Psychological empowerment and structural empowerment among nurse practitioners

Julie G. Stewart, Rita McNulty, Mary T. Quinn Griffin, Joyce J. Fitzpatrick

Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners · 2010 · 124 citations · 17 references

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Abstract

The relationships between psychological empowerment and structural empowerment have been linked to work effectiveness, quality patient care, cost-effectiveness, and retention. Study results support an implication that it is of critical importance for the organization or practice setting to facilitate both psychological and structural empowerment to the NP to ensure successful practice.

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