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[Intention to leave the nursing profession].

D Camerino1, M Lusignani, P M Conway

  • 1Dipartimento di Medicina del Lavoro, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milano.

La Medicina Del Lavoro
|December 15, 2004
PubMed
Summary

The Nurses' Exit Study found that poor work conditions, lack of support, and limited career growth contribute to nurses leaving the profession. Addressing these issues is crucial for retaining nursing staff in Europe.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Workforce Research
  • Occupational Health Psychology
  • European Healthcare Systems

Background:

  • The Nurses' Exit Study (NEXT) investigated nurses' working conditions across 10 European countries.
  • The study aimed to identify factors contributing to the shortage of nurses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine organizational and psychosocial factors leading to premature departure from the nursing profession.
  • To analyze conditions influencing nurses' intention to leave.

Main Methods:

  • Development and validation of a comprehensive questionnaire assessing work history, demands, organization, career prospects, and individual resources.
  • Multi-country survey with data analysis focused on intention to leave the nursing profession.
  • Comparative analysis highlighting the distinct situation in Italy.

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Main Results:

  • Key factors for intention to leave include inadequate family support facilities, low trust in official structures, and poor support from colleagues and superiors.
  • Work overload, lack of workplace independence, and limited career development opportunities were also significant.
  • Italian nurses reported a distinct situation compared to other European countries.

Conclusions:

  • The study confirms a challenging environment for nurses in Europe.
  • Legislative changes are being implemented to address identified problems, but further improvements are needed.