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Emotional Intelligence as Critical Competence in Nurses' Work Performance: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Petros Galanis1, Aglaia Katsiroumpa1, Ioannis Moisoglou2
1Clinical Epidemiology Laboratory, Faculty of Nursing, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|October 16, 2024
Summary
Emotional intelligence significantly boosts nurses' work performance, enhancing both task completion and contextual contributions. Improving nurses' emotional intelligence is crucial for better healthcare outcomes and a more resilient workforce.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Emotional intelligence (EI) is vital for nurses navigating demanding healthcare environments.
- Limited research exists on the EI-work performance link specifically within the nursing profession.
- Improving care quality and safety, especially for chronically ill patients, necessitates understanding factors influencing nurse performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of emotional intelligence on nurses' work performance in Greece.
- To analyze the relationship between specific EI facets and different aspects of work performance.
- To provide evidence for interventions aimed at enhancing nurse performance through EI development.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study involving 318 nurses in Greece.
- Data collected via an online survey using the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire-Short Form (TEIQue-SF) and Individual Work Performance Questionnaire (IWPQ).
- Multivariable linear regression models were employed, adjusting for demographic and professional variables, adhering to STROBE guidelines.
Main Results:
- All four facets of emotional intelligence (well-being, self-control, emotionality, sociability) positively correlated with increased work performance.
- Specific EI facets showed significant positive associations with task and contextual performance.
- Higher emotionality and sociability were linked to reduced counterproductive work behaviors.
Conclusions:
- Emotional intelligence positively impacts nurses' work performance, including task and contextual aspects.
- Healthcare organizations should implement interventions to foster nurses' emotional intelligence.
- Enhancing EI can lead to improved nurse performance, patient outcomes, compassion, resilience, and a supportive work environment.
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