Nurses Work Motivation: A Big Challenge for Health System; a Review article

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  • Valizadeh, Sousan Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Abstract:

Background and Objectives: Motivation is an internal state that fosters human activities; and is associated with factors such as job satisfaction, quality of care and durability of nurses in their profession. The aim of this study was to review and describe work motivation among nurses around the world. Materials and Methods: After searching the related keywords and removing the duplicates, we extracted data from three English and ten Persian articles. Quality of the articles was assessed using the STROBE Statement. Results: Most of the articles had reported that nurses work motivation was low. The most important factors affecting nurses work motivation included altruism, appropriate and respectful interpersonal interactions, adequate wages, proper working hours and free time to do own things, high autonomy, authorities support and recognition of work experience, social reputation, and non discrimination in working conditions and payments. Conclusion: It is suggested that the policymakers in nursing consider factors affecting the work motivation.

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volume 5  issue 2

pages  56- 64

publication date 2016-02

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