Organisational Factors and Nurses' Well-Being in the Workplace: An Integrative Review
Carmel Bond1, Rebecca Jarden2, Adrianna Watson3
1Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK.
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|November 11, 2025
Summary
Organizational factors and individual strategies are key to improving nurses' well-being and fostering flourishing in the workplace. Systemic changes, leadership, and education are vital for supporting nurses' health and the healthcare system.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Organizational Psychology
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Nurses' well-being is critical for safe and sustainable healthcare.
- Existing models often focus on deficits rather than proactive flourishing.
- Identifying specific organizational factors is essential for improving nurse well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify organizational factors that positively contribute to nurses' workplace well-being.
- To explore strategies that promote nurses' flourishing.
- To synthesize current research on nurse well-being.
Main Methods:
- Integrative literature review of peer-reviewed articles and theoretical works.
- Searched CINAHL and PsycINFO databases for papers published between May 2020 and April 2025.
- Synthesized findings using the PERMA model (Positive emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment).
Main Results:
- Included 18 articles, primarily from Europe and the US.
- Organizational support and individual strategies were found to foster nurse flourishing.
- Key factors included supportive environments, professional development, and recognition.
Conclusions:
- Both individual strategies (self-care, coping) and organizational structures are essential for nurses' well-being.
- Systemic change, leadership, and education are crucial for supporting nurses.
- Prioritizing nurse well-being benefits individual nurses and the broader healthcare system.
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