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Addressing nursing shortages and patient safety using Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Giuffrida P, Davila S. Addressing nursing shortages and patient safety using Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Nursing. 2024;54(1):35-40. doi:10.1097/01.nurse.0000995608.56374.f5.

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January 10, 2024
Giuffrida P, Davila S. Nursing. 2024;54(1):35-40.
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Nurse burnout and overwork are recognized motivators for nurse turnover. This article describes how applying Maslow's hierarchy of needs to healthcare can increase nurse retention and reduce burnout. Interventions include ensuring staff receive competitive compensation, work to the top of their license, and have opportunities for continuing professional development.

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Giuffrida P, Davila S. Addressing nursing shortages and patient safety using Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Nursing. 2024;54(1):35-40. doi:10.1097/01.nurse.0000995608.56374.f5.