Healthy work environment for nursing practice: literature review
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https://doi.org/10.18041/2322-634X/rcso.1.2022.8290Keywords:
Working Environment, Nursing, Working Conditions, nursing care practice, healthy work environmentAbstract
Objective: identify the knowledge available in the scientific literature regarding the definitions, antecedents, characteristics and contribution to results of the concept of a healthy work environment for nursing care practice. Methods: To meet the objective, a literature review was carried out in seven electronic databases. After the article selection process, 49 documents were submitted for review, including original research articles, academic texts, thesis dissertations, editorials in academic journals and posters.
Results: the results show a variety of definitions, characteristics and results that, however, share some common elements.
Conclusions: A healthy work environment is a fundamental component to promote a professional practice of excellence that positively impacts the personal results of nurses, the quality of care and attention provided to patients, as well as the costs and productivity of nurses in the institutions that provide health services.
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