Fostering a Resilient Healthcare System: Supportive Practice Environment Initiatives to Support Nurse and Midwives a...

Area of Science:

• Nursing and Midwifery
• Healthcare Management
• Organizational Psychology

Background:

• Nurses and midwives face challenges in their practice environments.
• Supportive environments are essential for professional development and retention.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore supportive practice environment initiatives for novice and expert nurses and midwives.
• To identify key factors contributing to a positive work environment in nursing and midwifery.

Main Methods:

• A comprehensive scoping review methodology was employed.
• Searches were conducted across major electronic databases (CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsychInfo, Scopus, Web of Science) and grey literature sources.
• Thirty-one papers were included for data extraction.

Main Results:

• Key concepts included adequate staffing and resources, clear communication, and managerial support.
• Initiatives like recognition, career mapping, shared decision-making, and positive organizational culture were identified.
• Mentoring, support systems, and succession planning are vital.

Conclusions:

• Implementing supportive practice initiatives enhances job satisfaction for nurses and midwives.
• These initiatives contribute to improved retention rates across the nursing and midwifery career trajectory.