Background: Nurses are a key component of the healthcare system, and to provide effective care and achieve optimal productivity, they require attention and support from healthcare organizations. This study was conducted qualitatively to elucidate the barriers to perceived organizational support from the perspective of nurses.
Methods: In this qualitative study, a conventional content analysis approach was used to identify the barriers to perceived organizational support from the viewpoint of nurses. Data were collected between September and November 2024 through in-depth, semi-structured individual interviews with 14 participants selected through purposive sampling. The five-step method proposed by Graneheim and Lundman (2004) was used for data analysis. MAXQDA version 10 software was utilized for data management.
Results: The participants in this study included 14 nurses with an average experience of 10.66 ± 0.54 years. After analyzing the data, four main categories emerged: unfavorable organizational climate, unfavorable organizational position, unfavorable working conditions, and the negligence of authorities towards the individual capabilities and professional qualifications of nurses.
Conclusion: The findings of this study can serve as a roadmap for nursing managers to enhance positive supportive perceptions among nurses by identifying deterrent factors and implementing fair solutions, ultimately leading to improved working conditions for nurses and, consequently, an enhancement in the quality of nursing care.