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This study aims to explore the experiences of emotional labor among emergency department nurses and the relationship between burnout and resilience in Saudi Arabia.

June 17, 2026BMC NursingOpen Access

Between burnout and resilience: a qualitative exploration of emotional labor among emergency department nurses in Saudi Arabia

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AAAbdulaziz M. AlodhailahKing Saud Medical City BABader M. AlmutairyKing Saud University FAFaihan F. AlshaibanyKing Saud University

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Qualitative exploration reveals emotional labor dynamics affecting burnout and resilience in emergency department nurses, suggesting systemic reforms.

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This study aims to explore the experiences of emotional labor among emergency department nurses and the relationship between burnout and resilience in Saudi Arabia.
Qualitative descriptive study involving 17 ED nurses from three healthcare facilities in Riyadh.
Semi-structured interviews lasting 38-67 minutes conducted between December 2025 and February 2026.
Data analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis based on emotional labor and Conservation of Resources theories.
Five themes identified: demands of emotional labor, manifestations of burnout, resilience mechanisms, organizational influences, and recommendations for reform.
Burnout and resilience are experienced as concurrent processes shaped by organizational factors such as leadership and resource adequacy.
Strengthening organizational accountability is crucial for improving occupational wellbeing in emergency nursing.

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Alodhailah et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a323d93d50b63ecad207252 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-026-04877-5

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Qualitative exploration reveals emotional labor dynamics affecting burnout and resilience in emergency department nurses, suggesting systemic reforms.

Between burnout and resilience: a qualitative exploration of emotional labor among emergency department nurses in Saudi Arabia

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Between burnout and resilience: a qualitative exploration of emotional labor among emergency department nurses in Saudi Arabia

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