Relationship between structural empowerment and job satisfaction among nurses: A meta-analysis
Hande Yesilbas1, Filiz Kantek2
1VM Medical Park Kocaeli Hospital, Kocaeli, Turkey.
International Nursing Review
|April 20, 2024
Summary
Structural empowerment significantly boosts nurse job satisfaction. Enhancing nurses
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Organizational Psychology
Background:
- Global concern regarding job satisfaction in nursing.
- Job satisfaction is crucial for patient care quality and nurse retention.
- Structural empowerment is a key factor influencing nurse job satisfaction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between structural empowerment and job satisfaction among nurses.
- To provide evidence-based strategies for improving nurse retention and addressing nursing shortages.
Main Methods:
- Meta-analysis adhering to PRISMA guidelines.
- Systematic literature search across seven major databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, etc.).
- Data extraction and analysis performed by two independent reviewers using Jamovi software.
Main Results:
- Included 29 studies with 30 cohorts (N=11,078).
- Identified a significant positive relationship between structural empowerment and job satisfaction.
- Summary effect size (r) = 0.559 (95% CI: 0.494-0.618).
Conclusions:
- A strong positive correlation exists between structural empowerment and nurse job satisfaction.
- Interventions to enhance structural empowerment can improve job satisfaction, aiding nurse retention.
- Healthcare organizations should foster empowering work environments to support nurses and patient care.
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