Factors affecting nurses' professional commitment during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study
Secil Duran1, Isa Celik2, Bekir Ertugrul3
1Health Services Vocational School, Gumushane University, Gumushane, Turkey.
Journal of Nursing Management
|April 1, 2021
Summary
Factors like organizational obstruction and socio-demographics significantly impact nurses
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Healthcare Management
- Pandemic Studies
Background:
- Professional commitment is crucial for nurses, especially during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Understanding factors influencing nurses' commitment is vital for maintaining healthcare quality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the key factors affecting nurses' professional commitment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To identify predictors of professional commitment among nurses in Turkish state hospitals.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 389 nurses from Turkish state hospitals.
- Data collection included institutional permissions, ethical approval, and written informed consent.
Main Results:
- The average score on the Perceived Organizational Obstruction Scale was 20.07 (±8.06).
- The average score on the Nursing Professional Commitment Scale was 71.20 (±11.94).
- Socio-demographic variables and perceived organizational obstruction explained 36.7% of the variance in professional commitment (p < .001).
Conclusions:
- A roadmap was developed to help hospitals and nurse managers enhance nurses' professional commitment.
- Findings provide insights for institutions to develop targeted strategies for improving commitment during health crises.
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