Perspect Nurs Sci.  2014 Oct;11(2):109-122. 10.16952/pns.2014.11.2.109.

Literature Review of Structural Equation Models for Hospital Nurses' Turnover Intention in Korea

• Kim E
• Kim J

• KMID: 2315700
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.16952/pns.2014.11.2.109

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to review research papers on structural equation models for hospital nurses' turnover intentions, and to identify the factors that influence these intentions.
METHODS
Twenty-four research papers on structural equation models for hospital nurses' turnover intentions were identified for systematic review.
RESULTS
All 24 papers assessed nurses' turnover intentions in general hospitals and university hospitals. A total of 36 indicators and 105 items were used to measure turnover intention. Turnover intention was positively related with 10 variables, and negatively with 17 variables. Organizational commitment, job satisfaction, job stress, burnout, organizational culture, and empowerment were found to have significant direct and indirect effects on nurses' turnover intentions. Structural equation models in 23 of the 24 research papers showed high compatibility with the data. The models accounted for 20.1% 68.0% of total variances.
CONCLUSION
The study findings show recent trends in nurses' turnover intentions, and indicate directions for future research.

Keyword

Nurse; Turnover intention; Structural equation model

MeSH Terms

Hospitals, General
Hospitals, University
Intention*
Job Satisfaction
Korea
Organizational Culture
Power (Psychology)

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  Figure 1. Flow chart of study selection process.

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