The role of leadership in job satisfaction and turnover intention among Navy nurses: a cross-sectional study in Greece.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Leadership underpins nurses' interrelated satisfaction and retention, particularly in military healthcare settings marked by strict hierarchies and high operational demands. In Greece, Navy nurses are integral to military healthcare, yet evidence on their job satisfaction and turnover intentions remains limited. This study offers an initial examination of these factors to inform retention strategies and sustain clinical workforce stability.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted between January and March 2025 among active-duty Hellenic Navy nurse officers, primarily serving at the Athens Naval Hospital. Data were collected using an anonymous questionnaire incorporating the Job Satisfaction Survey (JSS) and turnover intention items. Analyses employed descri

SUBMITTER: Karakolias S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12855411 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature