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. 2016 May 13;7:600. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2016.00600

Table 1.

Support–Professional.

Organizational concepts: Definition Environmental factors for: Support–Professional
Professional Support is the workplace policies and structures that enable nurses to act ethically, respectfully, and benefit patient care. (Professionalism)
  • Lines of communication are explicit at both unit and organizational level.

  • Receptive, responsive understanding, supportive leadership at unit, and organizational level.

  • Timely access to senior clinical support/line manager for guidance on ethical dilemmas.

  • Respectful and receptive working relationships with colleagues that encourages questioning and innovation.