Notably, research on the development of work environment
assessment tools still warrants much attention. First, further
proof-of-concept study on the nursing work environment is
required. Secondly, using evidence-based research, Lake [28]
indicated that effective evaluation of the nursing work environment
should cover the following eight elements: quality of
care, involvement in nursing practice, career development,
supportive leadership, collegial nurseephysician relationship,
supportive peers, job autonomy, as well as sufficient
personnel and resources. However, none of the tools can
assess all of the above so far.