Factors affecting nurses' retention in Iranian hospitals
Funding information: Research Deputy of Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Abstract
Aim
This research was conducted to study the factors affecting nurses' retention in Iranian hospitals.
Background
Health care systems should pay attention to their human resources' retention to deliver health care services and maintain their organizational values. This issue becomes more significant when we consider the human and financial limitations in place.
Method
Data were analysed using conventional qualitative content analysis based on the model developed by Elo and Kyngäs. Forty-two managers and nurses were selected by purposive sampling. Data were obtained through 45 semi-structured interviews until data saturation was reached.
Results
The data analysis resulted in four main categories and 17 subcategories. The main categories included dignity and respect, ethics and spirituality, empathy, and flourishing. The main theme extracted was ‘maternal management’.
Conclusion
The present study proposes ‘maternal management’ as a strategy to increase the retention of nurses.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The author declares that there is no conflict of interest that could be perceived as prejudicing the impartiality of the research reported.
Open Research
DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT
The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
