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"BEmotions" Intervention: A Pilot Study on Promoting Emotional Competence Among Emergency Department Nurses.
Vera Frazão1,2, João Gomes1, Filipe Batista3,4
1Hospital de Santo André, Unidade Local de Saúde da Região de Leiria, Rua de Santo André, 2410-197 Leiria, Portugal.
The BEmotions intervention improved emotional competence (EC) and job satisfaction for nurses in an emergency department. This study suggests EC training can enhance mental health and workgroup satisfaction in healthcare settings.
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Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Mental Health
- Occupational Psychology
Background:
- Emergency departments (EDs) pose significant mental health challenges for healthcare professionals.
- Emotional competence (EC) is a key factor in mitigating workplace stress and improving care quality.
- The BEmotions intervention was developed to enhance EC and workgroup satisfaction among ED nurses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the BEmotions intervention in improving nurses' emotional competence.
- To assess the impact of the intervention on nurses' satisfaction with their work group.
- To explore the potential of EC training for promoting mental health in the ED setting.
Main Methods:
- A quasi-experimental pilot study with a single-group pretest-posttest design was employed.
- The BEmotions intervention comprised five weekly 90-minute sessions focusing on EC dimensions.
- Validated scales for EC (EVCE-r33) and work group satisfaction (ESAG) were used for data collection.
Main Results:
- The study included 10 ED nurses, with 80% being female and a mean age of 45.3 years.
- Significant improvements were observed in overall emotional competence (p < 0.05, d = 0.81).
- A notable increase in job satisfaction was reported (p < 0.01, d = 1.22).
Conclusions:
- The BEmotions intervention shows promise for enhancing nurses' EC and job satisfaction in EDs.
- Findings suggest EC training as a viable strategy for improving mental health in the workplace.
- Further research is warranted due to the study's methodological limitations.

