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http://dx.doi.org/10.5762/KAIS.2017.18.9.334

A Qualitative Study on Work Continuance of Hospital Nurses  

Yun, MiRa (Red Cross College of Nursing, Chung-Ang University)
Han, Jong-Sook (Red Cross College of Nursing, Chung-Ang University)
Baek, Kyoung Ah (Department of Nursing, Kookje University)
Ahn, Jung-Won (Red Cross College of Nursing, Chung-Ang University)
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Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society / v.18, no.9, 2017 , pp. 334-346 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to identify the inner characteristics of nurses that contributed to their overcoming work-related stress and continuing to work in hospitals. We sought to identify strategies nurses used to reduce early turn-over intention and promote job retention. Twelve nurses with at least five years of work experience were recruited from two tertiary-level hospitals and three general hospitals in Seoul and Gyeonggi for focus group interviews. Data were collected from January 27 to April 20, 2016. Qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis. Based on the results, the inner characteristics and strengths of these nurses were classified into four categories and 13 sub-categories. The four categories wereas follows: "efforts to overcome self," "positive attitude," "effective communication and support from surroundings," and "aim to grow as a nursing professional." The results of this study indicate that the strength of nurses should be enhanced to facilitate a continued desire to work. Training for self-reflective practice is recommended to improve resilience, positive attitudes, and communication skills, as well as to establish job identity.
Keywords
Focus groups; Hospitals; Nurses; Qualitative research; Retention;
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