Abstract

Objective To explore and understand the influence of perceived professional benefits on oncology nurses′ innovative behaviors. Methods Totally 943oncology nurses were selected to join the study, Using the general information questionnaire, nurses′ perceived professional benefits scale and innovative behaviors scale for investigation. Results The average score of oncology nurses′ perceived Professional Benefits Scale was (114.08±16.45) points, the average score of oncology nurses′ innovative behaviors was (31.00±7.00) points. The score of perceived professional benefits of oncology nurses was positively correlated with score of innovative behavior of nurses (r= 0.472, P <0.01). Nurses position, level and relatives and friends identity, their own growth and team belonging in perceived professional benefits were the influencing factors of innovative behavior of oncology nurses (t=2.022-4.486, P < 0.05 or 0.01). Conclusion The perceived professional benefits of oncology nurses can play a positive role in promoting their innovative behaviors. Nursing managers should pay attention to improving perceived professional benefits of clinical nurses, promote their innovative behaviors and improve the quality of nursing services. Key words: Oncology nurses; Perceived professional benefits; Innovative behavior

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