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The relationship between attitudes towards professional autonomy and nurse-nurse collaboration: A cross-sectional
1School of Health Science Faculty, Istanbul Medipol University, Beykoz, Istanbul, Turkey.
Aim:
This study aimed to determine the relationship between attitudes towards professional autonomy and nurse-nurse collaboration among nurses.
Background:
Professional autonomy is crucial for nurses in today's complex and ever-changing healthcare environment. Therefore, attitudes towards professional autonomy may result in effective collaboration among nurses, one of the nursing roles and responsibilities.
Methods:
This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted with 685 nurses in four private hospitals affiliated with a university. Descriptive tests, correlation analysis and hierarchical regression analysis were used. An ethics committee approved this study, and the STROBE Statement guidelines for cross-sectional studies were followed.
Results:
Significant predictors for nurse-nurse collaboration were identified as job-related independence, autonomous clinical judgement and working unit from control variables.
Conclusion:
This study's results provided valuable insights for nurse managers to enhance nurses' attitudes towards professional autonomy and foster collaborative work environments.
Implications For Nursing:
Nurse managers can increase nurses' participation in decision-making processes and allow them to recognize their autonomy and that of their colleagues.
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