Nurses' intention to leave: critically analyse the theory of reasoned action and organizational commitment model
Journal of Nursing ManagementPublished 7 August 2008
Shwu‐Ru Liou
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This analysis systematically analysed the Organizational Commitment model and Theory of Reasoned Action and determined concepts that can better explain nurses' intention to leave their job.
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Nursing managers may consider nurses' personal characteristics and experiences to increase their organizational commitment and enhance their intention to stay. Empirical studies are needed to test and cross-validate the re-synthesized model for nurses' intention to leave their job.
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PsychologyNursingBusiness, Management and Accounting
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