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Concept analysis of professional commitment in Iranian nurses.

Fateme Jafaragaee¹, Soroor Parvizy, Neda Mehrdad

¹PhD Nursing Candidate, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research

|August 8, 2013

Summary

This study defined professional commitment in Iranian nurses, revealing two key dimensions: commitment to providing excellent nursing care and commitment to advancing the nursing profession. These findings offer a comprehensive understanding for nursing professionals.

Keywords:

Commitment Iran concept analysis nursing

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Area of Science:

Nursing Science
Healthcare Management
Professional Ethics

Background:

Professional commitment is a widely discussed topic in nursing.
A comprehensive definition of professional commitment specifically for Iranian nurses is lacking.
Understanding professional commitment is crucial for nursing practice and retention.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze and define the concept of professional commitment in Iranian nurses.
To develop a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted nature of professional commitment within the Iranian nursing context.

Main Methods:

A hybrid model incorporating theoretical and fieldwork phases was employed.
Extensive literature review across multiple databases (CINAHL, MEDLINE, PubMed, OVID, Google Scholar, SID) was conducted.
Qualitative data collection through deep interviews with five clinical nurses complemented the literature review.

Main Results:

Theoretical phase identified loyalty, intent to remain in the profession, and responsibility towards professional issues.
Fieldwork phase revealed commitment to enhancing care abilities, job satisfaction, and professional belonging.
Two overarching themes emerged: commitment to delivering optimal nursing care and commitment to elevating the nursing profession.

Conclusions:

Professional commitment in nursing is characterized by unique dimensions due to its humanistic nature.
A novel definition of professional commitment for Iranian nurses, encompassing two primary dimensions, has been established.
This research provides a foundational definition to guide future studies and practices related to nursing commitment in Iran.