Nurse Managers' Views and Experiences Concerning Green Management Practices: A Qualitative Study

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Environmental Sustainability
• Nursing Administration

Background:

• Hospitals are increasingly focused on sustainability and environmental management.
• Green hospitals are a key goal within the health sector.
• Understanding nurse managers' perspectives on green management is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore nurse managers' views and experiences with green management practices in hospitals.
• To identify facilitators and barriers to implementing environmentally responsible practices in nursing services.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative descriptive study utilizing individual, in-depth interviews.
• 25 nurse managers from private, public, and university hospitals participated.
• Data were analyzed using content analysis.

Main Results:

• Four main themes emerged: green management in nursing services, the role of nurse managers, improving environmentally responsible practices, and barriers to these practices.
• Nurse managers are vital for advancing green initiatives.
• Significant barriers include organizational constraints and perceived conflicts with clinical priorities.

Conclusions:

• Nurse managers play a critical role in promoting green management in healthcare settings.
• Overcoming barriers requires systemic support and targeted training.
• Translating environmental policies into practice necessitates addressing organizational and operational challenges.