The relationship between structural empowerment and psychological empowerment for nurses: a systematic review |
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Authors: | JOAN I.J. WAGNER PhD (Cand) RN GRETA CUMMINGS PhD RN DONNA L. SMITH MEd RN R. Psych CHE JOANNE OLSON PhD RN LYNN ANDERSON MN RN SHARON WARREN PhD RN |
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Affiliation: | 1. Doctoral Student, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine;2. Associate Professor, Faculty of Nursing;3. Professor, Faculty of Nursing;4. Lecturer, Faculty of Nursing;5. Professor, Director of Rehabilitation Research Center, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
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Abstract: | wagner j.i.j., cummings g., smith d.l., olson j., anderson l. & warren s. (2010) Journal of Nursing Management 18 , 448–462 The relationship between structural empowerment and psychological empowerment for nurses: a systematic review Aim To describe the findings of a systematic review examining the relationship between structural empowerment and psychological empowerment for registered nurses (RNs). Background Workplace empowerment research reveals a link between empowerment and positive work behaviours and attitudes. Research demonstrating the essential relationship between structural empowerment and psychological empowerment will provide direction for future interventions aimed at the development of a strong and effective health care sector. Methods Published research articles examining structural empowerment and psychological empowerment for nurses were selected from computerized databases and selected websites. Data extraction and methodological quality assessment were completed for the included research articles. Results Ten papers representing six studies reveal significant associations between structural empowerment and psychological empowerment for RNs. Implications for nursing management Creation of an environment that provides structural empowerment is an important organizational strategy that contributes to RNs’ psychological empowerment and ultimately leads to positive work behaviours and attitudes. Critical structural components of an empowered workplace can contribute to a healthy, productive and innovative RN workforce with increased job satisfaction and retention. |
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Keywords: | psychological empowerment structural empowerment systematic review workplace |
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