Concept analysis of change fatigue among nurses
10.3760/cma.j.cn115682-20241204-06671
- VernacularTitle:护士变革疲乏的概念分析
- Author:
Xin LUO
1
;
Junling CUI
;
Zhuzhu WANG
;
Guohong HUANG
;
Yongxia SONG
;
Yanchang LIU
;
Jingfang HONG
Author Information
1. 安徽医科大学护理学院，合肥 230032
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Nurses;
Change fatigue;
Organizational change;
Concept analysis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2025;31(26):3635-3640
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To clarify the definition and attributes of change fatigue among nurses.Methods:A comprehensive literature search was conducted across both Chinese and international databases, including CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, PubMed, ProQuest, ScienceDirect, Springer Link, Wanfang Data, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, VIP, and China Biology Medicine disc, from inception to December 2024. Walker and Avant's classic concept analysis method was adopted.Results:A total of 30 relevant studies were included. The defining attributes of nurse change fatigue include perception of change, negative psychological responses, and passive reactions. Antecedents involve personal and organizational factors, and the consequences affect nurses themselves, patients, and the organization.Conclusions:Concept analysis helps clarify the connotation of nurse change fatigue, enabling managers to identify its features and providing a foundation for future targeted interventions to mitigate fatigue and promote nurses' positive responses to organizational change.
