Healthy work environment: A systematic review informing a nursing professional practice model in the US Military Health System.
J Adv Nurs
; 2024 Mar 12.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38469941
ABSTRACT
AIM:
The aim of the study was to develop recommendations for creating a healthy work environment based on current literature for nurses working within the US Military Health System (MHS). However, our findings would likely benefit other nursing populations and environments as well.DESIGN:
Systematic literature review. DATA SOURCES We conducted a systematic literature search for articles published between January 2010 until January 2024 from five databases PubMed, Joanna Briggs, Embase, CINAHL and Scopus.METHODS:
Articles were screened, selected and extracted using Covidence software. Article findings were synthesized to create recommendations for the development, implementation and measurement of healthy work environments.RESULTS:
Ultimately, a total of 110 articles met the criteria for inclusion in this review. The articles informed 13 recommendations for creating a healthy work environment. The recommendations included ensuring teamwork, mentorship, job satisfaction, supportive leadership, nurse recognition and adequate staffing and resources. Additionally, we identified strategies for implementing and measuring these recommendations.CONCLUSIONS:
This thorough systematic review created actionable recommendations for the creation of a healthy work environment. Based on available evidence, implementation of these recommendations could improve nursing work environments. IMPACT This study identifies methods for implementing and measuring aspects of a healthy work environment. Nurse leaders or others can implement the recommendations provided here to develop healthy work environments in their hospitals, clinics or other facilities where nurses practice. REPORTINGMETHOD:
PRISMA 2020 guidelines. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION No patient or public contribution.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Language:
En
Journal:
J Adv Nurs
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States