The Effect of Work Environment and Work-Related Characteristics on Perceived Individual Work Performance of Front-Line Nurse Managers: A Cross-Sectional Study

This study aimed to examine the effect of work environment and work-related characteristics of front-line nurse managers on their perceived individual work performance. It was conducted between March and May of 2022 with 219 front-line nurse managers working in a private chain hospital group in Türkiye. The Nurse Manager Practice Environment Scale and the Individual Work Performance Questionnaire were used for data collection. Descriptive statistics, Spearman correlation analysis, and generalized linear model regression analysis were used in data analysis. A positive correlation was found between the scores obtained from the two scales (r = 0.453; p < 0.001). Regression analysis revealed that two independent variables—nurse manager's work environment and duration of managerial experience—predicted nurse managers' perceived individual work performance level, with these variables explaining 28.1% of the total variance. Results showed that a favorable work environment and four or more years of managerial experience enhanced the perceived individual performance of front-line nurse managers. These findings suggest that to improve the individual work performance of front-line nurse managers, their work environment must also be improved. In addition, retention strategies that target experienced front-line nurse managers are critical to maintaining high levels of performance.