NURSE’S PERCEPTION FROM BARRIERS TO EMPOWERMENT: A QUALITATIVE RESEARCH

Development of a successful career in the field of organization is an important
factor. Lack of it has implications for health policy, organizational structure and its performance. This
study aimed to describe nurses' experiences of barriers to organizational empowerment.
Materials & Method: A qualitative design using a conventional content analysis approach was applied
for data gathering and analysis. In this study, 18 nurses, and nurse directors in North-west of Iran were
recruited through purposive sampling. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect the data.
Results: The data analysis results are catogorized in 2 main categories (personal factors and
organizational structure) and six subcategories: Dignity and value, non-client focused tasks,
insufficient self-confidence, inadequate organizational support, lack of up-to-date knowledge, and
professional motivation.
Conclusion: The study showed barriers affecting the ability of nurses who are often hidden in the
quantitative studies. It seems that by dispelling these barriers, the quality of nursing abilities can be
improved.