What question did this study set out to answer?

The study aims to explore how emotional intelligence influences positive patient responses and work engagement in mental health nurses.

March 10, 2026

Relationship between emotional intelligence, patients' positive reactions toward nurses, and work engagement among mental health nurses: A cross‐sectional study

Key Points

The study aims to explore how emotional intelligence influences positive patient responses and work engagement in mental health nurses.
Cross-sectional design
Assessment of emotional intelligence
Evaluation of patient reactions to nurses
Analysis of work engagement levels
Findings suggest a significant link between emotional intelligence and positive patient reactions
Higher emotional intelligence correlates with increased work engagement among nurses
Supportive environments for emotional intelligence are critical for mental health settings

Abstract

These findings suggest that emotional intelligence may help nurses foster positive and trusting relationships with patients, potentially supporting higher work engagement. The results highlight the importance of providing environments that cultivate emotional intelligence, strengthen interpersonal skills, and encourage the practical development of patient-nurse relationships to enhance well-being and sustained engagement in mental health settings.

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Cite This Study

Mukaihata et al. (Sat,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69af950a70916d39fea4c3be https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1111/jjns.70046

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