Registered nurses' psychological capital: A scoping review
Mervi Flinkman1, Kirsi Coco2, Ann Rudman3,4
1Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.
International Journal of Nursing Practice
|July 24, 2023
Summary
Registered nurses
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Organizational Psychology
- Healthcare Workforce Studies
Background:
- Global nursing shortages necessitate strategies to retain nurses.
- Psychological capital is linked to improved employee performance and well-being.
- Understanding factors influencing nurse retention is critical.
Purpose of the Study:
- To map the empirical research on registered nurses' psychological capital.
- To identify the scope and extent of studies in this area.
- To synthesize findings on the relationship between psychological capital and nursing outcomes.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive scoping review was conducted.
- Systematic literature searches were performed across major databases (PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Web of Science, Scopus).
- Searches covered the period from January 2005 to May 2023, adhering to JBI methodological guidance.
Main Results:
- 111 studies from 20 countries were included.
- Psychological capital in registered nurses positively correlated with work engagement, commitment, and retention intention.
- Research originated predominantly from China, Australia, Pakistan, Canada, South Korea, and the United States.
Conclusions:
- Psychological capital is associated with numerous positive work-related outcomes for nurses.
- It may serve as a valuable resource for mitigating nurse turnover.
- Further research can inform interventions to enhance nurses' psychological capital.
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