing posts are predicted to be unfilled by 2030/31, with Wales similarly threatened. This is reflected internationally. Limited attention has been paid to how cultural and structural issues affect retention of nurses in general practice. The aim of our study is to understand factors that challenge retention and support nurses to stay in general practice.

Methods

We conducted an exploratory qualitative interview study with n = 41 members of nursing teams working in, or who have worked in, general practice as well as nurse leaders associated with general practice across England and Wales. Recruitment was through professional

SUBMITTER: Anderson H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12004757 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature