The Pathways of Nurse Turnover in Long-term Care Hospitals

• 영문명: The Pathways of Nurse Turnover in Long-term Care Hospitals
• 발행기관: 한국직업건강간호학회
• 저자명: Kim, Samsook Lee, Ga Eon Barbara, Bowers Jo, Yeonjae
• 간행물 정보: 『한국직업건강간호학회지』제31권 제4호, 187~197쪽, 전체 11쪽
• 주제분류: 의약학 > 간호학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2022.11.30

영문 초록

Background: This study explores the pathways of nurse turnover in long-term care hospitals (LTCHs) and its underlying conditions in Korea. Although the factors of staying or leaving of nurses in LTCHs have been reported, few studies have examined the trajectory and conditions of nurses staying in and leaving LTCHs. Methods: A qualitative study design with a grounded theory approach was conducted. Data were collected in one-to-one interviews. Purposive and theoretical sampling led to the inclusion of 20 registered nurses from 15 LTCHs in South Korea. Results: Seeking work-life balance was the core category of the nurses' turnover pathway. The consequences of the nurses' turnover pathway were categorized into three groups: thriving, surviving, and leaving. Thriving nurses found meaning in their work, fostered good relationships, and saw opportunities for growth. Surviving nurses were enduring their jobs in LTCHs, having a work-life balance, and supportive nursing leaders. Leaving group nurses wished to leave LTCHs due to a lack of professional growth, unappealing work, continued conflict, and social stigma. Conclusion: This study provided the trajectory and conditions for nurses to enter, stay, move, or leave. Understanding the pathways for staying or leaving can be used as a strategy for successful retention of registered nurses in LTCHs.

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Long-term care Personnel turnover Nursing staff Reward Qualitative research