Factors affecting nurses' professional values: A comprehensive integrative review.
1King Saud University, Saudi Arabia.
Nurse Education Today
|August 28, 2022
Summary
This review identifies factors influencing nurses' professional values, crucial for patient care and organizational success. Understanding these determinants enhances nursing practice and professional identity.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Ethics
- Professional Development
Background:
- Professional values are fundamental to nursing practice, impacting patient care and organizational outcomes.
- Values guide nurses in making moral judgments.
- Developing and understanding nurses' professional values is essential for high-quality healthcare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively review factors influencing the development of nurses' professional values.
- To identify key determinants shaping nursing values.
Main Methods:
- An integrative review approach was employed.
- Searches were conducted across four major databases (MEDLINE Complete, CINAHL Plus, ERIC, Scopus) from January 2015 to November 2021.
- 35 quantitative and qualitative articles were selected after screening 572 articles.
Main Results:
- Five major themes emerged: individual determinants, education, experience, nurses' value perceptions, and the impact of role models.
- These themes highlight a multifaceted approach to understanding value development in nurses.
- Specific subthemes within each major theme provide detailed insights.
Conclusions:
- Recognizing the influence of professional values is vital for effective nursing practice.
- Nurses' values are powerful tools for ensuring high-quality patient care.
- Strengthening professional values enhances the overall nursing profession and its brand.
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