Factors Influencing Professionalism Among Oncology Ward Nurses in Private Organizations

Article Information

Title: Factors Influencing Professionalism Among Oncology Ward Nurses in Private Organizations

Authors: Rajesh Kumar, Khalid Khan, Abdul Razaq, Syeda Rakhshanda Kaukab, Badil

Journal: Social Science Review Archives

HEC Recognition History

Category	From	To
Y	2024-10-01	2025-12-31

Publisher: Divine Knowledge Institute

Country: Pakistan

Year: 2024

Volume: 2

Issue: 2

Language: English

DOI: 10.70670/sra.v2i2.208

Keywords: Organizational factorspersonal factorsnursing professionalismoncology nurse.

Abstract

Nursing professionalism is essential for ensuring patient safety and delivering high-quality care, especially in specialized areas like oncology, where nurses face unique challenges. Various factors, such as years of experience, gender attitudes, education, and training, significantly influence nursing professionalism. The study investigates the organizational and personal factors affecting professionalism among clinical nurses working in oncology wards in private organizations in Pakistan. The literature review was conducted using various electronic databases: PubMed, Academia, Science Direct, CINAHL, and Google Scholar. The PRISMA flowchart approach documented the study selection process. Research from the past five years on the organizational and personal factors influencing professionalism was included, while studies not concentrating on these factors were excluded. After screening, we included 24 of the first 300 studies that met the inclusion criteria in the final evaluation. Data were synthesized using quantitative methodologies to identify similar findings across studies. From an initial search of 19,200 articles, 20 were selected for this study. Findings suggest that factors such as workplace culture, experience, education, gender attitudes, resource availability, and professional development opportunities significantly impact the professionalism level among oncology nurses. These findings provide baseline data for informing policies and strategies to enhance nursing care, particularly in oncology settings, where nurses play a vital role in managing complex patient needs.

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Research Objective

To investigate the organizational and personal factors affecting professionalism among clinical nurses working in oncology wards in private organizations in Pakistan.

Methodology

A literature review was conducted using electronic databases (PubMed, Academia, Science Direct, CINAHL, Google Scholar). The PRISMA flowchart approach was used for study selection. Inclusion criteria focused on research from the past five years concerning organizational and personal factors influencing professionalism. Data were synthesized using quantitative methodologies.

Methodology Flowchart

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    A["Literature Search PubMed, Academia, Science Direct, CINAHL, Google Scholar"] --> B["Study Selection using PRISMA Flowchart"];
    B --> C["Inclusion Criteria: Past 5 years, organizational/personal factors"];
    C --> D["Data Synthesis Quantitative Methodologies"];
    D --> E["Analysis of Findings"];
    E --> F["Conclusion on Factors Influencing Professionalism"];

Discussion

The study highlights that workplace culture, experience, education, and gender attitudes are pivotal in shaping nursing professionalism in oncology settings. Oncology nurses face unique challenges like compassion fatigue, which can affect their professional behavior. Higher experience and positive gender perceptions are associated with greater professionalism. The findings suggest that self-activation and workplace motivation are important, and current theories may overlook the impact of compassion fatigue in specialized care.

Key Findings

Factors such as workplace culture, years of experience, education, gender attitudes, resource availability, and professional development opportunities significantly impact the professionalism level among oncology nurses. Both organizational and personal factors play a crucial role.

Conclusion

Organizational support and personal qualities are key determinants of oncology nurses' professionalism. Collaborative efforts between healthcare organizations and nurses are needed to foster a supportive environment. Addressing resource limitations, training gaps, and workplace support can enhance oncology care quality, nurse confidence, and job satisfaction.

Fact Check

1. Global cancer cases are projected to reach 28.4 million by 2040. (Confirmed by the text).
2. The study initially searched 19,200 articles and selected 20 for the final review. (Confirmed by the text).
3. The World Health Organization's Global Status of Nursing Report 2020 states there are 27.9 million nurses globally. (Confirmed by the text).

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