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First Author year |
Aim(s) Research question(s) |
Selection criteria used to include primary studies (PICOS) |
Scope 1. Geography 2. Time limit 3. Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chen 2014a |
To examine current information and clinical applications of mentorship programmes to attain a superior understanding of the implementation and effectiveness of such programmes for recently registered nurses. |
P Recently RN I 1:1 Mentorship programme C No comparison groups O Retention; Turnover; Cost S Experimental or a quasi-experimental peer-reviewed primary studies |
1 USA, ASIA 2 1999-2011 3 Not stated |
| Cowden 2011b | To examine the relationship between managers leadership practices and staff nurses intent to stay in their current position. |
P Staff nurses I leadership practices C No comparison groups O Intention to stay S Peer-reviewed qualitative or quantitative studies |
1 International (by Canada) 2 1985 - 2010 3 English |
| Larty 2014c |
To report the effectiveness of strategies for retaining experienced RNs. |
P Experienced RN’s (newly qualified excluded) I Any intervention aimed to increase the retention of experienced RNs C No comparison groups O Retention/ turnover S Quantitative research studies |
1 Mostly USA 2 No limits 3 No limits |
| Park 2010d |
To present an integrative review of the research that was conducted to explore the effects of orientation programs for newly graduated nurses on their confidence, competency, and retention. |
P Hospital based, NGNs I Orientation programs in nursing literature (included internships, residencies, and structured orientation programs) C No comparison groups O Retention S Not stated |
1 USA 2 1990-2007 3 English |
| Rush 2013e |
The purpose of the study was to review existing research literature to identify best practices of formal new graduate nurse transition programs. |
P NGNs within one year of graduation (acute care settings) I transition programs or orientation programs C No comparison groups O Retention; Turnover Cost-benefit S Any empirical study |
1 Mostly USA 2 2000-2011 3 English |
| Salt 2008f |
To conduct a systematic review of published research to determine the effectiveness of retention strategies targeted at NGNs. |
P NGNs I A retention strategy was identified as a way to engage NGNs to continue service within a unit, hospital, or organization C No comparison groups O Retention S Only published and peer-reviewed primary studies |
1 USA 2 No limits 3 No limits |
| Swenty 2011g |
To review and examine the literature supporting a professional sabbatical, a potentially viable and innovative change strategy that could renew, revitalize, and retain nursing staff practicing in the acute care setting. What is the evidence related to professional sabbaticals in nursing? |
P Nursing, business & education I Clinical practice sabbatical C No comparison groups O Retention; Turnover S Not stated |
1 USA 2 1999 - 2010 3 English |