A qualitative exploration of facilitators and inhibitors influencing nurses' intention to leave clinical nursing

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the barriers and facilitators shaping
the development of an intent to leave the nursing profession, from the perspective of
Iran’s clinical nurses. Method: The study was completed using qualitative content
analysis And included 21 Participants who were clinical nurses with a variety of work
experience across a range of clinical posts. Semi-structured interviews were used
to collect data and data obtained from the interviews were analyzed and interpreted
utilizing a content analysis method. Results: During data analysis, 2 main themes, 5
categories and 12 subcategories were extracted as follows. Facilitators include: (I) spoiled
identity (weak social status and violation of dignity), (II) frustration (feeling subordinate
including a lack of appreciation), and (III) experience of hard labor (job stress, hard
work and shift work). Inhibitors include: (I) positive management behaviors (rewards
and support systems), and (II) being valuable (spiritual satisfaction, the efficient presence
and professional capabilities development). Conclusion: Based on the findings, it can be
concluded that managers can prevent nurses from leaving clinical nursing by providing
appropriate activities for them and increasing their motivation and satisfaction