Influence of Nurses' Moral Distress and Ethical Nursing Competence on Retention Intention
10.11111/jkana.2025.31.1.36
- Author:
Ji-Hyun CHOI
1
;
Mi-Jin BYUN
;
Thi Ninh DO
Author Information
1. Graduate Student, College of Nursing, Graduate School, Ewha Womans University
- Publication Type:ORIGINAL ARTICLE
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration
2025;31(1):36-44
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Purpose:This study aimed to ascertain the influence of moral distress and ethical nursing competence on retention intention among nurses.
Methods:Participants included 191 nurses working in general hospitals. Data were collected from July 11 to 18, 2023 and analyzed using SPSS/WIN 23.0.
Results:Factors Influencing retention intention were clinical experience in the present department (β=.22, t=3.20, p=.002), moral distress (β=-.22, t=-3.15, p=.002) and ethical nursing competence (β=.26, t=3.82, p<.001). These variables accounted for 19.7% of nurses' retention intentions.
Conclusion:Based on our findings, it is necessary to identify interventions aimed at alleviating moral distress, and establish and implement systematic programs to improve ethical nursing competence in order to increase the retention intention of nurses.
