Nurses' lived experiences of professional autonomy in Iran.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Nurses' autonomy is a complex and multi-dimensional concept that has often been overlooked. Although many studies have addressed patients' autonomy, there has been no assessment of nurses' experience of professional autonomy. The present study aimed to assess nurses' lived experiences of professional autonomy in Shiraz, Iran.

Methods

The present qualitative study was conducted in Shiraz (Iran) from January 2016 to February 2018. The target population was selected among nursing professionals employed by various hospitals affiliated to Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. The experiences of the participants were assessed through 14 in-depth semi-structured interviews. The response of the participants was analyzed using Van Manen's 6-step approach for

SUBMITTER: Setoodegan E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6722471 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature