• Int Nurs Rev · Jun 2016

    Relationship between nurses' practice environments and nursing outcomes in Turkey.

    • I Topçu, E Türkmen, A Badır, N Göktepe, M Miral, S Albayrak, A Kebapçı, Ş Serbest, and D Özcan.
    • Bezmialem Foundation University, School of Medicine, Department of Medical History and Ethics, Istanbul, Turkey.
    • Int Nurs Rev. 2016 Jun 1; 63 (2): 242-9.

    AimThis study aimed to understand nursing practice environment characteristics in Istanbul-area hospitals in Turkey, the relationship between these characteristics, nurse burnout levels and nurses' intentions to leave work.BackgroundA well-known relationship exists in many countries between nursing practice environments and nurse burnout and intention to leave work. However, little is known about the relationship between practice environment characteristics and nursing outcomes in Turkey.MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted among 2592 nurses in 20 Ministry of Health and 29 private hospitals in Istanbul, Turkey. A demographic questionnaire, Practice Environment Scale of the Nursing Work Index and Maslach Burnout Inventory were used for data collection.ResultsAlmost half of nurses suffered from high-level burnout related to emotional exhaustion and personal accomplishment, and one-third reported depersonalization and the intent to leave their jobs within a year. A poor nursing practice environment was the leading factor, increasing nurses' burnout levels in all subdimensions. Burnout related to emotional exhaustion, personal accomplishment and poor practice environment increased intention to leave. Permanent positions decreased intention.DiscussionThere was a relationship between poor practice environments and nursing outcomes in Turkey.LimitationsThe use of a survey data collection method is a potential study limitation. Quantitative and qualitative methods could be combined to obtain more detailed objective data about nursing practice environments.ConclusionPoor practice environments, high-level burnout and intention to leave work are significant problems in Istanbul, Turkey. Favourable practice environments and job security should be provided to improve nursing outcomes.Implications For Nursing PolicyPolicymakers and nurse managers should be aware of any negative issues regarding nursing practice environments and job security to improve nursing outcomes.© 2016 International Council of Nurses.

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