Organisational Commitment Among Nurses: A qualitative study

Abstract

Objective: To describe the perceptions and experiences related to the organisational commitment of nurses working in healthcare institutions across different regions of Brazil.

Design: Descriptive qualitative study.

Setting: Registered nurses working in Brazilian healthcare institutions.

Methods: An online data collection tool was used. A total of 55 registered nurses participated in the study. Data were collected from July 15, 2023, to September 20, 2023. A thematic analysis was conducted.

Results: Data were organised into four themes: reasons to stay in the organisation, feelings towards the organisation, factors that promote organisational commitment, and factors that hinder organisational commitment. A total of 14 subthemes were identified.

Conclusions: The study sheds light on the indispensable significance of leadership styles and strategic formulations in improving working conditions, thus driving organisational commitment among nurses. Healthcare institutions could implement pilot projects to strengthen the leadership skills of nurse managers, systematically assessing their influence on workplace satisfaction and commitment.