Factors that motivate nurses in the practice of their profession: qualitative research

Keywords: Nurses, Motivation, Qualitative research, Job satisfaction, Personal satisfaction

Abstract

Objective: to identify factors that motivate nurses in the exercise of their profession and provide recommendations to support the motivation of these professionals. Method: a descriptive study with a qualitative approach. A total of 32 narratives of nurses who work in health services in Brazil are part of the study. Content analysis was used. Results: four themes were identified: (1) choosing the nursing profession; (2) feelings about the nursing profession; (3) nurses’ sources of motivation; (4) suggestions to support nurses’ motivation. Conclusions: nurses believe that caring itself is an important source of motivation. Nurses feel fulfilled, but they are also worn out due to working conditions. Professional recognition, better working conditions, and institutional support are some of the factors that could boost nurses' motivation.

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Author Biography

Ana Luiza Ferreira Aydogdu, Istanbul Health and Technology University Faculty of Health Sciences (ISTUN)
Enfermeira. Graduada pela Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF). Pós-Graduação, em Nível de Especialização no Moldes de Residência em Enfermagem de Saúde Pública pela Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO). Mestra em Administração Hospitalar e de Instituições de Saúde pela Universidade de Istambul. Doutora em Administração em Enfermagem pela Faculdade de Enfermagem Florence Nightingale da Universidade de Istambul - Cerrahpasa.
Published
2023-12-06
How to Cite
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Aydogdu ALF. Factors that motivate nurses in the practice of their profession: qualitative research. J. nurs. health. [Internet]. 2023Dec.6 [cited 2026Jul.29];13(3):e13324325. Available from: https://periodicos.ufpel.edu.br/index.php/enfermagem/article/view/24325