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The problem of leaving the jobs planned by healthcare professionals has become healthcare organizations' headache all over the world and so is this problem it has had very negative consequences for the service delivery, patient care, and organizational performance. Comprehensively, this literature review discusses the main factors that influence turnover intention, the theoretical frameworks used for understanding it, and strategies of management by which organizations can lessen it. The review of empirical work done to date helps to identify a host of determinants, among which are job satisfaction, work stress, leadership, compensation, and career development. Moreover, the present work provides a synopsis of major theoretical models such as Social Exchange Theory, Organizational Support Theory, and Equity Theory along with practical, evidence-based suggestions for organizations willing to retain employees and lessen turnover intention. Hence, this review serves as a tool in the transition towards a stable healthcare workforce which, in turn, leads to better organizational outcomes in healthcare settings.
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