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Therefore, it is important that critical care nurses have the authority to make decisions about their patient care.\nObjective: To explore perceived barriers to the practice of professional autonomy from the perspectives of ICU nurses in Iran.\nDesign: In this qualitative study, 28 critical care nurses were interviewed using a semi structured in-depth interview method. The interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim and analyzed using content analysis.\nResults: Data analysis led to identification of 2 main themes and 5 sub themes: 1) the profession-related barriers with two associated subthemes of ‘lack of capacity to exercise autonomy’ and ‘lack of strong professions bodies’; 2) organizational barriers with the associated sub themes of ‘role ambiguity’, ‘a directive rather than supportive workplace’, and ‘lack of motivation’.\nConclusion: ICU nurses in Iran may face many challenges in gaining professional autonomy. 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