Professional autonomy in nursing: An integrative review

Aim To summarize knowledge of professional autonomy in nursing. Background Professional is associated with experienced meaningfulness the work. This refers to participation decision-making and ability influence working practices. Evaluation In an integrative review, relevant studies were retrieved from four databases. Quality was systematically evaluated using critical appraisal tools. PRISMA guidelines followed. Inductive content analysis used analyse current focal subject. Key issues The search identified 27 published between 2000 2019. Elements describing nurses’ independence utilize one's own competence. Themes relating shared leadership, skills, inter- intra-professional collaboration healthy work environment. Conclusion Understanding multidimensional nature essential create attractive environments. It important enable nurses participate develop nursing through leadership enhance recruitment retention a skilled workforce. Implications for Nursing Management findings have anticipated utility supporting practice nurse leaders’ understanding approaches foster autonomy.