Emotional Intelligence, Sense of Gratitude, and Compassion Fatigue of Medical-surgical Nurses in Government Hospitals in China

In China's healthcare system, compassion fatigue has emerged as a significant concern among medical surgical nurses, where they are facing the challenges of caring for an increasing number of patients with complex needs, which can significantly affect their emotional well-being and ability to provide high-quality care to patients. The study investigates the Relationship between emotional intelligence, sense of gratitude, and compassion fatigue among medical-surgical nurses in China. Medical surgical nurses with high emotional intelligence and a strong sense of gratitude may be more resilient and better equipped to cope with the emotional demands of their profession. This design will examine the degree of relationships between gratitude and compassion fatigue among medical surgical nurses in Hebei Province. Regression analysis was conducted to explore the Relationship between gratitude and compassion fatigue while considering potential confounding variables. Age, gender, and years of experience were controlled for as covariates in the analysis.The study's findings demonstrate the significant correlations between emotional intelligence, sense gratitude, and compassion fatigue among medical-surgical nurses. Additionally, the sociodemographic profile of the respondents did not show any significant difference in terms of emotional intelligence, gratitude, and compassion fatigue. The study also found that both emotional intelligence and sense of gratitude can predict compassion fatigue. The study highlights the importance of emotional intelligence and cultivating a sense of gratitude among medical-surgical nurses. By enhancing emotional intelligence and fostering gratitude, nurses may be better equipped to manage and prevent compassion fatigue. This can contribute to improved overall well-being and job satisfaction among nurses.