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A concept analysis of professional commitment in nursing.

Loreto García-Moyano¹, Rogelio Altisent², Begoña Pellicer-García

¹San Jorge Hospital, Spain.

|August 17, 2017

Summary

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This study clarifies professional commitment in nursing, defining its dimensions and factors. It highlights the need for ongoing concept development and improved evaluation methods in nursing practice.

Keywords:

Commitment compromise concept analysis engagement nurse nursing professional practice professionalism professionalization responsibility systematic review

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Area of Science:

Nursing
Professionalism
Concept Analysis

Background:

Professional commitment is crucial in nursing but lacks a clear definition.
Various terms are used interchangeably, causing confusion in research and practice.

Purpose of the Study:

To clarify the concept of professional commitment in nursing.
Utilize Rodgers' evolutionary concept analysis process for a rigorous examination.

Main Methods:

Systematic literature search (2009-2015) using English and Spanish terms.
Analysis of Nursing Ethics journal and cited articles related to the Nijmegen Professionalism Scale.
Application of Rodgers' concept analysis procedure.

Main Results:

A clear definition of professional commitment was established.
Identified surrogate terms, concept dimensions, influencing factors, and sociocultural variations.
Outlined consequences for nursing practice.

Conclusions:

Further development of the professional commitment concept is necessary.
Specific strategies are needed to foster professional commitment.
Enhancing evaluation methods for studying professional commitment is essential.