What interventions and programmes are available to support older nurses in the workplace? A literature review of available evidence.

ABSTRACT:

Background

High exit rates, stalling entry rates, population ageing, and, most recently, the COVID-19 pandemic have placed significant strain on the world's nursing workforce. Both developed and developing countries face similar predicaments. Evidence-based programmes to support older nurses in the workplace are urgently needed to ensure the sustainability of a career in nursing for this group of healthcare professionals.

Objectives

To scope and synthesise available evidence on evaluated programmes and interventions implemented to support the ageing nursing workforce's health, wellbeing, and retention.

Design

A literature review of available evidence using a systematic approach.

Method

Medline, Scopus, PsycINFO and CINAHL were searched for relevant peer-reviewe

SUBMITTER: Montayre J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9862664 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature