Journal article
Examining the antecedents of engaged nurses in Italy: perceived organisational support (POS); satisfaction with training and development; discretionary power
Journal of Nursing Management, Vol.21(6), pp.805-816
2013
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Abstract
<p><h4>Aim</h4></p>
<p>This paper used Social Exchange Theory to empirically examine whether perceived organisational support, satisfaction with training and development and perception of discretionary power are antecedents of engagement for registered nurses working in Italian public and private hospitals (<em>n</em> = 827). <h4>Background</h4></p>
<p>According to Social Exchange Theory, effective workplace relationships support employees and encourage nurses to use training to enhance their workplace outcomes. <h4>Method</h4></p>
<p>This research used a cross-sectional design. Data were collected from registered nurses working in six Italian hospitals using a survey-based, self-report strategy. <h4>Result</h4></p>
<p>Regression analysis found that the variance of process-oriented supervision accounted for 6.9% of Italian registered nurse's perception of engagement, training and development accounted for 26.8% and discretionary power accounted for 2.1%. <h4>Conclusion</h4></p>
<p>Workplace relationships enhance autonomy and engagement. Effective workplace relationship impacts positively on nurses' outcome. <h4>Implications for nursing management</h4></p>
<p>This paper confirms the relevance of training to enhance engagement of nurses. It also confirms the importance of workplace relationships in enhancing autonomy and engagement. Previous research has identified the importance of nurses' autonomy in an environment where there are shortages of nurses. This study confirms a similar situation for Italian nurses. The findings underline the relevance of investments in continuous professional development to enhance nurses' engagement in private and public health-care settings.</p>
Details
- Title
- Examining the antecedents of engaged nurses in Italy: perceived organisational support (POS); satisfaction with training and development; discretionary power
- Creators
- Elisabetta Trinchero - Bocconi UniversityYvonne O Brunetto - Southern Cross UniversityElio Borgonovi - Bocconi University
- Publication Details
- Journal of Nursing Management, Vol.21(6), pp.805-816
- Identifiers
- 2015; 991012822074902368
- Academic Unit
- School of Business and Tourism; Faculty of Business, Law and Arts; Management
- Resource Type
- Journal article