[Development and testing of a nurse turnover intention scale (NTIS)]

Area of Science:

• Nursing Research
• Psychometrics
• Healthcare Management

Context:

• Nurse turnover is a significant issue in healthcare systems globally.
• High turnover rates negatively impact patient care quality and organizational costs.
• Developing culturally relevant tools is crucial for accurate assessment in diverse populations.

Purpose:

• To develop and validate a culturally specific measurement tool for assessing nurse turnover intention.
• To create a reliable and valid scale for use in the Korean nursing context.
• To provide a quantitative instrument for understanding factors influencing nurses' decisions to leave their jobs.

Summary:

• A 10-item scale was developed and validated using factor analysis on data from 678 nurses in South Korea.
• The scale demonstrated good reliability, with Cronbach's Alpha coefficients ranging from .74 to .83 for its subscales.
• Key factors identified include job satisfaction, interpersonal relationships, and work performance, all contributing to turnover intention.

Impact:

• Provides a psychometrically sound instrument for measuring nurse turnover intention in Korea.
• Facilitates research into the specific cultural factors influencing nurse retention.
• Informs evidence-based strategies for improving nurse satisfaction and reducing turnover in healthcare settings.